Lights!
Power system in New Zealand 240V ac 50Hz @ 10A
Maximum domestic power load 2400watts
Lights: Redhead: 800w Blonde:2Kw
Add up wattage for each circuit. must be < 2400w
RCD - Residual Current Device, breaks the circuit if there is any electrocution hazard
One light per one RCD.
Stems - Mount light facing the front leg and extend stems starting with the smallest tube.
Sandbags - Place sandbags on opposite legs as a counterweight
Spot & Flood - Spot the bulb before sparking. Spot is a narrow beam and allows bulb to heat up slower. flood is a wide beam.
Striking - Call "Striking" before turning on bulb. Some cases they close one of the barn doors (shades on side of lamp) to give a gradual warning to people in front of the light.
Gels & Diffusers - CTO: Colour Temperature Orange CTB: Colour Temperature Blue
Rembrandt effect - center triangle of light under eye
Three Point lighting - 1. Key Light - Primary Light Source
2. Fill Light - Fill in shadows diffuse
3. Backlight - Create halo/rim on shoulder and hair, creates
Rembrandt effect - center triangle of light under eye
Three Point lighting - 1. Key Light - Primary Light Source
2. Fill Light - Fill in shadows diffuse
3. Backlight - Create halo/rim on shoulder and hair, creates
Eye line no more than 30° from camera, Key light 30°- 45° tilt down to talent 30°
Fill light opposite side diffused/softer.
Back light on same side of talent as Key light.
Thanks, Josh. Spotting the bulb before sparking is especially important if the lamp has a lens as it helps to prevent the lens cracking if it is cold.
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