What's worse? Looking blown out or shady? No one loves light more than filmmakers, man. I mean, we love light like Yoncé loves Hova, but like Hova, light, especially sunlight, can do things that make loving really, really hard. The sun and the sky and the clouds do their thing regardless of whether you've got a bunch of b-roll to shoot, which is why it's so important to know a few cinematic techniques that will help you take advantage of not-so-great lighting situations in times when you can't take control of them. In this video, travel filmmaker Matti Haapoja gives some excellent tips on how to go lemonading on the sun's ass so you can capture b-roll when your lighting is less than ideal, all without modifiers. Check out it out below: Shooting footage outdoors is always a friggin' gamble, even if you're just capturing audio-free b-roll. The sun and clouds are ever-changing, so you'll need to be able to think on your feet, know what to look for, and use problematic lighting to your advantage. Here are the tips Haapoja mentions in the video: Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 23 May, 2018