Interview grabs

[olsonbock623]

Just got my dvx. How's the lighting in these grabs from an interview I did? What could I do better? Done in my basement with some halogen work lights. Both have been altered in post. I know the second one is a much different look. Is it too much (does it look too processed)? I'm only 17 and very new at this but that doesn't mean you have to go easy on me:laugh:.

http://www.pbase.com/olsonbock623/image/47604377
http://www.pbase.com/olsonbock623/image/47619158

 

[David Jimerson]

Second one looks a lot better, but you could use some backlighting. (Or, "hair light.") Have a light behind her to the right (your right). Angle it to highlight her hair.

Also, you seem to want to put her eyes in the middle of the picture, leaving a lot of space over her head. A lot of beginners tend to do this. Remember the "rule of thirds" -- divide the picture horiziontally into three and put her eyes along the dividing line of the top two. It will look much more natural.

 

[aaron_wade]

google "3 point lighting"

 

[Chayse_Irvin]

Backlight.

 

[olsonbock623]

thanks folks

 

[Derrick_SA]

I agree backlight

- Derrick