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Originally Posted by JP-pornshooter
this is great information..
yes i often shoot outdoor photos early morning or in the late afternoon so this probably will be my best option.
there are also shady areas but since it involves a pool in the set, i cant expect it all to be in the shade..
i like the idea with the silk screen etc.. where would i get this material etc ?
fill light for video.. any ideas.. i have a little c-lite i use but it might not be strong enough for filling in the shadows.. might have to get some reflectors on stands..any ideas where to get these ? i am thinking the ones make of hard plastic ?
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using electric light is very expensive as daylight is very strong, about 8,000 footcandles, to match that amount of light prof filmakers use 16kw HMI lights which have to be powered by generators etc....
but the good news is reflectors can be of equal power, a large mirror will reflect the full power of the sun back, this is very hard focused light but can be shone into trace or shower curtain to make soft light...Wooden sheets can be covered with silver foil to make cheap reflectors, or anything large and matt white will make a great fill light, in the UK film inductry white poly sheets used in building is popular as it only costs a few dollars. All this can be hired from local film lighting companies, if you hire a spark too he may well know more than many cameraman as he will have been on many many shoots...I hired a spark in Budapest and he had worked in the film industry there and was more enthusastic than me, always putting a little sparking in the eyes, or extra glint in the hair....