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In short: To film a documentary with natural light, plan around the sun's angle and the weather, soften harsh light with open shade or diffusion, bounce light into shadows, and try filming into the sun so backlight adds depth. Golden hour gives the softest, warmest light.

Natural light is the most underrated tool in documentary filmmaking, and ...


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