Question
What gear does Paul Rogers recommend for achieving cinematic results with minimal equipment?
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From Paul Rogers0 votes
Hi, I’m Paul Rogers from That Creative CEO. Love this question.
For cinematic results with minimal gear, I lean on setups like this:
- Natural window light as the main source
- A small RGB light for a teal or colored edge light
- A compact key light (soft, same direction as the window)
- Simple practical lights (a lamp in frame)
- Your laptop screen turned up for subtle face fill
No big rigs, just smart layering and light control.
What kind of content are you shooting—talking heads, B-roll, or something more cinematic/story-driven?