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Production16 min read
Day for Night: The Exposure Math and the In-Camera Technique
Explains the exposure strategy for day-for-night shooting, the stop-loss calculation, sky blocking techniques, and how modern color grading has changed the technique. Includes worked examples from different solar conditions.
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Production14 min read
Lighting for Indie Film: Calculating Power, Avoiding Blown Circuits, and Rigging Smart
The electrical planning process for shooting on a practical location without a generator: how to calculate total wattage, read a circuit breaker panel, distribute loads, and plan a lighting setup within the location's capacity.
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