A camera does not record reality — a camera records light reflecting off reality. That is the fundamental principle of all photography and videography.
The difference between an amateur shot and a professional production is largely determined by how the light falls. Not by the camera, not by the lens — by the light.
Light determines mood, depth, character and credibility. Warm light feels inviting. Hard light feels dramatic. Soft light feels familiar. Every lighting choice is a creative decision that influences the viewer.