Maintaining Lighting Continuity for Outdoor Fight Scene (12hr Shoot)

[jeremiahr95]

Good evening, everyone.

 

I’m looking for input or suggestions on how to best tackle a challenge I’m facing for an upcoming shoot.

 

I’ll be DPing a fight scene that takes place entirely outdoors over a 12-hour shoot day. We won’t have the flexibility to avoid filming during high noon or wait for ideal lighting conditions, so my biggest concern is maintaining some level of lighting consistency throughout the day.

 

My current plan is to use a 12×12 negative fill to create a gradient and cut some of the overhead harshness, paired with an 8×8 bounce to wrap light around the actors and stunt performers. I’ll also have additional 4×4 bounces on standby as needed for close-ups or quick adjustments.

 

If anyone has experience with a similar setup or suggestions on how to improve this approach—especially with regards to keeping lighting continuity in constantly shifting sun—I’d really appreciate your insights.

 

Thanks in advance!

— Jeremiah

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[Roger Deakins]

I suggest you break down the camera angles and shoot each based on the angle of the sun – that is if there is a shot list or storyboard.

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