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Michael Epple

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  1. I agree that changing out Fluos would be beneficial if you have the time/budget/manpower. But at what looks to be a hundred bulbs that seems to be a tough battle to fight with a Producer. Also, pretty or beautiful is subjective and can also not be what reinforces the story/scene. I do disagree though about overpowering them. I think that would look worse than the subtle color tones that are missing with non-full spectrum lights. Obviously, this gets into a taste discussion which is irrelevant because we're not the DP or director and from the date of the original post, this scene might have already been shot. But hell this is a forum, right? Also, as a general rule, all silicone (digital) chips are biased towards reddish light so using a daylight source will get you the most balanced/consistent/realistic look. Red is especially challenging because I believe that their matrix is not set very well for tungsten conditions and it takes a knowledgeable colorist to really get everything out of your print. Obviously though, this is also another tough battle since it usually costs more to light with all daylight sources.
  2. I think it looks great as is. It already is a pastel yellow. If you want it darker, underexpose somewhat in the wides and then when you get in tighter you can model it more to your liking to some degree. You can also strategically unscrew some bulbs if you want it to feel more sourcey. Other than that, keep the lights off and bring in practicals. I have to agree with John that this room is nothing without those lights and you should find somewhere else if it doesn't already look like what you want. You can only cheat so much before you start shooting yourself in the foot.
  3. Wow. I'm so glad we have a site that's chock full of information instead of bad jokes and conjecture.
  4. I have a scene from a music video shoot with the band on a foreign planet. There will be singles of each band member with a translight as the background. The translight consists of a rocky/sandy ground at the bottom and a black sky with some planets. What are some suggestions you might have on backlighting this? This is my first shoot with a translight (anything like this nowadays is done greenscreen) and I was looking for suggestions. This would be done on a small stage with no overhead truss or easy overhead lighting mounts. Thanks
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