[Casey Wilson]

Thank you Todd and Mark.

1. Cannot move the talent.

2. Cannot turn overhead house lights off. They will need to be on for the filming.

3. Large instruments in re front by the talent would be an issue.

I know I am being selfish and not very flexible with the room situation.
For some the video is the priority and for most the room is the priority. makes it difficult.
This is not a one and done shoot, but something that would be semi permanent.

I appreciate all the help.

Question…
When you look at the original picture, what are your opinions of the shot?
What do you like, dislike about the lighting and color??

Thanks!!

[Casey Wilson]

Thank you for your reply. I would appreciate further advice and recommendations on specific lights.

I have tried two spot lights on the two sides like you have suggested and it caused heavy shadows in the background. Shows that were very annoying.

[Casey Wilson]

I understand, thank you.

Sermon / conference set up.
Speaker will be standing / walking around in front of the fireplace. Within 2 or 3 feet of the podium.
There is about 2-3ft behind the speaker and the fireplace.

I cannot change the shape of the room, or the space between the speaker and the fireplace, this is fixed.

I am looking for a crisper look than the original photo. To me the video appears very warm (too orange). The presenter does not stand out very well (pop).

I hope this helps.

[Casey Wilson]

Are you just trying to light the speaker?
I would like the speaker to be lit better. The Speaker and wall blend too much in my opinion and there is very little room behind the speaker for back-lighting.

Are the other areas that you are trying to light as well?
Behind the speaker maybe. I would like to create more contrast between speaker and backdrop (fireplace).

Does the whole room need to be lit?
No, the room is adequately lit for the guest.

Will those windows be in the shots and will you need to balance them for both intensity and color temperature (or are they a non-factor)?
non-factor

Is there any reason you can’t turn off all the overheads if you need to?
Most video will be taken with guest in the room. Conference, speakers, sermons…

Do you have a particular “mood” you are going for?…e.g., dark and moody/serious, bright and happy, flat, edgy, or any other descriptors you can give?
Warm, crisp.

[Casey Wilson]

Here is a diagram of the Room:

Here is a photo of the room:

Here is a Photo of the ceiling and Room lights: