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Hi All,
For a short film that takes place almost entirely indoors, I’m doing research on films that capture the right atmosphere. One scene that really stands out to me is when Corporal Schofield (George MacKay) meets the “milk” woman in 1917. The mood in this scene is driven by the fireplace.
Here’s where I’m puzzling: To maintain the warmth of the fire, you’d think they set the camera to a warmer white balance. But what strikes me is that there’s still a lot of depth in the uniforms and facial features. What kind of lighting setup or techniques are recommended for scenes like this?
Also, while it’s clear that the key light comes from the fire, there’s an obvious fill light present. Is this just natural spill from the fire, or is there intentional fill lighting added? It’s a beautifully crafted scene—seemingly simple, but I feel that’s exactly where the challenge lies.
On top of that, I’m struggling with another decision. The film will be low-key with a lot of contrast, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I have to shoot it that way. Maybe it’s smarter to have more ambient light on set, so I retain more information in the blacks for post-production?
I’m shooting on a Canon C70 (Super 35), which isn’t the best camera for low-light situations.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts! Best Regards Kas
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