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I HAVE TO DISAGREE WITH YOUR CLAIM THAT MIXED COLOUR TEMPERATURE LOOKS AMATEUR - PERHAPS YOU COULD EXPAND ON THAT A LITTLE. PERSONALLY, I THINK KEEPING ALL YOUR SOURCES AT THE SAME TEMPERATURE CAN OFTEN LOOK VERY UNINTERESTING

hi guys, lighting faces is the greatest challenge we all have. it's also the one i enjoy most! i've tried all sorts of stuff on music videos/commercials, but the one that really works for me (given that you have the right face) is a 4x4 poly off to one side with a pup/400w dedo/ 1k bounced into it, wrapping perfectly around the face. one side lit, the other in deep shade with just a hint of light in the unlit eye. perfect! nothing gives me more of a buzz than getting the light in that perfect position. its worth messing about with cos when it hits its poetry.

hi jayson, i've found that a great way to get some shafts of light close to camera is to use 2 or 3 150w dedos at full spot, using the barn doors to determine the width of the beam. works a treat! it's so easy to get the precise angle etc.of course, you will need a fair amount of smoke/atmos going on. if the beams are angled towards the lens the effect increases. give it a go . andy h

I HAVE TO SAY I AGREE. I'M A DP IN THE UK AND FIND IT INCREDIBLE THAT SO MUCH S**T ENDS UP ON OUR TV'S MOST EVENINGS. HAVING SAID THAT, IT,S ALSO A CASE OF TIME, BUDGET AND HOW MUCH THE PRODUCER CARES ABOUT WHAT HE / SHE PUTS THEIR NAME TO.

Hi Laura I`m a DP working on commercials in the UK and over Europe. Seems like most of the people on this site have lost the plot! If you want any help or advice , get in touch. Don`t let these losers get you down. If you can get a break in this business , it`s worth all the waiting