Lighting Scene Breakdowns??

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Hey everyone. I know I have seen a few examples with the behind-the-scenes pictures of their lighting setups and then the resulting image, but I was wondering if anyone had any links that shows this on large budget films?

I think the best way to learn how to light is to see examples of how other setups were created and the final image... this way, you can begin to understand why each light was setup how it was and why it's important to the scene.

I've read quite a few lighting books, and there is definitely some great technical information that is important to know, but I haven't found too many that show the setups.

So, once again, if anyone has any links to Hollywood films with behind-the-scenes lighting setups, I'd really appreciate that! I think everyone interested in lighting could benefit from it.

Thanks and happy filmmaking!
Colin Worley
 
When I wanted to get some basics on this, I did the same. I looked at every BTS featurette I could find. But one thing helped me tremendously. I started getting ASC. The BTS photos of various scenes from well shot movies were invaluable. Especially as I was able to get the movies on DVD, and view the scene and refer back to the photos.

One particular instace comes to mind. The poker scene from Casino Royale. The BTS photos in ASC were perfect, and to be able to go back and see that scene was very helpful. There is also the scene where Felix Lighter and Bond talk at the head of the stairs during the game. The full lighting setup was shown in ASC and it was the first time I had really gotten an idea of how foamcore, fresnels, c-stands, and the whole shebang were set up for a shot.

I have learned more about lighting setup from that magazine than any other source.
 
You know what? That's fantastic... that slipped my mind.

Thanks for the awesome tip! I'm sure those articles will be more than helpful!
 
check out the dvd for Dead Poets Society. one of the special features is a Cinematography Master Class where John Seale shows a group of students how he lit the interior scenes. They have a set and stand-ins and he actually sets up lights and shows you a bunch of his little tricks like how to hide lights. He does a winter scene and a spring scene. Changes gels, diffusion, direction. Informative and very cool and I highly recommend it.
 
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