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Kevin Camin

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  1. I am using a calibrated 27" iMac display. What is preventing this from being used as a broadcast monitor? I would think if the monitor is calibrated with a good contrast ratio in tandem with the colorist tools inside FCP it might be doable. I am new to the subject of broadcast color, so if anyone has any recommendations on books or resources I would appreciate it. Best, Kevin
  2. Thanks again for taking the time, Brian. I understand blowing out the back wall of the cyc by a 1/2 will probably give me what I want. But I am lighting the floor too where the talent stands and it will be in the shot since it is a yoga video and everything will be full body shots. How can I light the floor slightly over proper exposure but keep the talent properly exposed who is standing in the middle of it?
  3. Thanks, Brian But if I over exposure the floor of the cyc, I would be likewise blowing out the talent as well. How can I achieve a clean white cyc, but have the talent properly exposed? And again the floor and wall of the cyc will be in the shot. You will see the talent's feet.
  4. Thanks for the reply. If I light the sweep evenly those lights would inevitably light the talent and create a separate shadow from her key I would think. Her whole body will be in the shot and you will see the wall and floor. What I am trying to avoid is having multiple shadows. Thoughts? Maybe an army of soft lights on the ceiling pointing downward with a soft fill from camera?
  5. I am shooting a yoga video and need some advice on how to light a white cyc wall. The concept is that the talent is performing yoga in the middle of a white sweep. I want to bring the entire background and floor to a nice white and light the talent in a high key type way. You'll see the talent's entire body, so only one shadow for the talent. I want it to feel like the talent is inside a clean white space, but still have it feel like a physical room, if you know what I mean...not a virtual space or a completely blown out white space. Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated. Best regards, Kevin Camin
  6. Hello, first post here--glad to be here, I got stuck slightly last project with trying to get an actress to react to a magic trick in a seemingly realistic way. When I say realistic, I mean I am looking for a very convincing reaction that is far removed from a stock reaction that any actor could give. Something more genuine and nuanced, but still clear and powerful. •I prepped her with a very brief character profile. I wanted her to exude an innocent, carefree feel. •This was a web commercial for a magician so I eventually had him do a real trick for her to give her something to react to. •I was concerned for her to stay in the moment, so I constantly emphasized it. And I wanted the moment to feel genuine to her. -------------- What would you have done to get this type of reaction? I think this is tough water, because the actor is putting themselves out there with a very raw reaction and they could easily become self-conscious if the director isn't giving profound or reassuring feedback. Best regards, Kevin Camin
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