First Music Video Inside Nightclub-lighting Suggestion at DVinfo.net

Michael McConnell · August 2nd, 2003, 06:40 PM

HELLO,

I will be shooting my first hip-hop video in your basic regular nightclub setting. I will be working with two canon xl'1s. its your typical dark strobe lit nightclub-I plan to have the artist perform on stage and different areas around the dance floor--I dont want to turn up the house lights because it will take away from the point of using a nightclub--my question is what lighting setup do you think I would need-in terms of wattage, model etc.--I have displayed a picture for you to see the lighting situation. Thanks for your help.

http://nonstopnights.com/photo.php?g...e=Sessa&pid=87

Rob Lohman · August 11th, 2003, 05:08 AM

I suggest taking a look at spot-light mode since most of the
light is coming from above and creating small pools of light.

You will require additional lighting indeed if you want to stay
away from low shutter modes and grain. Perhaps the club can
just use a lot more lights then they usually do [I've worked at
a club and they usually only use about 10% of their lights -> and
then switch to another 10% etc.].

Michael McConnell · August 11th, 2003, 05:18 AM

I picked up a pair of lowell tota-lights yesterday--750 bulbs--my friend has the same kit also--We were thinking of going with that softbank cover for certrain scenes but, I plan to isolate a lot of the shots and properly light them--thanks for the suggestions i will def take them into concideration.

August 2nd, 2003, 06:40 PM	#1
Michael McConnell Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: corona,ny Posts: 66	First Music Video Inside Nightclub-lighting Suggestion HELLO, I will be shooting my first hip-hop video in your basic regular nightclub setting. I will be working with two canon xl'1s. its your typical dark strobe lit nightclub-I plan to have the artist perform on stage and different areas around the dance floor--I dont want to turn up the house lights because it will take away from the point of using a nightclub--my question is what lighting setup do you think I would need-in terms of wattage, model etc.--I have displayed a picture for you to see the lighting situation. Thanks for your help. http://nonstopnights.com/photo.php?g...e=Sessa&pid=87 __________________ co-owner www.gakcity.com

August 11th, 2003, 05:08 AM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I suggest taking a look at spot-light mode since most of the light is coming from above and creating small pools of light. You will require additional lighting indeed if you want to stay away from low shutter modes and grain. Perhaps the club can just use a lot more lights then they usually do [I've worked at a club and they usually only use about 10% of their lights -> and then switch to another 10% etc.]. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 11th, 2003, 05:18 AM	#3
Michael McConnell Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: corona,ny Posts: 66	yep I picked up a pair of lowell tota-lights yesterday--750 bulbs--my friend has the same kit also--We were thinking of going with that softbank cover for certrain scenes but, I plan to isolate a lot of the shots and properly light them--thanks for the suggestions i will def take them into concideration. __________________ co-owner www.gakcity.com