Posts tagged with '30_Second_Film_School'

  • 30 Second Film School: Color Conversion Gels

    POSTED BY KATRIN FRICK, SEPTEMBER 04 2007 01:29 PM | PERMALINK

    With the advent of color correction in FCS2, I’m sure fewer DIY-ers are concerning themselves with lighting gels. But digital color filters are still no match for the natural effect achieved by rigging up those thin sheets if plastic.

    Of the three basic types of gels, color conversion gels may be the easiest to work with. These gels convert one color temperature of light to another by absorbing certain color wavelengths and transmitting another. For example, if you’re shooting an interior...

  • 30 Second Film School: 3-Point Lighting

    POSTED BY KATRIN FRICK, AUGUST 28 2007 05:46 PM | PERMALINK

    Photo from The Complete Eejit's Guide to Filmmaking.

    Even if you're shooting on a tiny budget, you should still consider the advantages of using a professional lighting kit. It could be the determining factor in making a good scene look great. 

    The basic lighting setup for shooting film or video consists of just three lights: a key, a fill and a back.  

    The key light serves as the primary light source in your scene and is used to simulate natural light. It is usually set up...

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