Lighting & Sound Tips Fill in your note sheet as we cover the topics.

Do you have a light? Video Avoid wash out Illuminate subject(s) Avoid use of fluorescents

3 Point Lighting Standard used for film making Key Light Fill Light Back Light or Rim Light

Lighting samples by light used

Key Lighting Used as main source of light If you have only one light this is the one Try bouncers to reflect more light Set to the right and forward of camera with a 35% – 45% angle

Fill Light Used to fill shadows Should be softer light Dimmer than key light to avoid washout Set to left of camera and half way between subject and camera

Back Light Small and focused light Used to separate subject from the background Behind subject, set higher than key light Directed at the subject shoulders and head Watch for lens flare

Bounce Cards, Reflectors & Diffusers Can solve lighting problems Avoid bouncing or reflecting into eyes Watch heat from lights Can use many common objects

Economical Solutions Set narrow PVC into plaster Use dowels with hooks or eyes Picture wire or heavy floral wire Gold or Silver fabrics Metallic Paints Old frames and canvases Rain ponchos Old lamps

Sound Advice 75% of Video is Audio Be aware of your surroundings Run a sound check Utilize overdubbing or off-screen voices

Bad Sound Example

I Like Mic Shotgun Mic PZM Wireless Handheld Wireless Lapel

PZM Example

Handheld Wireless