James Dierx

Well road movie is retired this year. Even if I did get it I would incorporate it into the diner some how! Like a pit stop, along the lines of Spielberg's Duel. That's up to the writers though. I talked to a DP friend of mine who is letting me borrow his lights. I basically walked away with this information.. I'm shooting during the day. It's bright out. That's blue light. So I'm going to have to match that. White balance to 5600k on the camera. And put a Full CTB on a 1000watt ARRI tungsten light with a chimera, maybe with a grid on it. (p.s. I'm really new to this.. so my terminology might not be right on) I would then use the zebra bars to determine exposure by judging the lines on the actor's faces (while moving the light to and from the actors?). Does that sound about right? Still a little confused.. I hope it comes to me by Saturday. Regardless I'm going to post what I shoot here! Thanks in advance, James

This is for a 48 hour film festival. The genre, along with some other elements will be given to us the day before we shoot! So I was thinking any looks will do for now!

Hello, This Saturday I will be shooting in a pretty small diner. I have access to many different lights.. A DP in our area is being kind enough to let us use his lights. I'm not sure what exactly lights I will have access to though. I know he has at least a large Arri kit and some kino flows. We have scissor clamps to hang the lights up high and point downwards. We will be shooting with the Sony EX3.. no 35mm adapater. What's the ideal way to light this location if we are shooting during the day with sunlight coming through big windows. And also, how would we light this for night? Picture 1 Picture 2 Thanks in advance! James