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Nicely said Bill.
Simply put, in my opinion, good lighting should tell, or enhance, a “story”, not detract from it.
When lighting is bad I think it’s obvious, and doesn’t need to be pointed out.
The bigger issue is whether or not the lighting is successful. That would make for a more interesing discussion.
I propose this as an example. There are two major events occuring in the US right now that are consuming an incredible amount of broadcasting time by every Network, cable company, and small affiliate — the Republican and Democratic National Conventions.
Both conventions are lit by highly talented professionals, doing their best to provide good (make that great)lighting, not only as public events, but as major broadcasting productions.
The question at hand is not whether the lighting is goood or bad, but if the lighting is successful, especially considering the differences of their individual “stories”.
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TELEVISION LIGHTING ….. it’s not for children or the weak of heart!
It should be an Olympic Sport! -
Use the Poly Pro.
DS
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I have more than once set diffusers on fire due to the hot glass of exploding lamps penetrating right through them — not only causing hot glass to rain down on talent but also setting fire to the diffuser. Diffusers, whether they be mylar media, silks, fotoflex or Chimera lightbanks, etc. are not safety screens.
Keep a fire extinguisher handy.
Dennis
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Rent three 4kw HMI Helium balloon lights …..or four 2.5kw HMI Helium balloon lights …. and be done with it.
It’ll be a quick set-up, soft even light, just enough intensity of the correct color temperature …and (most importantly) very forgiving for someone who doesn’t know what he’s doing.DS
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BILL: Congrats! You win the award for the best advice given in a long time!!
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Well said Todd!
DS
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I suspect you’re also lighting your upstage wall too bright.
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Wow…you’re really fixated on that bounce light on the subjects legs. If you’re getting THAT much bounce that your subjet is keying out you’re using too much light on the greenscreen — and from the wrong angle.
You could also try minus green gel in your talent lights and “shinbusters” at the edges of the set.
ALSO…REMEMBER THIS RULE: The angle of incidence = the angle of reflection ……it will be your best friend.DS
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Why would you want to remove the leg shadows? I go out of my way to get them…especially when doing virtual work. What do you think creates the illusion of reality and 3 dimensionality?