Gio J Cappadano Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Was wondering if most people soften them. I've seen a lot of set pics in ASC or just from walking around in the city and usually I don't see the HMI going through any type of diffusion. I know it all depends on the look of the film but isn't that a really harsh light? I guess they have it at a distance so its less harsh. But wondering if people diffuse them a lot. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas Melo Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Was wondering if most people soften them. I've seen a lot of set pics in ASC or just from walking around in the city and usually I don't see the HMI going through any type of diffusion. I know it all depends on the look of the film but isn't that a really harsh light? I guess they have it at a distance so its less harsh. But wondering if people diffuse them a lot. Thanks Well it really depends wholly on the situation. I don't think anyone would really be able to say yes more often than not they are diffused. As I'm sure you know there's no rule to any light fixture that says it has to be a particular way. You are right that an 12/18k emits a hard light and would be sourcy as hell, but backed up 200 yards lifted 200 feet in the air maybe it wraps the right way. Personally I would probably bounce it or fly some mus in front of it but it depends on the story and how i want to use that particular unit. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Sprung Posted October 23, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted October 23, 2009 If they're punching it in thru a window, often the diffusion will be hung inside the window, just the lamp outside. Softer and brighter that way..... -- J.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Greg Gross Posted October 25, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted October 25, 2009 Hi Gio, There are no rules my friend!!!! Break all the rules you want when you light and learn to light. When I read your post it came to my mind about using scrims. HMI's are pretty hot so scrims would be safe. Question is would they cut down on the harsh hot light enough? Just a suggestion and something for you to think about. There are many fine minds and creative minds here on the forum and I'm sure you will hear from more shooters. I guess when punching an HMI through a window just act of shooting it through the window causes some drop in intensity. Of course objects in front of the light(in the room) furniture,white drapes hung,lamp shade on table,actual intensity of light in room as opposed to the HMI light. apply. Greg Gross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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