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What signature techniques does Paul Rogers recommend for using inexpensive lighting tools effectively?
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Hi, I’m Paul Rogers from thatcreativeceo. Love this question.
One of my go-to signature moves for cheap gear is the “fake book light” setup. You don’t need a Hollywood truck to get buttery-soft, cinematic light:
- Aim your key light into a white wall or foam board (that’s your bounce)
- Then pass that bounced light through diffusion (shower curtain, softbox, diffusion cloth)
- You get super soft, flattering light with gear you already own
I also obsess over:
- Getting the light close to the subject (closer = softer)
- Using walls, ceilings, and reflectors as free light shapers
- Killing mixed color temps so everything feels clean and intentional
What lighting gear do you currently have to play with?