Could you light almost a whole movie with just Nanlite PavoTube II 30C RGB LED Tube Lights?That’s what cinematographer Spenser Sakurai did on his last project.In his newest in-depth behind-the-scenes video, Sakurai describes how he used the LEDs in creative ways, complete with various setups and specific advice. According to him, the tube lights became "the workhorse” of his film, proving that one versatile, affordable lighting tool can handle most situations when used strategically and consistently.Check out his video below. - YouTube www.youtube.com Equipment StrategyBattery-powered tube lights are game-changers. Sakurai shot roughly 700 shots in 15 days using the tube lights as their primary lighting source. These lights eliminate power requirements, speed up production, and work in challenging locations where running cables is impossible. Tube lights are light enough for any stand and can be controlled via smartphone apps. They can be mounted to walls, placed on furniture, or used with simple "chicken foot" tripods for ultimate flexibility.Sakurai used the French over shot for some dialogue scenes. (French overs are a type of over-the-shoulder shot that distances the viewer slightly.)The approach works brilliantly for tube light setups because it allows one light to serve multiple functions as characters move. You can position one tube as key light and another as edge/fill light when shooting over actors' shoulders. Sakurai used pool noodles to fit over the tube lights for instant softening. You can remove them when more intense light is needed.Time Management and EfficiencySpeed is everything on low-budget shoots. When shooting...
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