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Here is how to implement this strategy. In
this example, we will use four spotlights and
three broads, Figure 16-16.
• A single broad lights most of the background—
the rest will be covered by a key light.
• A key light is positioned for each action area.
The key farthest from the camera is hung
overhead to keep it out of frame. A rim light for
the closest action area is also added overhead.
• Two broads are placed to provide overall
fi ll light. fi
Start with the Wide Shots
When the camera will see most of the area,
use your lights as follows:
• Light the action areas to be included in wide
shots. Choose important places within the
area for additional key lights. The closest
action area also gets a rim light.
Figure 16-15. Too large to be lit with a small
lighting kit, this room is lit only by its ceiling
fluorescents.
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Figure 16-16. Lighting a large area with the instruments in a typical small production kit.
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