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WORLD HEADQUARTERS10768 Lower Azusa RoadEl Monte, Ca. 91731 USA
PH: 626.579.0943 WEB: www.videssence.tv
Presented by: Gary L. ThomasPresented by: Gary L. Thomas
34 years in the lighting industry
• Movie Lighting
• Theatre Lighting
• KDKA TV Broadcast Lighting
What is best for the client?What is best for the client?
• In house Lighting Designer
• Studio Operation Cost
• In house Lighting Equipment
• Studio Staff (robot camera)
Tools of theIndustryTools of theIndustry
• Leko Fixtures
• Par Fixtures
• Fresnels
• Soft Lights
• Cyc Lights
• Fluorescent
• LED
•Fluorescent 3000K to 6000K, 10,000 hrs
•Halogen 3200K, 25 to 300hrs, Par64
•HMI 5500K (depends on age) 2,000 hrs
•Incandescent 2800K, 1,500 hrs, R20
•Par 64(8”), 56(7”), 46(5.5”), 36(4.5”), 800-2,000 hrs
•MR16 3300K to 3400K, 50hrs
•LED 20,000 hrs
Kelvin TempKelvin Temp
• Light Tough Rolex
• Half Spun
• Light Tough Spun
• Opal
• Light Amber
FiltersFilters
Fill LightFill Light
- Typically placed to light from a lower angle than Key Lights.
High Angle Fill LightHigh Angle Fill Light
- More shadowing from facial features
- Eyes appear to be more “deep set”
Low Angle Fill LightLow Angle Fill Light
- Less shadowing from facial features
Fill Light Fill Light
FILLFILL FILL
TYPE of LIGHITNG
FILL
- Typically placed to light from a higher angle than Fill Lights
Key LightKey Light
Key Light Camera LeftKey Light Camera Left
Hair style may dictate Key Light placement. Note the shadowing on the forehead.
Key Light Camera Right
Key Light Camera Right
Hair style may dictate Key Light placement. Note
NO shadowing on the forehead.
Key LightKey Light
FILLFILL FILL
KEY KEY
TYPE of LIGHITNG
FILL KEY
Light Levels on TalentLight Levels on Talent
Combined lighting on Talent from Fill & Key Lighting should be between 500-1000 lux (50 – 100 f.c.)
- Typically placed at a steep angle with a tight beam
Back LightBack Light
Back LightBack Light
- Separates the “talent” from the background
- Enhances depth of broadcast image
Back Light with ColorBack Light with Color
- Adds additional interest and accent to hair
Back LightingBack Lighting
TYPE of LIGHITNG
FILL KEY BACK
FILL
BACK
FILL FILL
KEY KEY
BACK
Light Levels on Talent for Back LightingLight Levels on Talent for Back Lighting
Fluorescent Lighting on Face & Back Light: 1 to 1 ratio Light on Face
= 500 – 1000 lux = 50 – 100 f.c Back Light= 500 – 1000 lux = 50
– 100 f.c
Quartz Back Light: 2 to 1 ratio Light on Face = 500 – 1000 lux
= 50 – 100 f.c. Back Light = 250 – 500 lux
= 25 – 50 f.c.
Background LightingBackground Lighting
FILL
BACK
FILL FILL
KEY KEY
BACK
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
TYPE of LIGHITNG
FILL KEY BACK BACKGROUND
Typical Light LevelsTypical Light Levels
FILL
BACK
FILL FILL
KEY KEY
BACK
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND Light Levels:40% of Talent Face Lighting
BACK Light Levels: All Fluorescent Fixtures -
= 100% of Talent Face LightingQuarts BACK Light –
= 50% of Talent Face Lighting
Face/Front of Talent: 500 to 1000 lux(50 to 100 f.c.)
Any Questions?
Thank you!