TZ06 - Lighting 102

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We cover the topic of lighting, again, because lighting is and always will be an expansive area. We begin by describing the reasons why proper lighting will help to accentuate a scene. And lastly is a visual demonstration of how one common lighting technique can be applied.

We'll cover: * Reasons for proper lighting, Three-point lighting

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[snakesintheroad]

hey what wattage are you guys using for your key light..

thanks nick

[esotericsean]

@snakesintheroad Hey Nick, this was shot a few years ago. I think we were using one of our 500W JTL halogen lights. Softbox to the right, softbox to the left, and a a bare bulb with barn doors for the backlight.

[snakesintheroad]

is there any advantages in using a halogen instead of a tungsten.. i am shooting with super 8 film if that comes into play at all.

thanks

[esotericsean]

@snakesintheroad None I can think of :) A light source can be anything. I think we've gotten just as much use out of portable $15 LED lights from Target as we have our $500 softboxes.

It all just depends on what look you're going for. Roger Deakins uses China Balls, Robert Elswit uses more traditional lights.

[wgoodson88]

Backlighting is to light everything except the subject? Huh?

[esotericsean]

I think Peter meant "background" lighting :)

[lawnceWOO]

thank you so much for this, im starting to make videos now.

and i need ALOT of help. thanks for the tips

[filmguy91]

sometimes it helps if u diffuse the ceiling lights with diffusion paper (parchment paper) and using reflectors (pro or DIY) and bounce the light onto the subject

[mediatracer]

yup if its for the backround only, the subject will have his own backlight.

[jeffcis]

what if you're filming in a room with lights on the ceiling. Do you switch them off and use the three-point light?

heh it sounds like a stupid question