Through Their Eyes | Bradford Young | Part 1 Lighting

Through Their Eyes is a series by DEEP-LIGHT featuring cinematographers in conversation with Natasha Braier ASC ADF, where we get real about the things most people don’t talk about. In Part 1, Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Bradford Young ASC lights his own interview with Natasha, taking us inside his process in real time. Watch Bradford work through the challenges of lighting a multi-camera conversation, shaping soft, intimate light while constantly responding to the space, the cameras, the crew, and what feels right. From lens choices and color temperature to embracing darkness, flare, and imperfection, we get a rare look at not just how Bradford lights, but how he thinks, communicates, collaborates, and solves problems along the way. Watch Part 2 for Bradford’s conversation with Natasha about finding your voice, choosing the stories you tell, identity, community, collaboration, and staying true to yourself throughout a life in filmmaking. Join the DEEP-LIGHT community for more conversations, workshops, mentorships, and behind-the-scenes access at www.deep-light.com 00:00 Building the Lighting Setup 02:55 Finding the Color Temperature 04:30 Shaping and Softening the Light 06:13 Refining Lenses and Camera Angles 10:10 Controlling the Projector and Key Light 12:03 Diffusion, Contrast and Flare 17:45 Fine-Tuning Exposure and Levels 23:00 Refining the Final Look 30:42 Final Lighting Adjustments