Advice for talking heads gig, low light? at DVinfo.net

Simon Denny · April 24th, 2008, 01:29 AM

I'm doing a gig filming talking heads at a party with a interviewer on the mic asking questions throughout the night.
It's a night gig, indoors, party vibe, load of people in low light.
PD 170 with a light on board.
My question is?
Should i film wide open and stop down until zebras are just gone at 100% or 70%
Or this camera likes it at about 4.5f and stop down until zebras are just gone at 100% or 70%.

I'll do testing but maybe someone has had this kind a gig before?
Cheers
Simon

Michael Pulcinella · April 24th, 2008, 09:48 AM

Is there any way you can add some light to the shoot without affecting the mood of the participants?

April 24th, 2008, 01:29 AM	#1
Simon Denny Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,409	Advice for talking heads gig, low light? I'm doing a gig filming talking heads at a party with a interviewer on the mic asking questions throughout the night. It's a night gig, indoors, party vibe, load of people in low light. PD 170 with a light on board. My question is? Should i film wide open and stop down until zebras are just gone at 100% or 70% Or this camera likes it at about 4.5f and stop down until zebras are just gone at 100% or 70%. I'll do testing but maybe someone has had this kind a gig before? Cheers Simon

April 24th, 2008, 09:48 AM	#2
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