Denny Dey

Although I am sure that you will gain more from additional input from others, here are a few optional suggestions: If at all possible, visit each location prior to the shoot and study the location and angle of the sunlight as it moves over a period of time. This helps you visualize the problems you face when moving through the blocking and coverage and supplies you with information regarding your choices. It's helpful to all if you determine, ahead of time, how the director plans to gain coverage. It also helps to watch a rehearsal, if possible to "time" the movements of the actiors and gage the timing against the motion of the sun. Finally, remember that high sun limits lighting options, and it's always a good idea to provide backup equipment designed to light your shots "out of trouble"... Hope this helps... Denny

Kris Malkiewicz book FILM LIGHTING from Amazon offers multiple options to eliminate shadows. Here are four: Use overhead fill light, avoiding fill from the camera position... Use flags and teasers to shape the throw, cutting the light off walls... Fill with soft light or bounced light (foam board) to soften the edges... Fill with light cast through muslin or silk to soften... Denny