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The natural style is very popular for
lighting interviews because the lighting
can match the location and because the
backgrounds are frequently close behind the
subjects. Also, soft lighting is fast and easy to
work with.
Lighting Backgrounds for
Exposure
When the background is too dark, the
image loses apparent depth. So, you may want
to wash some light on the background to make
it more visible. Be careful not to place too many
highlights or to make the background too
bright, to avoid distracting attention from the
subject(s) in the foreground.
Lighting Backgrounds for Texture
You can often make dimensional surfaces
(such as plaster or fabric) more interesting
by bringing out their texture. For good cross
lighting, place spots or broads as close to the
backing as possible and rake the light across
the surface.
Lighting Backgrounds for Depth
Sometimes, you can enhance depth by
highlighting surfaces (such as furniture) in
front of the background, as well. Generally
speaking, lights hung above the framework
effectively.
Adjusting Intensity
When lights are placed close to a
background, the beam is much “hotter” near
the light. To even out the light pattern, use
a half or half-double screen positioned in
the spotlight’s filter holder so as to reduce fi
light output on the side near the wall,
Figure 16-11.
Figure 16-10. Three-light design.
Plan Elevation Effect
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Fake It with Stills
Video recording in low light is limited by, among
other things, the need to shoot at 30 frames per
second (fps). However, many tablets, smartphones,
and still cameras can make longer exposures—
and some still cameras have special “program”
settings for low light. When the light is too dim for
good movies, consider covering the event in a
series of stills instead. Then turn these stills into a
video program by using the pan-and-zoom abilities
of your editing program.
Casual Video
Lighting Backgrounds
If you have enough room—and enough
lights, of course—it is often best to move
subjects away from backgrounds so that you
can light them separately. Spots or floods are fl
effective for background lighting because their
longer throw allows them to be placed far
enough to the sides to remain out of the frame.
As noted elsewhere, a light’s throw is the distance
between the instrument and the subject or background
that it is lighting.