Studio Lighting 101 & Advanced Lighting Masterclass

This hands-on workshop at LaunchBox covers everything from lighting basics to pro techniques. Perfect for photo, video, and content creators

Step into the Light.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced creative, this all-day, hands-on workshop is designed to level up your lighting skills across all types of production environments. Hosted at the award-winning LaunchBox Collective studios in Fort Worth, this Lighting Masterclass is built for filmmakers, photographers, content creators, and technical crew who want to master the art and science of lighting.

From the foundational principles of grip and gaff to advanced techniques in diffusion, color temperature, lighting for people and products, and achieving signature looks across different production styles — you’ll leave with both the theory and the practical tools to elevate every shoot.

Who Should Attend:

• Videographers / Filmmakers
• Photographers
• Gaffers, ACs, and Grips
• Corporate media teams
• Content creators and influencers
• Ministry & creative directors

What You’ll Learn:

• Lighting theory + visual storytelling
• Key, fill, backlight & practical setups
• Grip and gaff tools + on-set roles
• Using diffusers, modifiers & flags
• Lighting people vs. lighting objects
• Studio vs. location lighting workflows
• Color temperature + gels + white balance
• Styles: commercial, docu, cinematic, live broadcast
• Safety, efficiency & pro crew etiquette
• Real-world demos on LaunchBox stages

Includes:

✔️ In-person instruction with real gear

✔️ Multi-studio demos (Infinity Stage, Void, etc.)

✔️ Studio lighting setups using Aputure, Amaran, Quasar, etc.

✔️ Scene lighting breakdowns

✔️ Optional add-on: lighting mini reel package for your portfolio

Day Outline:

Time

Session

9:00 AM | Arrival & Registration + Light Breakfast

9:30 AM | Welcome + Intro to Lighting Theory

10:00 AM | Grip & Gaff 101 – Hands-on Tools, Stands, Safety

11:00 AM | Light Behavior – Distance, Angle, Shadows, Shape

12:00 PM | Lighting People – Key, Fill, Backlight Techniques

1:00 PM | Lunch Break + Network

2:00 PM | Lighting Styles – Corporate, Docu, Cinematic, etc.

3:00 PM | Lighting Objects/Products – Highlights, Textures

4:00 PM | Modifiers + Diffusion Deep Dive – Softboxes, Flags, Grids

5:00 PM | Color Temperature, White Balance, Mixed Lighting

6:00 PM | Studio Walkthrough + Scene Lighting Setups

7:00 PM | Wrap-Up Q&A / Practical Hands On