The setup
The amount of light required for each
area of the scene may not be universal.
A professional secret is to light each
area separately and merge these
images in software. Here we’ve placed
a strip of masking tape across the
window to add an attractive shadow to
the curtain and wall, and shot images
for the correct exposure, contrast
and light direction for each area,
including the outside scene beyond
the side window. Since the camera is
tripod-mounted, each frame can be
seamlessly blended with ease.Light the subject and setting
independently for more optionsSeparate picture
elements
FAST ZO OM
An f/2.8 zoom lens
of 16mm to around
50mm provides
versatile framing with
superior focus control.MASKINGTAPE
Toadda shadowto
thewallandsimulate
directionallighting,a
stripoftapeactsasa
k hift bTELESCOPIC
LIGHT STAND
Use a weightedlight
stand to achievethe
height requiredforfull
light-directioncontrol.makeshiftgobo.PROPS
Tof u r th e rth e
theatricalfeel,add
propstocomplete
theenvironmental
contextoftheshot.WINDOW
SPEEDLIGHT
A secondflashis
usedtoilluminate
thecurtainsand
providereflectedfill
lighttothescene.OUTSIDE FLASH
An external flash unit
outside the window will
create the impression
of directional sunlight.CINEMATIC PORTRAITS