janusz sikora

abandoned office... world that janitor lives in... jazz club

wish you come up with logic in your lighting

Bergman/Nykvist

Bertolucci/Storaro

one way to do it with two lights...

1200 bounced from the top for general ambiance which is to be kept at proper zone - lets say 2 or 3 (doesn't need to be HMI for required level)... and the other light as 3/4 back for edge on the face.

If not for glasses you could add sonething from the front for eyes

janusz

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Hi all, has anyone here gone to the LA Film School? If so, any good for there DP program?

 

Or can anyone suggest ANY other programs out there, for me to get a good grip on cinematography?

 

I have my undergrad degree, I come from a directing background, I am 26 and have shoot about 6 spec commercials for my directing reel. But I REALLY want to know and get educated on cinematography?

 

Any workshops, schools, programs that are one year or less would be great!!

 

I been looking at the Maine Rockport workshops/LA Valley College and UCLA extensions. If anyone has any info on these or any other I would appreciate the feedback.

 

thanks much

DT

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Hi!

 

I'm currently taking classes in cinematography in L.A., but would like to eventually take a summer or a semester in Europe or Asia to get a different artistic perspective. Does anyone have experience or can recommend studies abroad? Would like to know soon so I can decide and add a foreign language to my schedule.

 

Thanks!

Emily

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Hello all,

Im a senior in highschool and want to go to film school for cinematography. I though I found a good college, it being columbia college hollywood or maybe cc-chicago, but now ive been reading and it seems people dont like it there. I dont want to go to any of those really high-end colleges like usc ucla...(mostly because i cant afford it) but a small four year college with a good cinematography program. There are alot out there but im having trouble finding a good one. My only restrictions are money really, so anyone have any suggestions? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Dan

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Hello fellow filmmakers,

I was wondering if anyone out there could give me some advice about film schools outside the US. I am about to begin my Jr. year in Montana State University's film department. While I am happy here, I am very much interested in doing a semester to a year abroad while I'm still in school and can have student loans pay for travel expenses. The only problem is finding a school that?s the right fit. Most schools I find offer only film studies and film theory. And there is nothing wrong with theory, but I need to be behind a camera or I will go crazy. So, my question is, where in the world can I shoot something on film?

 

~ AP Hartman

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If you could list schools with a film making major/cinematography major and have varsity soccer division 1, 2, or 3. If you could list some information about the school too that would be cool.

 

Thanks

 

Dannykola

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Hey guys, I am new on this board!

 

I read somewhere that "Days of Heaven" by Terrence Mallick was shot almost only with natural light and that Almendros only used artificial light in some interior scenes. I wonder how he was able to create this stunning images just with natural light? Does someone of you know what kind of filters he may have used?

what do you mean "with just Natural Light" ?! :)

all that you do with articial light is only infantile approximation of what god gives you

There is no info on the link on date, price, etc.

could you provide a better info about the workshop?

 

Thanks in advance!

Here is the link :)

http://www.filmmakinghollywood.com/Firenze...l?1205640875234

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Aug 18 - Aug 30, 2008

Technique is the Tool. It has no value, unless suported by an Idea.

Two Weeks of Cinematography and Advanced Lighting Techniques in Film Studio in Florence. Combination of Film and Digital Video. Taught by award cinematographer who teaches filmmaking at University of Southern California and Dreamworks Studios. After successful Workshop last summer, we extend our cooperation with Movie and Sound Studios in Florence. "Dancing with Light" Technique is a comprehensive approach to visual expression where Cinematic Eloquence is of primary concern. Workshop is designed for Directors and Directors of photography as it deals with esthetics of cinematic interpretation. Students are encouraged to bring their own ideas as they will have chance to try their execution in professional environment of Film Studio. Program is unique in that it covers both Technical and Artistic aspects of cinematic expression.

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Oh, I didn't have a problem with the link, PLUG PLUG AWAY! Just wondering why you liked to use it so much :)

... is cool, jonathan

thanks

Hey everybody, I have a question about lighting. First off I will tell you the specifics.

-Shot on 16mm

-Vision2 200T

-Éclair ACL

I am lighting some one in front of a white background, similar to some gap commercials from a few years back. My question is how should I light/Expose the background in relation to the person and how far back should the background be to the person in the interview.

 

Thanks, Cody

If you shooting at daylight location then I would just forget the background and left it unlit having it play with existing ambiance. I would light the subject close to what the Ambiance is (little more) just for separation. I would try not to have Subject's Light spill on Background.

In Night Location... You can come up with some bounce of the ceiling for ambiance and to keep the walls white and continue in similar manner as for daylight location.... sure you will need more lights as will need to create that workable Ambiance.

