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- I covered a lot in this course, from all the different fabrics to use as diffusion and reflectors as well as different ways to mount them in frames. Making people look great outdoors in the sun can be a challenge, and using these techniques to soften and bounce the light will give you great results, no matter where or what time of day you have to shoot. When you get both the shading and bounce just right, it looks so natural, and it's what I love about using these tools and techniques. In my broadcast work, the reporters and anchors are used to and appreciate the benefits of using strong fill to make them look great on camera. But some people, like a CEO of a company that has little experience in the video production world, might find it harder to perform with these bright lights. If you use a combination of the techniques you learned in this course, you'll have a well-lit and happy CEO. We have to make sure when using heavy equipment around talent, and especially with gear that is…

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