Making actors look good outdoors can be really difficult. When possible I try to schedule outdoor shoots for morning or afternoon so as to avoid mid-day “raccoon eyes” that make actors look… well, unpleasant at best. This isn’t always possible, however, and as we’re responsible for getting the shots the director needs no matter what it’s important to know how to keep moving forward regardless of how ugly the ambient light is.

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