Natural Light Fundamentals
- Reading daylight at different times of day
- Finding & using open shade
- Backlighting vs. front lighting
- Using reflectors and basic diffusion
A hands-on, paid workshop in beautiful Grenada designed for content creators, small business owners, and event professionals who want to level-up their lighting for scroll-stopping social media content and unforgettable live experiences.
EC $50 registration fee due now. EC $150 balance due on workshop day at the venue.
Grenada offers some of the most dynamic lighting conditions you can work with: bright tropical sun, colorful sunsets, cozy indoor spaces, and vibrant nightlife. This workshop uses real locations and live setups so you can learn lighting in the same kinds of environments where you actually shoot.
Whether you're filming short-form content, streaming, hosting webinars, or producing live events, you'll walk away with practical lighting setups you can recreate with confidence—on any budget.
We cover both natural and artificial light, plus the practical skills you need to design lighting that looks great on camera and in person.
Choose one workshop. The same material is covered in each session. Sessions run 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
June 1 & 2
June 8 & 9
June 15 & 16
June 22 & 23
John Crow has been teaching TV production for nearly 40 years. In addition, Crow worked as a stage production manager, a stage manager, and a company road manager, with several performing companies, including but not limited to Izulu Dance Theatre, The National Black Theatre, Cheryl Byron & Something Positive.
Lighting was an integral part of his responsibility in the studio, on the stage or on the road. He was the sound and light engineer for 20 plus years at The Queens Library’s Langston Hughes Community Library & Cultural Center. In addition, Crow worked as “The Executioner” (sandman) during the run of Caribbean Armature Night at the world-famous Apollo Theatre.
Most recently, Crow was the New Media Producer with The Co-Op City Times where amongst his many responsibilities was the producer of Public Service Announcements (PSA) for the corporation. He is what is called a “song & dance man,” skills developed long before he traveled out of Birch Grove, Grenada, being a member of several performance groups. Valjean Charles, Pat Douglas & Gloria Payne come to mind.
In New York, Crow is known for promoting “things Grenadian,” specifically literary events. Renascence man, humanitarian, community organizer, production instructor, are some of the names used to describe this extraordinary Grenadian.
You'll learn the “why” behind lighting choices as well as the “how” so you can adapt these techniques to any space, budget, or camera.
“. . . he taught us how to operate filming [video] equipment, we learned how to build sets in the studio, using lighting and backgrounds. We learned to manage our recordings using professional sound boards. My wife and I also worked alongside Crow on locations. During on-site organizational LIVE events where live audio and video coordination were required… Our communities are stronger because he doesn't just train talent - John connects people. …” ~Michelle & Michael Hyatt
“... John Crow is a pioneering educator-caring, skilled, and steady-who knows how to bring new producers forward. We've worked together since 1990, and I've repeatedly seen him teach both television production and editing with patience, clarity, and real encouragement. . . . His dedication to a quality product makes him an asset to any production or creative team. . .“
— Reverend DeAnne Williams, Chaplain DW–TET“… John Crow is an exceptional media professor whose passion for television production and editing elevates the learning experience for his adult students. Crow breaks down complex technical concepts into clear, practical lessons that feel approachable and empowering, regardless of a student's media background … Crow doesn’t just teach how to produce and edit television; he inspires students to believe that they can tell their own stories through media and tell them, well. Amazing …’.
— Gail Lewis, Adjunct ProfessorYou can bring a camera, but it's not required. We will demonstrate with both cameras and smartphones, and you'll get tips specific to the gear you have.
Yes. We cover fundamentals in a practical way, and you'll have time for questions and 1:1 help during the workshop.
The focus is on in-person training, but you will receive diagrams, checklists, and reference materials to revisit the concepts after the workshop.
You can pay online by credit/debit card during registration, or choose to pay in cash or by card in person at the workshop check-in desk.
Complete the form and choose your preferred payment method to confirm your seat in the Grenada Lighting Lab workshop.
Cash and in-person card payments are collected at the workshop check-in desk. Online card payments are processed securely via your selected payment provider.
