Blog Post #18 - Lighting
Before I started to film, I checked the lighting in the area too see if there are any adjustments that I needed to make. Since the first part of my movie is being filmed outside, I went out and scouted a perfect place to film the first couple of seconds of the intense and fast paced action. I determined that the lights on the front side of the houses would be perfect in the background of my scene.
Here are some steps that I took to overcome the lighting difficulties and get the shots that I needed:
Using a Fill Light: If the person was not well-lit and their face was in shadow, I used a fill light to brighten up their face. A small portable light, such as a ring light or LED panel, was used to add a subtle fill light and bring out more detail in the character's face.
Changing up the Camera Angle: If the lighting was too difficult to work with, I considered changing the camera angle to capture the person in a better-lit area. For example, I always considered moving to a different location or tried shooting from a different angle to take advantage of natural light.
Adjusting Camera Settings: If the lighting was still not sufficient, I tried adjusting the camera settings, such as increasing the ISO or lowering the shutter speed to capture more light and improve the visibility of the person on camera.
Using Post-Production Editing: If necessary, I tried post-production editing software to adjust the brightness and contrast of the footage to bring out more detail and make the person more visible on camera.
Here is an example of a bad lighting shot that I took (and had to keep)
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