How to light a film using the Waffle System


The Waffle System helps you light any situation. Learn it now!

Lighting a short film or feature film or web-series is hard when you’re a beginner. There are so many kinds of lights, and so many options. Where do you start? How do you become confident?

In this video I share with you my system – this is what worked for me, and it’s what I use. I call it the “Waffle System“, because it is designed to help you navigate any lighting situation. Once you learn how to approach it systematically, you will be confident enough to start lighting scenes from screenplays.

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Sareesh Sudhakaran is a film director and award-winning cinematographer with over 24 years of experience. His second film, "Gin Ke Dus", was released in theaters in India in March 2024. As an educator, Sareesh walks the talk. His online courses help aspiring filmmakers realize their filmmaking dreams. Sareesh is also available for hire on your film!

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