Don’t trust your own eyes. Human eye sees contrast ratio of 800:1 Video Camera sees 30:1

Aim: Increase brightness, decrease shadow and control contrast.

Use available light. Don’t use light unless have to.

Indoors: Use KEY light and FILL light (optional BACK light)

No lights! Use window as KEY light and reflector as FILL light.

Outdoors: Use REFLECTOR

Lights have different colour temperatures (degrees Kelvin) – appear differently on camera:

• Sunlight = Blue
• Tungsten = Orange
• Fluorescent = Green

Adjust camera “White Balance” or set to “Auto”.

Tips:

• Avoid having window in shot
• Remove glare from spectacles by angling gasses down slightly, raise key light
• Sunlight can be harsh – shoot video in shade or early morning or late afternoon
• Avoid pure white clothing/backgrounds

Saftey:

• Consider position of lights, near entrances, heat sensors
• Tape cables as trip hazard
• Leave lights to cool down