existing lighting in film

[HerzogisGod]

im thinking of the Dogma 95 films, Lars Von Trier and that whole crew who shot stricly wih existing light....obviously this is a specific look, but what would you recommend for a beginner like myself who want to use a combination of "existing" AND "professional" lights.


hope that made sense

 

[HorseFilms]

If you're going to be working with daylight, you'll need to use daylight balanced lighting (HMIs, some fluorescents, or big tungsten fixtures with CTB gel). It can get tricky.

 

[tcindie]

Or, if you're shooting indoors sometimes it's easier just to gel the window(s) with some CTO.

 

[j]

> would you recommend for a beginner like myself
> who want to use a combination of "existing" AND "professional" lights

One approach is to look at the natural light and figure out what you would need to do to suppliment or modify the light so the camera will pick up what you you see with your eyes. Tools would be reflectors, window filters, window scrims and supplimental lighting (can o'worms: HMI tungsten fluorescent...)