Low Light Settings at Weddings

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Ok, what settings are you using at weddings with low light (receptions) situations?

I did some test shots at home under low light and it was grainy 720/24P
 
Man I cant find crap on the searches...

Funny guys, but I would save a little for a Comer when it comes to lights.

There are other threads on wedding settings for the hmc...

Generally I shoot 720/60p so I can slow it down in post if needed. Basically F3 scene file - Lower the master ped in your scene file a notch or 2 helps with the noise in blacks...
 
Worst case scenario, I use the NTSC version of what Studio1972 is using... boost up the gain and set the shutter to 1/24. The tradeoff is increased motion blur from having the shutter so slow, but it almost doubles the amount of light you get.

I prefer CineV or B-Press... what are your settings that you're getting grain? To be fair, in poor light with the gain up, you're going to get some noise regardless.
 
1000W Lowel DP light (often bounced off the ceiling) and an on-camera 50W Lowel iLight.

I typically have my gain around 6db. I try to stay away from the 12db and especially the 18db. I've tried lowering the shutter speed below the framerate, but I just don't like the look it gives.
 
modus said:
1000W Lowel DP light (often bounced off the ceiling) and an on-camera 50W Lowel iLight.

I typically have my gain around 6db. I try to stay away from the 12db and especially the 18db. I've tried lowering the shutter speed below the framerate, but I just don't like the look it gives.
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Wow... that's enough light for like 5 reception days for me! :shocked:
 
Yeah... I too shoot alot of the low light stuff plus 6 db of gain and crush the blacks a bit. I have made it a habit from HVX days to shoot in B-press gamma and like the results. One thing too.... is to take the time to get a good solid white balance when you change locations or lighting set-ups... Helps a lot with funky colors and such.
 
bounced light off ceilings from tall stands as modus says, is the standard way to get natural looking lighting. without it, you will be struggling with faces, especially african american faces, unable to get good skin reproduction and detail. If you really want mood though, play around with small spots strategically located behind items that are hidden from the camera lens. Scope your location carefully, and walk through before hand, so you can add the light where the camera won't see it, but will add some punch into the general gloom. Prep is key to making this work.
 
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