Lighting for DVX100

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jigmic

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What is the best lighting for shooting scenes in the dark with the DVX 100 at 24p? Distance, watts, and angles. I want it to look like an Hollywood movie.
 
Re: Lighting for DVX100

You don't sound like a jerk. Like Freddy vs Jason. I want to shoot at night and look good.
 
Re: Lighting for DVX100

Hmm, I cant remember specifics about Freddy vs Jason...but as far as I can recall, the night shots were relatively high contrast. A hard light source from behind your subject can give a white (or if you'd like, a coloured) outline, and you can let lots roll into shadows. This way, the audience can clearly *see* everything that's going on, and yet still gets the impression that it's dark (because there are lots of shadows).

For fill lights, consider gelling them a shade of blue, adding more illumination to the information in the image, but still giving the illusion of moonlight, or lack of light.

I can't specifically remember what Freddy vs Jason did with their lighting though, does anybody else remember?
 
Re: Lighting for DVX100

Road to Perdition by Sam Mendes is one worth looking at. Conrad Hall a master of all trades that are in cinematography did one of the greatest jobs lighting the scenes during night. I just rewatched it today and it boosted my motivation to a new level. This movie is so beautiful you will watch it every week.
 
Re: Lighting for DVX100

Road to Perdition.... if there is anything to strive for it's that film. The late great Conrad Hall was a genius, well, and Sam Mendes isn't too shabby either.
 
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