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The #SPOOKYCHALLENGE Is Live: Build Your Scariest Scene 🎃
Halloween is around the corner, and there's a new challenge running in the set.a.light 3D Community: the #SPOOKYCHALLENGE. We're looking for the scariest setup, built and lit in…
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Community Challenge: And the Winners Are… 🏆
Our "Two Lights, One Vision" challenge is officially over— what a creative explosion! You've clearly proven that minimal gear, paired with maximum imagination, can deliver absolute masterpieces. Before…
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The Product Shot: From a Breakfast Tray to a 16-Light Commercial
This time, no portraits. We've pulled four product setups from the community that couldn't be more different: a warm breakfast still life of coffee and donuts, a timeless…
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Quick Tips: Designing Custom Area Lights, New Football Uniform, and Clever Hair Tweaks
Whether you are structuring effect lighting for a cinematic sit-down setup or refining the final styling details of your subject, a professional workflow relies on absolute control. With…
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Quick Tips: Smart Prop Setup & Mastering Cine-Ratios
We are constantly listening to our community — filmmakers, DPs, and creators — to understand what really matters on set. Let's talk about removing friction between your vision…
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Quick Tip: Mastering the new Rail System for Cine-Previs
While many of you use set.a.light 3D to master the art of the still image, the app is also a powerful engine for cinematic pre-visualization and planning. For…
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How Cinematographer John McClellan Uses set.a.light 3D V3 to Prep a TV Commercial
Capturing the Cloud with SAL 3D By John F. McClellan | Cinematographer Fix it in Prep I’m a big believer in the “Fix It In Prep” gospel. I…
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Quick Tip: Customizing Your Gear in V3
V3 comes with a massive library of gear for nearly any photography or film setup. While we regularly add new gear assets, you can also create your own.…
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Quick Tip: Mastering V3 Setlist (Customization & Asset Reuse)
V3 is evolving fast. Let's take a look at the latest additions and improvements to your workflow. Step 01: What's New in V 3.1.8 Three highlights from the…