For over a decade, one light has been the gold standard on my sets for punching through windows or bouncing into massive frames: the ARRI M90. This HMI has been a powerful workhorse, a tool that expanded my creativity and could beautifully replicate the sun. It was an oldie, but a goodie. But as filmmakers, […]
Tag Archive for: Lighting Control
In the fast-paced world of filmmaking, efficiency is everything. Shrinking budgets and tight schedules demand that cinematographers and their teams work smarter, not just harder. In this insightful video, cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC, joins forces with Ian S. Peterson, a Blackout programmer, to unveil a powerful system revolutionizing on-set lighting control: the Blackout lighting console. […]
As filmmakers, we are constantly in a dance with light. We shape it, diffuse it, flag it, and bounce it. While powerful lights create our key, the subtle art of the bounce is often what brings an image to life, especially when working with actors in challenging lighting conditions. How do you fill in shadows […]
What’s the deal with Streaks ‘N Tips as a lighting technique? Well, as cinematographers, we’re constantly battling and embracing light. Practical light sources — those lamps, bulbs, and fixtures that exist within your scene — can add immense realism and atmosphere. But they can also be unruly, creating unwanted lens flares or spilling light where […]