slight overexposed actor

[HerzogisGod]

i overexposed my actor, who was standing in front of a large window in daylight, by about one f-stop. The footage looks okay, but of course there is a faint glow around one of his shoulders due to the over exposure.

I can take out some of the brightness, which helps, but i still get the over exposure look.

overall it isnt offensive and nothing the average moviegoer would even notice most likely, but still, it bugs the crap out of me.

He's a well respected actor in the business. He's a friend of mine doing me a huge favor appearing in a cameo, so I would rather not do a re-shoot


any suggestions about what I can do in post?


thanks

 

[Andrew Brinkhaus]

You can't bring back detail from the highlights that wasn't there to begin with.

Try using your levels and curves to adjust your shades but I wouldn't expect that to do miracles. Next time just make sure to expose properly.

 

[HerzogisGod]

i kinda figured as much. ugh!!!!! Ill try and post a still

 

[seunosewa]

Generally, you should avoid facing light sources like windows. You should back them.