Kevin Stiller

Looking for an Arri Softbank Kit. The more wattage the better! Regards, Kevin S

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Interesting. Thanks for the input Stuart! Seems like I'm just going to have to order some and test it myself :)

Hi all Considering using Straw Gel on an upcoming short for a sunset look. I've never had the opportunity to see the way it looks on skin though. Does anyone have examples? Thanks!

Still up for sale. Asking 600 USD

Hi all. I recently salvaged these lights at a studio that was remodeling. The fixtures were scrapped for parts, so this is the fixtures, bulbs, and barndoors ONLY. They are missing the 5/8 spigot, osha 120v cables, and stands. Otherwise are in great condition with little cosmetic marks. Barn doors aren't as strong as they once were but still function. Here is a BH link to the original kit they were sourced from. Serious offers please =) Buyer pays shipping - Kevin

1.2K through a 4' 250 for the key. Bead board for fill. We decided we wanted to have control more over reflections, so windows will be composited in post. Nothing too practical was happening on set, but we did have some PAs hopping on the truck's tailgate and sides. :P I am a bit disappointed that we didn't follow through with any lighting changes throughout the scenes, but we were very pressed for time and I didn't have time to experiment.

Hi all. Just wanted to post a still from the end result. Overall quite pleased!

Wish I had the budget for hydraulic jacks :P Perhaps I'll just use some handheld. I think the idea of hitting a 575 into a panning reflector as a kicker will also help add a bit of depth to the scene.

Interesting example. Might be the wrong style for this project. I'm surprised they went this route considering the budget they had.

I see - That's clever. I'm interested in seeing your end result.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Our vehicle is a delivery truck, so there is no back windows :) I like the idea of using tree branches to pass in front of the lights.

Hi all. This upcoming week I am shooting a scene in which we need to mimic a moving vehicle during the day. The shot will not reveal outside of the vehicle fortunately. My general idea has been to swing around some 575 HMIs into bounce or to use something with an uneven texture to pass in front of the light to give the impression of trees / houses passing. What do you all think is the best way to approach this scene? In terms of fixtures, we have 3 575 HMIs, 2 12 Pars, and some KW2 daylight fluorescents. Regards, Kevin

That was what my gut was telling me, but I feel as though the skin tones don't quite seem the right color. Could it be the film stock aiding that quality?

Yikes! I wrongly assumed it was Pope because of Wright's other works. Thanks for the heads up ;)

Hi all. I'm a huge fan of Bill Pope and Edgar Wright. I recently re-watched Hot Fuzz and was enamored by the lighting in the opening office scene. The contrast of color between the foreground and background is really pleasant. Any ideas on how Pope may have approached the lighting in this scene? Particularly achieving the warm tones on Pegg. - Kevin

Thanks for the reply Leonardo, I will try picking up a spigot and see if I can bring these lights back to life =)

I work at a film / video dealer and the downstairs studio was doing a clean up. They pulled 3 of these Videssence lights from the bottom of a box and said they were going to toss them. I saved them from their demise of course :P Seems like they are missing their 5/8 mount and what appears to be the 120 V power cables. Has anyone every used one before? Does anyone know their value or model name? They are in surprising quality for being buried in a box. - Kevin