# Three Quick Tips for Filming in the Midday Sun Without Diffusion Tools

Published 2019-09-20 · Updated 2026-03-19 · Professional AV on MarketScale
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> Here’s some advice on how to use natural light when shooting various exterior (and interior) scenes either low- or no-budget. In the book Cinematography: Theory and Practice by Blain Brown, on the topic of filming in direct sunlight, Brown states the following: “If you are dealing with direct sun . . . controlling it can require constant attention…

## Here’s some advice on how to use natural light when shooting various exterior (and interior) scenes either low- or no-budget.

In the book [*Cinematography: Theory and Practice*](https://www.routledge.com/Cinematography-Theory-and-Practice-Image-Making-for-Cinematographers/Brown/p/book/9781138940925) by [Blain Brown](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0113132/), on the topic of filming in direct sunlight, Brown states the following:

## “If you are dealing with direct sun . . . controlling it can require constant attention and adjustment. When dealing with actors in direct sun, you have several choices: diffusion of the harsh sun, filling and balancing the shadows, finding a better angle or shot, or moving the location to the shade.”

Read more at [Premium Beat](https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/filming-in-midday-sun-without-diffusion/)

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