Dir to DP: "You light it however, I'll fix it"

Evan Winter · October 7, 2007

In a behind the scenes look at the shooting of Kelly Clarkson's latest video 'Don't Waste Your Time' the f/x experienced director is being asked a question about lighting by his DP (matching what is being shot to a reference photo) and responds, "You can light it however you want to and I'll fix it.".... Ouch (watch the AD [i think] laugh nervously at the comment).

I'm hoping the Dir was just making a joke for the camera but no matter what the intention of the comment I can't help but feel that it's a joke that comes at the expense of the DP's abilities and craft. I guess we all do or say silly things every now and again but in this day and age every mistake is captured somewhere. :(

The B.T.S video on youtube (the moment in question comes up at 3:45):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDwfknE382Y

and the finished music video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evYtJMo2VhY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evYtJMo2VhY

Edited October 7, 2007 by Evan Winter

Jonathan Bowerbank · October 7, 2007

'twas a joke I think

Patrick McGowan · October 7, 2007

It was an douchebaggy joke. This business has more than a couple d-bags.

Sorry, but it does and I love it.

Michael Nash · October 7, 2007

It sounded to me like the DP was talking about continuity between the foreground plate being shot and the existing BG plate, and the director was half-jokingly saying "don't worry about it, I'll deal with the continuity."