LIGHTING PROCESS | COLORADO GAFFER

I like to post lighting breakdowns of my favorite scenes.
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Straw for Faces, O for Spaces

I heard that phrase for the first time the other day and it really stuck with me. I like to warm up the light when using LED or HMI sources.

Adding Shape and Texture to the Walls

I’m a big fan of lighting from the outside. It just feels a lot more natural. Go figure!

One⚡️Light

Another super simple but effective one-light setup.

Balancing for Windows

Time of day played a huge role in this setup. It’s important to balance your color temperature and exposure so the shot doesn't look "lit".

Blue Light = Science

This was a fun mock surgery scene we shot for CU Anschutz. We used lights and art direction to make a convincing location!

The Dreaded Mirrored-Surface Product

Reflective surfaces always pose some challenges, but if your bounce and negative fill are larger than your subject, you’ll be in good shape.