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Post by DWhots on Sept 30, 2003 17:38:05 GMT -5
I have a few ideas on how to shoot car Interiors at night. Have two lights under the actors, by their feet, use some kind of filter to soften the light on their faces. Hopefuly this works.
Does anyone have other suggestions?
cheers
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Post by DAD on Sept 30, 2003 19:17:52 GMT -5
That's pretty much how it's done. It never looks natural but that's the trade off for being able to see the actors. LOL Gel the lights with a half CTB and (I think) profrost. This will cool the registration temperature of the lights and soften the shadows. You might also try throwing a small light into the backseat and bouncing it off the the rearview mirror to act as a fill to balance the light on the tops of the head so that there aren't as harsh shadows cast from the floor lighting.
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Post by krtshadow on Oct 1, 2003 11:17:50 GMT -5
See the movie "Frailty" on DVD. They have a special on car scenes. It's pretty fascinating. The trick they do with a couple of flashlights is laughable it's so easy, but works so well.
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Post by armagecko on Nov 5, 2003 22:31:51 GMT -5
By all means, see the movie, FRAILTY. Even if you have no interest in shooting cars at night. Not only is it a great and bold movie, but the extra features and Director's commentary make it a must-see for anyone interesting in filmmaking. Paxton comes across as not only a nice and humble guy but also an attentive student of film and a perceptive filmmaker. Quite a step up from Chet, wouldn't you say?
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Post by krtshadow on Nov 6, 2003 10:53:53 GMT -5
i agree, fantastic movie, definitely an original.
paxton's pinnacle was Hudson, though.
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Post by LastStopStation on Jan 10, 2004 15:40:15 GMT -5
HEY GUYS AND GIRLS-- WE SHOT THE MAJORITY OF "LAST STOP STATION" IN A LARGE GARAGE WITH A BLACK FELT IN THE BACKGROUND. YOU CAN CONTROL ALL LIGHTING AND SOUND FROM WITHIN, AND LIGHTING THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, TO ME AT LEAST, WAS REALLY IMPORTANT FOR THE OVERALL LOOK AND FEEL. THE FLASHLIGHT WITH SOMEBODY IN FRONT AND BACK BOUNCING THE CAR RESEMBLING THE MOTION OF DRIVING IS CHEAP AND EFFECTIVE, NOBODY WILL NOTICE. FUN STUFF  |
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Post by ScottSpears on Jan 21, 2004 11:17:14 GMT -5
I've done car interiors many different ways. My fav is taking a low wattage light, that is light weight and taping or attaching it to the dashboard. Then throw some diffusion with maybe a little color, either green or blue, but don't go overboard. I usually use black wrap (heavy duty black aluminum foil) as a backing to that I don't melt the dashboard. I have this little light called a stick up that is great for this. It's a 100watts tungsten lamp and can be taped about anywhere.
The most popular method in Hollywood is mini-flos. These are tiny kino flos (movie flourescent lights) which are very light weight and don't throw off a lot of heat. The kits are a little pricey to rent, but if you're doing a lot of cat stuff are worth it.
Scott
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Post by jeremiahkipp on Jul 16, 2004 15:06:49 GMT -5
I thought LAST STOP STATION was quite enjoyable!
My favorite use of poor man's process was Dean Cundey's brilliant work in HALLOWEEN and THE FOG.
Doing poor man's process requires inventive use of lighting -- make sure you have proper light to replicate moonlight (silver) or traffic (use your best judgment). You'll need to have people rocking the car back and forth. If it's a rural scene, have people waving branches in front of the lights. I also recommend setting up strips of black wrap in front of the window and blowing a fan through them. This creates a "ripple moonlight" effect that is quite something.
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