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John Jay · July 23rd, 2003, 09:10 PM

ok, I know that what I am looking for can probably be done in 3D applications like Maya or Softimage

What I really would like is a tailor made application for lighting a set, maybe it exists then please tell me ...

Essentially, the application would have all the necessary data for the popular lighting types eg Windows, Open Face, Fresnel, Softbox, Tungsten HMI Flo etc in their various power options and sizes

The application would have 3D models of assets to place on the set eg Talent, Furniture, Props etc with a simple interface - drag and drop

The way it would work is to scale up a set from say photos taken before a shoot, place the assets within the set, then arrange the lighting accordingly.

The application would then render the scene (raytracing?) and show where any lighting issues need to be resolved, then by moving the lights adding gels etc, these issues could be addressed

when an optimum has been achieved in software, the actual arrangement on set would mimic this ideal

The application would serve two useful purposes

1 be an education tool to acquire good lighting knowledge

2 save time rigging a set and therefore cut production time

does it exist I wonder?

Barry Rivadue · July 24th, 2003, 06:32 AM

What a great idea! I'd be very intrigued by such software.

John Jay · August 10th, 2003, 02:44 PM

found this -- looks promising

http://www.openstages.com/

July 23rd, 2003, 09:10 PM	#1
John Jay Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: US & THEM Posts: 827	Photon Software :@) ok, I know that what I am looking for can probably be done in 3D applications like Maya or Softimage What I really would like is a tailor made application for lighting a set, maybe it exists then please tell me ... Essentially, the application would have all the necessary data for the popular lighting types eg Windows, Open Face, Fresnel, Softbox, Tungsten HMI Flo etc in their various power options and sizes The application would have 3D models of assets to place on the set eg Talent, Furniture, Props etc with a simple interface - drag and drop The way it would work is to scale up a set from say photos taken before a shoot, place the assets within the set, then arrange the lighting accordingly. The application would then render the scene (raytracing?) and show where any lighting issues need to be resolved, then by moving the lights adding gels etc, these issues could be addressed when an optimum has been achieved in software, the actual arrangement on set would mimic this ideal The application would serve two useful purposes 1 be an education tool to acquire good lighting knowledge 2 save time rigging a set and therefore cut production time does it exist I wonder? __________________ John Jay Beware *PLUGGER-BYTES*

August 10th, 2003, 02:44 PM	#3
John Jay Major Player Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: US & THEM Posts: 827	found this -- looks promising http://www.openstages.com/ __________________ John Jay Beware *PLUGGER-BYTES*

July 24th, 2003, 06:32 AM	#2
Barry Rivadue Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 508	What a great idea! I'd be very intrigued by such software.