They're small, lightweight, and can make lighting scenes a whole lot easier. Portable lights are great for so many reasons. They're small and light enough to carry with you wherever you go and can be mounted just about anywhere. Not only that, but they are usually much less expensive than traditional studio lights, so you'll be saving quite a bit of money on your production. To give you an idea of all the benefits of using smaller, portable lights, here's Jordy Vandeput of Cinecom, who shares four tips on how to utilize them on your film set. Before choosing which lights you're going to use on your project, you really have to consider the many different aspects of your shoot, like your budgetary constraints, power availability, and how big of an area you're going to need to light. Typically, if your set is relatively small and/or has plenty of natural light, you can get away with using smaller fixtures that don't have as much output as a big studio light. This is especially beneficial if you don't have access to or can't afford to buy/rent a professional lighting kit. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Sunday, 18 March, 2018