aaron_wade
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how far out should i place the key & fill light from the subject? approx. how many feet? any advice.
warning! dumb question.
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Sirius_Doggy
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Re: warning! dumb question.
Too many variables in your question. What type of lights are you using? Wattage? gels? filters? scrims? Softbox or umbrellas?
Too many variables in your question. What type of lights are you using? Wattage? gels? filters? scrims? Softbox or umbrellas?
J.R. Hudson
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Re: warning! dumb question.
Just use the zebras!
Just use the zebras!
filmmaker58
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Re: warning! dumb question.
Where to begin. Some have been known to place diffusion covered clamp lights a couple of feet from the subject for excellent effect. f you are using open face lamps, then this is not practical. Just remember that the larger, and closer the source (source=bounce card, soft box, fresnel lens, or bare bulb, depending on what setup you have) the softer the light. So a good rule is to get your large source as close as you can without blocking your shot if you're looking for a soft light. there's a dumb answer for you.
Where to begin. Some have been known to place diffusion covered clamp lights a couple of feet from the subject for excellent effect. f you are using open face lamps, then this is not practical. Just remember that the larger, and closer the source (source=bounce card, soft box, fresnel lens, or bare bulb, depending on what setup you have) the softer the light. So a good rule is to get your large source as close as you can without blocking your shot if you're looking for a soft light. there's a dumb answer for you.
Shooter
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Re: warning! dumb question.
As other say, very broad question, but also...
Lights that are further away create more contrast than lights that are closer - (as a general rule)
Distance might depend on subject and heat tolerance
Type of light often determines your distance from subject to units
eg fresnel lights throw further.
Light spill is a factor to consider
Tip: use your eyes to balance your lighting.
As other say, very broad question, but also...
Lights that are further away create more contrast than lights that are closer - (as a general rule)
Distance might depend on subject and heat tolerance
Type of light often determines your distance from subject to units
eg fresnel lights throw further.
Light spill is a factor to consider
Tip: use your eyes to balance your lighting.
Bermudaforce
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Re: warning! dumb question.
If it's too bright, then it's too bright.. If it's too dark. then you get the picture.
Keep experimenting with different ways to light your shot. You'll start to understand..
If it's too bright, then it's too bright.. If it's too dark. then you get the picture.
Keep experimenting with different ways to light your shot. You'll start to understand..
Cheesesailor77
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Re: warning! dumb question.
the great thing about dv is u can see it right there on the monitor! move the light cloder good? no? move it back good? yeah? well there u go! ;D
the great thing about dv is u can see it right there on the monitor! move the light cloder good? no? move it back good? yeah? well there u go! ;D