Rujikorn Sae Low Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 (edited) I need some suggestions on how to light up this scene. (This scene will take place during nighttime) We will have some wide shots and a Over-the -shoulder shot between the receptionist (who will be sitting) and the guest. We want it to be warm and inviting. Maybe add more lamps? Blue gels to fake moonlight? Im sorry I took these during daytime. Wide Reception Area - The main area We have access to some dedo lights,LED,Arri (300,800) and KinoFlos (4 Banks) I really want to thank you in advance. :) Edited June 13, 2016 by Rujikorn Sae Low Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted June 13, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 13, 2016 Paper lanterns... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Brereton Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I'd go back to the location at night, and see what the existing lighting looks like. Take some stills on a dSLR that's setup the same as your movie camera, and see what it looks like as is. Then you can make decisions on what extra lighting you think you'll need. Keep it simple. Try to let the practicals do the work for you, and only add lamps where necessary. The temptation is often to overlight, when perhaps just some low-level fill or backlight is all that's needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Satsuki Murashige Posted June 13, 2016 Premium Member Share Posted June 13, 2016 Definitely think about adding more tungsten practicals - floor lamps and table lamps with light colored shades. A prime spot would be where that potted plant is in the middle of the lobby. Then a large soft tungsten key light for the scene at the reception desk. Maybe set the camera's white balance to 4300K so the tungsten goes warmer. It might also be good to add a large soft tungsten toplight for extra ambience. Maybe a few Lekos or Parcans on the balcony punched into the ceiling if it's white? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rujikorn Sae Low Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 Paper lanterns... Thank you David! How would you use the paper lantern in that scene? Will you use it as a global lighting or key light for actors? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rujikorn Sae Low Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 I'd go back to the location at night, and see what the existing lighting looks like. Take some stills on a dSLR that's setup the same as your movie camera, and see what it looks like as is. Then you can make decisions on what extra lighting you think you'll need. Keep it simple. Try to let the practicals do the work for you, and only add lamps where necessary. The temptation is often to overlight, when perhaps just some low-level fill or backlight is all that's needed. Okay. I will do just that. And you're right about the temptation to overlight. Gotta keep it simple. Thank you Stuart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rujikorn Sae Low Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 Definitely think about adding more tungsten practicals - floor lamps and table lamps with light colored shades. A prime spot would be where that potted plant is in the middle of the lobby. Then a large soft tungsten key light for the scene at the reception desk. Maybe set the camera's white balance to 4300K so the tungsten goes warmer. It might also be good to add a large soft tungsten toplight for extra ambience. Maybe a few Lekos or Parcans on the balcony punched into the ceiling if it's white? That's a perfect spot! Extra ambience might be good ! Thank you ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Bedrejo Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) Back to what David said, it reminded me of this. Now obviously there is a pretty big source directly above and probably a couple other things, but surrounding the area with china balls could probably be a good start in a smaller location. Edited June 14, 2016 by Jared Bedrejo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Hartman Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Lobby looks to be two stories tall. It helps when location photos also include the upper walls and ceilings. Will the camera ever face he entrance? Have you given any thought to the need to light at least part of the exterior? Otherwise in any shot in that direction, the door and upper windows will appear to be just a black hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rujikorn Sae Low Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) Lobby looks to be two stories tall. It helps when location photos also include the upper walls and ceilings. Will the camera ever face he entrance? Have you given any thought to the need to light at least part of the exterior? Otherwise in any shot in that direction, the door and upper windows will appear to be just a black hole. The exterior that you see is the swimming pool area. We might use the pool to bounce the light. We won't see the entrance. :) Edited June 14, 2016 by Rujikorn Sae Low Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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