Rich Schaefer

I can run my LTM 4k par with electronic ballast on my Honda eu3000s tied together no problem. My suggestion is make the rental house test it!!!!!!!! not all 4ks do well on put-puts! Good Luck, Rich

"Rembrandt", As cinematographers, we usually think of the triangular patch of key light on the fill (opposite) side of the face under the eye. If you want more than that, study the master! Just stare........It can be amazing & memorizing! Enjoy the journey! Rich

Thanks Guys, Tomorrow is day 3 of shooting, our final day. Here are some pix from my digital still camera. Maybe I can throw up some video if I can get it! The film is all at 120 fps. Thanks Much! Rich

I have seen it done many times. The trick is it has to be a magnetic ballast (they draw less). It has always been on older gear...? I don't know why. It can be sketchy, the breaker can pop at any second!!!! As long as you have time to re-patch and wait for a hot re-strike! Another idea is that Arri is making "ALF" ballasts that are more efficient that may draw less than 20amps. I don't know, but they might! Have a good shoot! Rich Another thought, you said fresnell. I am assuming you want a sharp beam, try to get an "Arri single ended 1200 fresnell" It will be as bright as a standard 2500 frez (double ended). I own 2 of the Arris for that reason! If you need soft light go 1200 par, it's brighter. Cheers, Rich

A trick I have used is white tape on some or all of the back of the bottle. It helps lift the brightness of the fluid inside. It should work well with white wine and it may help with reds so they have some red color instead of appearing black. Otherwise the glass bottle is like lighting a car, expect to see many/all reflections. Use large/close sources like chimera boxes or foamcore. Good Luck! Cheers, Rich

Hi Guys, thanks for the thoughts! Strobes are a good idea. I have done my tests and 120 fps is plenty sharp for hair flips and turns. Mostly what I am going to use is 6 6k Barger baglites with medium Chimeras with 1/4grid in front so it is some what sharp and I get some specular reaction on the hair. I will have one as a hair light, 2 as kickers on each side and 2 more as half lights. Some hair needs a front light to get the sheen to pop on the crown. I shoot this week, wish me luck. It there are more ideas, keep them coming! Thanks Much! Rich ;)

Hi Guys, I have been shooting commercials for 15 years now and I am still learning! I have a big hair shoot coming up and wanted to see if anyone had any advice/tips on how to get the best "Panten Look". :) Thanks Much! Rich