Colin Rich Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 What is the best way to maximize shafts of light? I know it helps to have something in the atmosphere (smoke, fog, etc) and I'm assuming it helps to have very concentrated beams. The scene will be shot on 7218 or 7219. The shafts of light are suppose to represent bars as in a jail cell. I appreciate the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted February 2, 2008 Premium Member Share Posted February 2, 2008 What is the best way to maximize shafts of light? I know it helps to have something in the atmosphere (smoke, fog, etc) and I'm assuming it helps to have very concentrated beams.The scene will be shot on 7218 or 7219. The shafts of light are suppose to represent bars as in a jail cell. I appreciate the advice! It's a combination of a sharp and bright beam of light shining through an even layer of haze. The more the light is pointing into the lens (i.e. backlighting the smoke) the more visible it will be. The more overexposed the light is too, the more visible... especially if it is framed against darkness (you can't see a beam of light as well against a light background.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Rich Posted February 3, 2008 Author Share Posted February 3, 2008 It's a combination of a sharp and bright beam of light shining through an even layer of haze. The more the light is pointing into the lens (i.e. backlighting the smoke) the more visible it will be. The more overexposed the light is too, the more visible... especially if it is framed against darkness (you can't see a beam of light as well against a light background.) Thanks a lot for your help! I'm one of the many, many young cinematographers who has gained much from your replies on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Brown Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I'm assuming it helps to have very concentrated beams. Hi, Depending on how strong you want the shafts of light i would recommend Mole Richardson's Molebeams. Molebeam Regards, James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Rich Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Hi, Depending on how strong you want the shafts of light i would recommend Mole Richardson's Molebeams. Molebeam Regards, James Unfortunately I'm on too tight of a budget for molebeams. Do you think 1000w fresnels with snoots would work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Holland Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Try to get hold of some Par-Cans they arnt expensive and will do what you want . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted February 4, 2008 Premium Member Share Posted February 4, 2008 Try to get hold of some Par-Cans they arnt expensive and will do what you want . Yes, get a 1K tungsten PARCAN with a very narrow spot globe (nicknamed "Firestarters") or a spot globe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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