Interview Lighting Basics | Nashville, TN

An interview is much more than a long video sequence of someone talking — it’s the throughway that ties your storytelling together. How your interview subject looks can determine the entire mood of the project, making lighting one of the most important elements in creating a compelling, professional-looking interview. 

During this one-hour demo, instructor Mat Marrash will share lighting setup tips and techniques drawn from his 15 years of experience working in the industry and on set. Learn how to shape light, create depth, and use lighting to complement your subject while setting the right tone for your story. 

Whether you shoot with a smartphone or a professional cinema rig, Mat will cover lighting fundamentals that can elevate any level of production. Discover practical approaches you can apply to your own interviews, from working with available light to building a more intentional lighting setup that brings out the best in your subject. 

💡 Featured demo gear: Godox LED, Sekonic light meters, Kupo grip

🎫 Free to attend—register today!

Sponsored by MACgroup/Godox | Led by Mat Marrash

About Mat

Mat Marrash is a photographer and educator specializing in film photography and traditional darkroom processes. He’s spent the last 18 years documenting his world view and examining natural spaces using alternative photographic techniques that date back to the mid 1800’s. Mat has continued to explore new photographic processes and share his knowledge through a variety of public and private workshop experiences. His most recent projects have revolved around Cyanotype, a sun printing process that was the foundation of modern day “blueprints” and many more alternative photographic techniques.