David Chapman
October 30th, 2007, 01:02 PM
My eyes are my light meter! I know, I know. Light meters are a little pricey($300+), but they are a great way to see what your exposure should be. I haven't done extensive work with one, but it can help to see how much light is actually on your subject. I was using (and in weddings do all the time) zebra to see where the skin tones were on the bride—and her dress!
Back to the light meter—
Those who use them, do you have any suggestions on which brand and specs needed in a model? Does anyone take the time to check this in a controlled environment with the HD100/200?
On some of the broadcast shoots (shot on film) we have been on, the DP uses this quite often to set up the lights and decide on gels and such. Should one use this in a smaller crew with just a few lights? I think I need one for sure, but I want to get some opinions on the matter and brands you like.
Thanks,
Back to the light meter—
Those who use them, do you have any suggestions on which brand and specs needed in a model? Does anyone take the time to check this in a controlled environment with the HD100/200?
On some of the broadcast shoots (shot on film) we have been on, the DP uses this quite often to set up the lights and decide on gels and such. Should one use this in a smaller crew with just a few lights? I think I need one for sure, but I want to get some opinions on the matter and brands you like.
Thanks,