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CREATING YOUR OWN S U N thing is a better leaning tool than just telling someone to do it. If the ARRI was to be moved back 10', what would that accomplish, and what is the correct way to move an illuminated source safely? Before the CTO was added, why did the character look so cold (blue)? Experimenting with different strengths of CTO, full CTO was far too warm but 1⁄4 had just the right touch. These subtleties are sometimes better seen on the field monitor than by the naked eye. A student “manned” each diffusion frame as it was set up to help maneuver it if necessary, preventing the wind from making it a sail, and securing it with a sandbag. On-location crew etiquette was also discussed. For instance, if the DP requests something, how do you approach him or her with a suggestion or question? Knowing this practical information is critical on any set so everyone can function effectively as a team. The 6K ARRISUN was selected because it was bright enough to handle the situation — their smaller 4K would have been not enough. Some people may be afraid of using sources this powerful because they appear to be more difficult to control, but, with some hands-on experience, one quickly learns that the same basic lighting rules and techniques apply to using even the largest fixtures. And it’s always easier to reduce the output of a larger lamp than contend with an underpowered unit. DV outdoors. The 216 and 1⁄4 CTO helped the cause while adding a soft late-fall warmth to the characters. When the sun moved behind the clouds, our crew would wait until it reappeared, maintaining the balance that had been set. In our run-through, the ARRI was still too bright, so one of the glass diffusers was placed on the unit as well. As Dan and Ray instructed the students to set up the ARRI and diffusion, they asked them why this was necessary. Explaining the reason behind some- Chuck Gloman is program director of the TV/Film Department as well as a member of the faculty of DeSales University. He may be reached chuck.gloman@desales.edu. Epson Discproducer A big performer in a small package. Introducing the innovative, new desktop disc publisher from Epson that does it all. “Discproducer’s high reliability, superb print quality and costeffectiveness make it the ideal system. Epson’s compact Discproducer has all the features you need to print and burn up to 100 customized CDs or DVDs at a time. From its vibrant six-color inkjet printing and precision AcuGrip™ robotic arm to its easy-to-use software and unmatched reliability, you’ll get the high quality results you’re looking for every time. So don’t wait. Find out more today at discproducer.epson.com. ” Chris Randall, EventDV 2008 ©2008 Epson America, Inc. Epson is a registered trademark, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and AcuGrip is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. http://discproducer.epson.com http://discproducer.epson.com

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Digital Video - January 2009

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