For capturing moving image, we work with continuous lighting.
First, we have to figure out the available light and its hue. Next, we should settle on the WB-setting our camera suggests. Ideally check and adjust the white-balance with a white sheet of paper or grey card.
To measure and describe light, Kelvin is about colour temperature and Lux about the intensity or illuminance.
Then we have to count our options about the different light sources:
Daylight, HID, fluorescent lamps, LEDs or candles. Be aware of what will happen when you mix light! It might be used as an effect and style-element – or just look like you didn’t get the lighting right…
Then you need to consult our digital color meter:
The available lighting gear in the photography area covers the range of different lightbulbs in the professional kits used for film-making. The Arri and Kinoflo are ideal for studio use. The later comes with two sets of flourescent bulbs in different light temperatures and the intensity can be adjusted. Arri lights are (fragile) HID – (High Intensity Discharge) lights and gels are required to change the colour. Please see the Arri operating manual and Kinoflo operating manual.
An ideal additional light source on location, in particular for interview situations is the LED Rotolight. The set of two comes with a range of coloured gels. Also see the operating manual. Please use the rechargeable batteries to avoid toxic trash. My recommendation is Eneloop with 2400 mAh – and always bring a spare set of batteries with you.
See some examples for colour temperature in movies:
For today, we will set up an interview scene in the lighting studio to test the different light sets.
Colour also changes the mood in a movie.