David Stern Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I'm shooting in a giant warehouse trying to create an expressionist in the abyss type of look with a hard shaft of light coming from above and slightly to the side. In a test, I had a hazer going, with a 650 on my subject. With my eye it looked great, but the camera couldn't see the haze until I opened the iris way up until my subject was over exposed. Any thoughts on how to make this work would be appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted August 8, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted August 8, 2009 Sounds like you need more haze and possibly a light with a harder edge to the beam. You're not seeing it, in part, because the edge of the beam of your 650 isn't all that hard. If there was a hard line there, it would be easier to see. It is also possible, if your actor is light skinned with light wardrobe, that you will have to use 2 different fixtures- 1 for the shaft of light, and one smaller fixture for the talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB_Letchinger Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 BACKLIGHT the smoke.. that's when it reads get the biggest light you can -- or try a 1K leco - yes Chris has a point 2 sources in this case are probably called for. 1 for your shaft :lol: 1 as the key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve laramie Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 A 650 should be sufficient. I would close the barn doors and spot it so its more directional. As long as its a dark background behin the haze it should work nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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