Newbie lighitng question...

[DoonaeMFD]

Ok, sorry if this has been covered before.

I've made a few shorts with my cam (www.zmoproductions.co.uk) but most were outside. I'm about to make a new one that is mostly indoors, in a domestic location.

I would really like it to be nice and bright, a bit like the UK BT adverts (if you've seen them - with te guy out of My Family). Any tips would be greatly appreciated......


Thanx...

[GageFX]

If you can post a screen capture from the show that you would like to emulate, that would help. Being in US i have on idea what you are referring to, but would like to help.


- GageFX

[DoonaeMFD]

If you can post a screen capture from the show that you would like to emulate, that would help. Being in US i have on idea what you are referring to, but would like to help.


- GageFX

I've had a good look about the net and can see nothing other than tiny little screenshots. I'm sure I've got the ad on my Sky+ box - if I video it and post a link to it would you be ok to take a look and give some advice?

Thanks

[GageFX]

I would. I'm sure others would too. That would be a help.

-GageFX

[DoonaeMFD]

I would. I'm sure others would too. That would be a help.

-GageFX

Thanks man, I'll try to get it on over the next day or two.....

[DoonaeMFD]

I would. I'm sure others would too. That would be a help.

-GageFX

Ok man, it finally came on tv. Quick record with a camcorder, the last third of it is what I want to go for. Any help MUCH appreciated.....

http://www.zmoproductions.co.uk/movies/bt.rm

Thanks

Doonae

[DoonaeMFD]

Anyone? C'mon - I stayed up all night dying my pyjamas!

[khmuse]

Can you define what specifically of this advert you like? Is it the strongly back lite character or the blown out windows?

I don't see anything in this advertisement that is all that difficult to achieve, but it is difficult to know what aspect of this style you are trying to emulate and what lighting instruments you have access to.

You might want to post a screen grab of some interior scene that you have shoot and let users here comment on the lighting.

[DoonaeMFD]

Can you define what specifically of this advert you like? Is it the strongly back lite character or the blown out windows?

I don't see anything in this advertisement that is all that difficult to achieve, but it is difficult to know what aspect of this style you are trying to emulate and what lighting instruments you have access to.

You might want to post a screen grab of some interior scene that you have shoot and let users here comment on the lighting.

I think the way the 'white light' looks indoors. I understand the blown out windows can be done with exposure and stuff, but how do I balance it all??

Thanks

[khmuse]

If your interior lighting is daylight balanced, thats exactly what you would get. Small HMIs or daylight fluorescents would be a good starting point.

[DoonaeMFD]

If your interior lighting is daylight balanced, thats exactly what you would get. Small HMIs or daylight fluorescents would be a good starting point.

Thanks. At the risk of appearing extremely stupid, what are "HMIs or daylight fluorescents" - can they be bought from normal stores?

[GageFX]

Doon-

I really want to try to help, man, but I cant do anything with an .rm file. I downloaded your file, and I dont have the software, and I apologize but I'm not installing anything to view it. .mov, .wmv, .mpg, .avi ...... these are all standards. RealMedia?

I have some grabs that I think will help because it sounds like what I think you're saying. BUt I need a visual. Just a screencap will do.

-GageFX

[DoonaeMFD]

Doon-

I really want to try to help, man, but I cant do anything with an .rm file. I downloaded your file, and I dont have the software, and I apologize but I'm not installing anything to view it. .mov, .wmv, .mpg, .avi ...... these are all standards. RealMedia?

I have some grabs that I think will help because it sounds like what I think you're saying. BUt I need a visual. Just a screencap will do.

-GageFX

If I fire up a mov would that be cool?? Only take 5 min.....

[khmuse]

Thanks. At the risk of appearing extremely stupid, what are "HMIs or daylight fluorescents" - can they be bought from normal stores?

If by "normal stores" you mean stores that sell film/tv lighting, then yes, they can be purchased there (renting is more typical due to the costs).

HMIs are a type of lamp that uses a highly specialized globe along with a "ballast" which is a type of power supply, either magnetic (transformer) or an electronic supply which has the ability to have its output frequency altered.

Daylight fluorescents have spectral flat (relatively) output balanced for 5600k.

[DoonaeMFD]

If by "normal stores" you mean stores that sell film/tv lighting, then yes, they can be purchased there (renting is more typical due to the costs).

HMIs are a type of lamp that uses a highly specialized globe along with a "ballast" which is a type of power supply, either magnetic (transformer) or an electronic supply which has the ability to have its output frequency altered.

Daylight fluorescents have spectral flat (relatively) output balanced for 5600k.

Ok thanks man. I'm pretty low budget but manage to get (I think) good footage but I've never really taken the 'step up'. Sounds like I need to scope out reantal options here in Scotland....