For standing subject it is good to have the subject at least 6 feet from the wall just to avoid shadows.

im shooting in a room that has all white walls..inc the ceiling. it'll work for a high key setting but that's far from what im trying to accomplish--night low key. what is the best approach when it comes to equipment, technique? thanks for reading!

Natalie...

it is going to be very difficult to create Low Key in tight location with white walls.. Simply not much room for all those light control accessories.

You can still do it easy if you don't mind going "hard"... Hard Light... Just pin spot your action areas with fresnells... you will not have to deal with light leak like you would had you gone "soft".

You will still have to use Flags (but not as many) and Black Wrap... wrap the instrument's Barndoors with Black Wrap where they leak light.

Kubrick did it at ASA 200 (100 pushed a stop) and F0.7 so we should be able to do it with fast lenses on 500 speed stock. I bet 5229 would do it beautifully.

 

There's no reason white skintone HAS to be around zone six, either. I see lots of times in real life where it's much darker and I don't doubt reality. You're very classical-studio-inluenced aren't you? ;)

There is no reason for skin tone to be at VI... you are right.... I never thought it had to be.

I tend to disagree...but OK

 

Also, might I ad that it's mighty important that the color temperature of your actor's light match the color of light that the lantern itself is emitting. The still you provided has a very yellow flame with a very white key light on your actors.

 

And what's with "It's About Light" being written in almost every other post you write (besides your signature bearing a link to your website.) Is that just a plug for your workshops? Or more of a slogan?

... and the link is out... i didn't think much about it nor its ethical infridgement... thank you and my apologies.

"Its about Light" is just a slogan I like.

Depending on the position of your Key Light and nose shadow distribution you can have Five Distinct portrait Styles...

Look up some pics at http://lightextreme.com/wst_page8.html (middle of page)

Good Gaffer is a relationship... in order for it to work you need to part of it.

Good Gaffer can save your butt... they don't come frequently...

You don't just look for technical expertize only... You look for somebody that thinks and feels like you...

Just like between you and a Director.

Kubrick did it at ASA 200 (100 pushed a stop) and F0.7 so we should be able to do it with fast lenses on 500 speed stock. I bet 5229 would do it beautifully.

 

There's no reason white skintone HAS to be around zone six, either. I see lots of times in real life where it's much darker and I don't doubt reality. You're very classical-studio-inluenced aren't you? ;)

Of course... I agree.

I guess it comes down to one's personal style (?)

No radical statements within our realm of interests.

I think Stuart Brereton mentioned them once for "a soft overall toplight". I'm interested, what are they? Where can I buy some? How affordable are they?

 

Kind Regards. :)

On a smaller scale you will get the same effect with China Ball.

Space or China's ... excellent lights to create/control your Ambiance.

China Ball is very usefull in its versatility... Ambience/EyeLight/Localized Highlight, ETC.

If I were lighting a lantern scene I would probably place a three wick candle in the lantern with some tin foil or other kind of reflective surface inside in an attempt to blow out the lantern and direct the light onto a reflector pointing back towards the actor.

 

Would that actually work?

The "problem" with Candle is that it simply is not enough light at 1/48 sec exposure. For cinematic effect it is good to have highlight on the face to be at Zone at least IV.... this you might get with candle being One Foot Away... Awkward on actor's movement...

Then ... it falls off so quickly that you get hardly anything else... except the small highlight area and no rest of the Face.

ASA 500 will not help you either. Its about Light.

The lavender in the window is a nice variation from the usual CTB. I'm going to 'borrow' that.

 

What is "Hokums on the walls where the candelabras and paintings." ?

Hey Don,

Have nice Lavender.

"Hokums"... are the highlights on the wall.

From your previous post, it seems you ARE going for the "TV studio" look for these setups...am I understanding you correctly? Because they certainly do feel studio-ish.

 

But still, very nice. I think it would have been even better had the main source been faked a bit, so it seems as if the main source is coming from the lamp itself.

The location was natural apartment. I used the word "TV" in reference to - in my opinion- importance of lighting the subject from all sides in Low Key situation as to not lose the separation from dark backgrounds.

Lantern's motivated source was the Off Cam Light that moved with actors through their Block. Well... this sure was the idea of having it simulate the lantern.

In terms of value of the highlight i tend to exaggerate a bit believing that simulating reality is not very ineresting. I like little "spice"... Its got to be little bit like Italian Opera... I like to have fun.

I really like this shot, can you advise of the location and setup of the 1Ks please?

Thanks,

1Ks are 45 Degree from both sides of the candle. Low angle as to approximate direction. 1K on the right illuminating person on the left and 1K on left illuminating person on the right.

As they enter from the outside.

Ambiance (-3)

Key (+1)