Sometimes there are so many circumstances working against you that need to be overcome to make an acceptable image.

This setup was different than the usual book light for an interview. We built a menace arm and used a 600D with the Lightdome 150.

When you think about lighting a scene, which do you focus on first: lighting the actors or lighting the space?

I love using big sources for my key light. It has a very natural looking quality and wraps around the subject’s face beautifully.

It’s really common for directors to ask for a wide shot on location. But what are you supposed to do in a tight space?

If you’re ever unsure about where to place fixtures in a room, a 3/4 back light is a good place to start. The idea is to set your source...