Josef Heks Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Hi, Im going to be shooting a scene which invloves an actor in a green screen studio, who will be composited into a CG environemnt where lightening is flashing in through some windows high above. I am a student so have various Arri kits at my disposal (tho don't think we have HMIs). The studio also has controllable lights installed (kinos I think?). Colour temprataure doesnt bother me too much as the film is graded to an almost Sepia tone. Shooting HD. Im looking for advice on how to make the flicker of the lightening....in fact it doesnt even have to look THAT realistic, it could even look quite expresionistic...I just wanted advice on how to make a lightening flicker that looks decent. many thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rakoczy Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 For the most part, Lightning choices are: 1. Lightning Strikes 2. Arc Plunger 3. Shutters Considering your available Lamps... Shutters. p.s. You (may) consider adding a bit of Blue (i.e. 1/2 CTB) as Lightning Strikes (tend) to be a bit cooler... Enjoy your shoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josef Heks Posted September 16, 2008 Author Share Posted September 16, 2008 ahhh thx yeh iv heard about shutters - What excatly are they and are they expensive? Are they something i could knock together DIY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Rakoczy Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 For best results, call your nearest Lighting & Grip Rental House.. they are cheap to rent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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