Bo Mirosseni

Thanks Michael, yeah I was planning on throwing up a key and bouncing the fill. Just keep it simple and balanced. I might use a backlight to give it some depth between the subject and back wall/backdrop. Question: is Rim Light the same thing as backlight? And "edge light" what does that usually refer to? Best! Bo M

Hi all, this will probably be a no brainier for most of you. I need to shoot an interview. My package is a basic 3 light kit package with probably a chimera. Shooting on standard 3chip 24p. Should I just do a key, fill and back light? Or is there other ways I can light this with my the equipment I have? Thanks, -Bo

Has anyone been through the Columbia MFA program? Any pointers, help--good or bad? Thanks, Bo

So this may be really a true beginer question. I come from a directing background and really want to understand cinematography. I am a director and there is to many incompetent directors out there that just dont get it. So my question is... When a DP goes to light a scene, is it really up to him/her to decied what lights to use, kino's, hmi's, open face etc? How do you know what type of light to put somewhere? Is it just an artistic decision or is there a rule like the key light always has to be a kino? How do you know what wattage to use for setting up? These may sound very 1st timer but like I said, I never studied film in undergrad and have always been a director so I want to learn the craft of cinemtography, I have a passion and respect for the art. Thanks, Bo M