shooting a model at a gym

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deleuze3

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Hi i am suppose to shoot a physique girl model at an inside gym next weekend.
I would like to know what you can suggest me in terms of lighting.
I would like to have the simple basic light as possible since i go at the shooting place by bus and i cant manage to carry many things for light.

Thanks in advance,
Deleuze3
 
Are you talking about photos or video? Gyms are usually flattering for figure/fitness/bodybuilding. I would do a scout of the gym first...here are a couple all natural shots:

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Best of luck with the shoot,

Kegan
 
I second what Kegan said and check out the gym before hand and see what you need or see what you can do with what is there. What do you have to light with? Do you have a few small powerful lights, light weight stands and accessories you can throw in a medium sized bag that you can take with you?
 
Hi,
thanks for the reply.
I would like to shoot video mostly but also a couple of pics.
I have no lights whatsoever.
I was wondering if i could use only one light i could buy or maybe an umbrella.
What is the most basic thing i should own.

I was wondering, should i use a tripod with fluid head to shoot my model or should i only shoot the cam over shoulder? (i dont think i shake too much)
Thanks,
deleuze
 
It depends on what the goal of the video is and the stylistic choice you guys agree on. Are you trying to get sponsorship for the athlete or is there another goal for the video? Handheld will lend itself to a grittier style if you're able to pull it off well.

Don't buy an umbrella or one light - you'll find yourself focusing on that one piece of gear and trying to fit it into how you shoot. Go check out your location and compile a shot list in your mind. If you realize you need lights, rent them.
 
youre a real pro, you have great straightforward advices.
I will take them in consideration. Actually i have no idea which kind of goal my model have for her video lol
Handheld camera sounds a good idea and compiling a list of shots i would like to do is a good idea too.
http://newbodydimensions.com/news/
this is the gym in question with some pics.

I'll try to shoot her quite close to make it more interesting, then more distant. I think it can be the best for what i intend to do.

I make a list right now of my reading about the best tips for a good videoshoot. I'll share these tips with you when its completed.
Thanks a lot!
Have a great day!
deleuze3
 
I thought of buying a 30/37mm wide end conversion lens (0,75X) or a wide end conversion lens (0,80x) for my shot. Do you think it can be good ? Maybe its not necessary since my camcorder has a len of 1.8/3.8-38.
What do you think?

Thanks in advance,
deleuze3
 
Actually i have no idea which kind of goal my model have for her video
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until you know that. any other questions are of no value. have her tell you what she wants. THEN come back here and ask how to achieve that.
 
The photos of the gym show it to be a modern, well lit and already has useful levels of lighting - so your idea of one extra light that you can take on the bus won't be big enough to much creative effect - and of course needs matching to the colour of the existing lighting. So I'd shoot available light and concentrate on your angles and framing for impact, and not lighting, that frankly is out of your control at your current skill level. Going to a shoot without a recce means a van load of kit so you can pick the most appropriate. There's no way without going there in advance that you would be able to select the right single piece of kit. It's also a big space, so to do proper lighting needs a bit more kit. Best you have is the light already there. The gym sequences in that video look like generic gym light, not video lighting - so should be ok.
 
you might be better off with a reflector and an assistant to put light where you need it, and as others state, shoot avail.
 
So I'd shoot available light and concentrate on your angles and framing for impact, and not lighting, that frankly is out of your control at your current skill level.
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yeah. this is one of those situations where if you have to ask, youre not going to be able to really use the answers.

do like they did in the example video you posted and just use available light and a reflector. and do you magic with composition and editing.
 
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