How I Light Every Interview (my 10-step system)

Mark Bone • November 10, 2025
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I'm a documentary film director from Canada sharing my experience on how to make your films better. I run the world’s best film academy https://theartofdocumentary.com and I love you.

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🎥Save your seat for our AOD Black Friday SALE: https://theartofdocumentary.com/early-course-registration 💡Lighting Interview Guide (PDF): https://tinyurl.com/v6fbxxcr HUGE Black Friday Sale coming up for our documentary film academy https://theartofdocumentary.com Graded with my Cinema Pro LUTS: https://tinyurl.com/47x3mf2p FREE PDF GUIDES Color Tutorial For Matching Cameras: https://tinyurl.com/y8wjv4em Interview Lighting Guide PDF: https://mailchi.mp/aodfilm/hzop3n0z65 Interview Question Guide: https://tinyurl.com/5ybn5pbd GEAR I USED: DIMMER SWITCH: https://amzn.to/4hVPaaL My Main CAMERA (Amazon): https://geni.us/ENsLQWc The NIKON ZR (BH): https://bhpho.to/4noufyz DELKIN FAT GECKO CAR MOUNT/Suction Cup Rig: https://amzn.to/4goel5m Wooden Camera Baseplate: https://bhpho.to/4pvGs6K Small HD Monitor: https://bhpho.to/3zp1JK3 Cooke Sp3 Lenses: https://bhpho.to/4190Hwk Nikon 70-180 2.8 Zoom: https://bhpho.to/4no8qiQ Monitor Arm: https://bhpho.to/3V6EXOn Ultra light Camera Arm: https://tinyurl.com/459dzkt9 Mist Filter: https://amzn.to/4f3HstF [Amazon] My Sennheiser In-ear headphones: https://amzn.to/3zmPc9t [Amazon] Sony Hotshoe Mic Packs: https://bhpho.to/45Yhh3e [BH] Card Reader & Case: https://amzn.to/3VSrY2F [Amazon] CHAPTERS: 0:00 - intro 0:50 - step 1, determine where west is 2:12 - step 2, what can you control? 2:56 - step 3, lighting motivation 4:42 - step 4, pick your modifier 5:14 - light values, 5:55 - step 5, lock your shot 6:48 - the best way to become a great storyteller 8:19 - the best cat on Instagram 8:21 - step 6, choose your lens 10:06 - step 7, determine your contrast ratios 10:46 - contrast depends on many factors 11:55 - step 8, background tweaks 13:52 - step 9, expose and match color 14:39 - stress-test & document 15:20 - final thoughts CONTACT ME/SEE MY WORK: https://markbone.com Follow me: https://instagram.com/markandrewbone My Reel: https://vimeo.com/markbone As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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