Interview

Robbie Comeau

Robbie Comeau

Como's back. back again
My first interview. Here's the thread about what it's about

http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=118410


I had a blanket as my back drop, (it was dark purple)

And I shut all the lights off. Then shined on her a 250 (or 500, not sure) watt work light with a peice of paper in front to soften the shadows.

In post, i darkened the blacks, and brought up the whites just a tad. Didn't do any CC.

Master PED was -4. and I used B.Press.

Here is the video:

Interview for Wedding

Better quality:

http://s10.video.blip.tv/1410001745127/ComeauProductions-Interview345.mov

One question I would love to get answered:

I shoot 16:9, SQUEEZE. It looks fine in Final cut, nice widescreen look. When i export, what should my settings be for size? I usually just use 720 x 380 for a nice wide screen look. But if i want the SAME settings that are in FCP, what should i use? I tried using "Current" and when it was finished, it came out like 4:3, really ugly.

Thanks,

r
 
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That's what it is. And when it's done, its a square. Maybe it's normal?

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In FCP, it looks much more wider, and less height.

r
 
This won't ruin the effect of having the black background?

No, i guess it wouldn't, since the light is facing the talent. I'm doing the second interview tonight, which i will use the light method on him. Should I redo my sisters interview with the light?
 
you should do a standard 3 point lighting set up. I didn't look at the video footage, just the still shot but you may want to frame her a little tighter. So use a key (750w) fill (5-600ish) and a rim/hair light (200w) to get a better look. You also have alot of shadow around the eyes and nose. I'm guessing that your light(s) are somewhat low to the ground, you always want to put them as high up as you can to knock the shadows down.

Also, I just realized you were using work lights so I am guessing that you may not have access to video lights. If you don't have enough lights then another thing you may want to do is bring up your blacks instead of crushing them. Also maybe shoot at 1/24 shutter to boost your iris. Just some ideas if you are strapped for lights. I just watched the video and I like the style you are going for.
 
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In addition to a hairlight I would pay close attention to hair/make up/wardrobe.

I like your light placement, you got a very nice eyelight and a flat look which, in this case, was very complimentary. My comments are just tweaks to your existing setup.

She should be very pleased.
 
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