Few basic but very technical questions??????????

ad2478 said:

The guy has studied from NYFA so i cant say he is an idiot.

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Sure you can.

1) I have no idea what he means. Cutting light by light wtf?

2) Sounds like he's asking how you properly light a greenscreen. No biggie.

3) There is no "normal". Everything is situational, depending on need and practicalities.

I agree with Zen. Just because someone is educated doesn't
make them wise. Many people, educated at film school, are
filled with theory and book learning and have almost no actual,
on set experience. He is not likely an idiot, but he may very
well be foolish. And over educated.

2) I've never heard that term "cutting light by light" on a set.
Perhaps there are some theory books that use that term.

2) Lighting for chroma or greenscreen needs what is commonly
called a "wash" - a large area where no shadows fall. Any shadow
on a chroma screen (more commonly called a greenscreen
now-a-days) will change the color temperature of the key which
results in areas that do not key correctly.

3) Again I agree with Zen. There is no "normal" - or standard - here.
The distance between the background, the object and the camera
depends entirely on the situation, the shot and the artistic desire of
the director and DP. To even suggest there is a standard is foolish.

Thanks a lot. I was so much dis hearted by the interview that i dont have the info of so basic things


By the way one more thing. He saw my short film. And then he commented that my short film is very plain. Like a TV DRAMA. It has no feel of a film (he wasnt talking about the lighting or anything else). He said TV Drama and Film is a different medium so they have a different feel which is missing. Though i understand what he mean but how can i bring that change in my short film???

ad2478 said:

Thanks a lot. I was so much dis hearted by the interview that i dont have the info of so basic things

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You don't.

I don't.

I'm learning everyday. You are, too. Nothing at all wrong
with not having all the info - there is a LOT of knowledge
and information out there.

ad2478 said:

By the way one more thing. He saw my short film. And then he commented that my short film is very plain. Like a TV DRAMA. It has no feel of a film (he wasnt talking about the lighting or anything else). He said TV Drama and Film is a different medium so they have a different feel which is missing. Though i understand what he mean but how can i bring that change in my short film???

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In order to know what he meant, you will need to ask him. I, too, have seen your short film and made my comments. Each person has their own opinion. If this guy feels your short is more like a TV drama than a film, only he can tell you what he means.

All you can do is make more movies. Try new things and
learn - by doing - what you feel looks best for your stories.

I did a 24 minute shot in one of my movies. Some people
felt it was distracting, some people didn't notice and a some
people felt it added a lot to the theme. If I tried to adjust
my directing or editing or writing for every person with a
thougt or opinion, I'd drive myself crazy!

I kind of seem like that's what you are doing.

Is this guy someone you trust? Have you seen his work? Does
he make the kinds of movies YOU aspire to make? Does he
have the style and knowledge and experience you admire? If
you answer yes to all of these questions, then you need to
spend more time with him and learn from him and emulate
him.

Otherwise I suggest you continue your learning process, make
more movies and develop your own style.

It is possible he was talking about eliminating shadows with additional lights, and lighting for greenscreen (chroma-key). Just a thought.

Why was he "testing" you?

First of all thanks a lot to all of you for boosting me. I know we all dont have complete knowledge but i might have lost my mind and thats why i was too upset.

Directorik as you said :
If I tried to adjust
my directing or editing or writing for every person with a
thougt or opinion, I'd drive myself crazy!

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I really forgot the rule that we cant make everyone happy.

As you asked me:
Is this guy someone you trust? Have you seen his work? Does
he make the kinds of movies YOU aspire to make? Does he
have the style and knowledge and experience you admire? If
you answer yes to all of these questions, then you need to
spend more time with him and learn from him and emulate
him.

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The answer is not YES of every question. He showed me a video song and the only thing i liked about that song was that it had a great lighting giving it a Hollywood film look. Otherwise the song didnt matched my taste. Lyrics were sort of idiot, if the lyrics were off then the concept was impossible to understand. It had few scenes look like SAW 1.

So the only thing which really attracted me was LIGHTING


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