It’s pretty obvious that getting lighting right is really important in photography and Film.
In the last 2 years (prior to that i was kinda floating through a land of photographic discovery) I’ve really come to appreciate every technical aspect of photography – This has lead me onto become interested in manipulating light.
The difference in colour tones you achieve by using different temp lights (6500K ‘Daylight’ being the best imo), Difference in contrast, shadow and harshness by using diffuse lighting (softbox’s, overcast days) the different levels of compression and DOF you can achieve by using large or small apertures.
I wont go on forever, you get the idea. This has lead me to an interest in Film Noir.
Its hard and precise lighting, with the use of extreme camera angles and clever shot composition.
Its got me all excited, so i wanted to have a little experiment.
Next on the shopping list of a set of 3 Studio Lights with Softbox’s (Key, Fill and Back Light).
If your interested in getting involved get in contact – Contact@manychefsbroth.co.uk
Test Footage shot on 26/05/09 With home made light kit
