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Thanks David, I'll give it a try.
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Ill be shooting a scene for a music video lit by fire light. I'm looking for a few ideas on how to accent the fire light with a few sources and any ideas for getting a fire "effect" on the actors face in close-ups. Wish production had the budget for a flicker unit, but that's not the case. Any idea would be appreciated.
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How did you first become interested in Cinematography?
Alex Hall replied to Henry Weidemann's topic in General Discussion
I read my first copy of American Cinematographer and had the realization that it was possible to make a career out of movies. I've been hooked ever since. -
White Room
Alex Hall replied to Leelon Daniel Scott's topic in Students, New Filmmakers, Film Schools and Programs
It sounds like you have a good idea of what your going for and also an idea of how to go about it. I would recommend testing some of your ideas. if you haven't already, and work from there. -
How To Light A Car?
Alex Hall replied to Andrew Ryan's topic in Students, New Filmmakers, Film Schools and Programs
For me it would depend on how tight your shots are. I think as long as the shots are tighter you can get away with smaller lights. If you have to do wider shots you might consider shooting at sunset or sunrise if that works with the commercial. -
The corrections never end, we just run out of time. Thanks for all the info.
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How much more work needs to be done to the image before you commit to a print? Are there certain things you change about the image that will work better with the print stock?
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David, Are you making a lot of changes in the DI for "Manure" or did you achieve most of the look you were going for in camera and with production design?
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This was a very good looking film. The article in AC on the film talked about using mostly natural light on the film, turned out very well.
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Thanks Kevin
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What is the best way to rig small lights (250w) to a drop ceiling?
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Thanks Adrian I'll give it a try.
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What is the best way with the XL2 to remove the flicker of a TV? I assume there is a menu setting to change, I just haven't found it.
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Trouble to explain a shot
Alex Hall replied to Henry Weidemann's topic in Students, New Filmmakers, Film Schools and Programs
I would recommend two books to you. The first is "The Visual Story" by Bruce Block; this book explains how to create a visual structure in film and it is really helpful. It's a quick read and very informative. The second is "Film Directing Fundamentals" the third edition by Nicholas T. Proferes. Both of these books will help you develop a vocabulary to describe why something works. These books were assets to me, might help you also. Hope this helps. Cheers -
Lighting for a film shot at night in a forest
Alex Hall replied to Andy Rance's topic in Lighting for Film & Video
Depending on what you want the feel of the scene to be, I tend to lean toward the HMI balloons filtering through trees for night exteriors. As David mentioned they are usually used as a soft key. -
Recommend films that have scenes in car with moving background
Alex Hall replied to Timo Nissi's topic in General Discussion
Are you looking for situations using rear projection and poor man's process or "live" backgrounds, for lack of a better term? -
I just got done watching Revolutionary Road and once again Roger Deakins photography is fantastic. I really enjoyed the film overall. There was only one time that i was taken out of the film and that was when Leonardo DiCaprio is looking out the window at Kate Winslet during dusk, there was a drastic increase in grain that seemed out of place. It might have been the print I saw... Overall it was a really good film, and a master class in naturalistic light.
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Thanks David, lots of useful info once again.
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David, I was thinking more along the lines of small lights doing the job of bigger lights. Obviously you cant light a city block with them, but what can you do when you are limited to working with smaller lighting units?
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What is your website Walter?
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I find myself, on a lot of my projects, working with smaller wattage lights ( below 1k). I thought it would be useful to have a thread that discussed how you guys approach working with smaller lights and also any tips or techniques you could offer to others when working in this situation. Share the knowledge.
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The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons
Alex Hall replied to Tom Lowe's topic in On Screen / Reviews & Observations
Saw this film tonight and I would recommend it to everyone. I really enjoyed the photography and as was mentioned before the special effects are seamless. The story kept me engaged for the duration. Beautiful film.