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Hi I decided to use gobos in order to compose different backgrounds for a bunch of interviews I have to shoot on the same location. The thing is I've never used gobos in my life. Will any gobo work with an Arri 300 or 650 fresnel light? Or should I pick a different setup? What exactly will I need? Also, most gobos I've seen at rosco.com look pretty artificial. I'm sure they'll look completely different once projected on a wall, but I can't risk it. Does anyone have examples of footage using gobo shadows? I'm thinking plants, windows. Any recommendation for model number? First-timer here, any help appreciated!

Hi I'm shooting a documentary on ecology that's chiefly based on interviews. I have about 20-30 people to interview, mostly specialists and academics dealing with environmentalism, but budget won't allow me to travel. So I decided to go to a congress that will have everyone in the same place, and we arraged the interviews to be all held on a small auditorium there. Although the subject is definitely interesting, problem is I'm afraid I'll only capture uninteresting images, due to the location being the same on all interviews. That means same backdrop, pretty much the same lighting on almost every shot of the movie... I know that the theme of the film alone should suffice to capture viewer attention, but in reality we know people will get bored if we don't make a little effort on providing at least a lil bit of eyecandy. So, what kind of things can I do to make this interesting? First thing I thought was a chroma-key backdrop, but then I'd have to worry later about what to use to fill up the background. Lighting tips? Simple art direction tricks? I'd appreciate any kind of tip on this, even if you by any chance know of a documentary fillm that has a simple approach on interviews on a budget, that tip is very welcome! Cheers P.F.

2m high, 85mm on a Canon 5D Mark ii, yeah I want movement! It's a small appartment, there's not much I can use. So far I figured I'll use a gorillapod!

Hi I need tips on how to achieve a 90 degree angle shot (pointing downwards / nadir shot) without the use of a crane. It's for a really, really, really low budget short, and we can't afford renting a lot of gear. I have a Cartoni Focus fluid head, a hi-hat and ordinary gaffer gear. Any help appreciated!