May
2016
Class Reflection
We had 2 sessions of lighting during the classes the past 2 weeks. To be honest I went in without any expectations. However I really liked how Robin approached the class. He didn’t just tell us what to do, or what is good lighting or not.
Robin showed us a few videos about bad lighting and how decisions that we make can affect the whole feel of the particular scene. The most important thing I took back was that lighting doesn’t particularly need to be a stressful part of filming. Whether it’s using a light prop that can be included in the scene or using natural lighting, as long as it’s used logically, a scene can be beautifully lit.
He left us with a few questions that really helped set some guideline for my own personal project. The first question was “How do I want the scene to be?” and secondly, “What is the decision behind the lighting in the scene?”
The second class of lighting conducted by Paul gave me a slightly clearer idea of lighting. We did a rehearsal with Mia’s idea. Although it was really useful for me to see how a proper rehearsal should look like, I actually had more concerns.
Firstly I realised how important a rehearsal is before we actually film anything. Even before the actors arrive, I should have the basic set-up done and ready to rehearse. However that is definitely not the case for me. I don’t have the manpower and time to prepare in advance, thus I need to be very intentional about my projects and plan them properly so that I do not waste any time.
Secondly a problem that actually cropped up while I was attempting my first shoot was that, I did not have the appropriate power sources for my lights in an outdoor setting. This is a major issue for me as no power source means no lights in the scene. Will need to think about how I can settle this issue. But for now, I will continue on my experiments in an indoor setting.