Controlling large soft sources inside

[Edwardbravoharvey]

What techniques do you use to flag off larger source for interiors? I like using the largest diffusion source (6’x6′ +) I can fit inside but sometimes get into trouble with light hitting the rear walls or the ambiance coming up in directions I did not intend even if I put a control grid over the frame. Of course camera angle and light position can make a big difference but this doesn’t always solve it for me.

 

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[Andrew C]

Making sure the light and diffusion is far away from the wall can help, using flags like 4×4 floppies, I’ve heard of some cinematographers taping duvetyne to the ceiling to stop any bounce light. Making the light more from the side versus frontal can help.

Also, check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr-ejgcbBVE

[TimoVanLierop]

I sometimes make super large “barndoors” from floppies/cutters.

2 4×4 Floppies on the sides and a long 72″ cutter on the top (and bottom) work against spilling everything.

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