Lighting on a white board.....Help at DVinfo.net

Ron Jones · April 14th, 2004, 08:54 AM

I will be filming a author talking, and from time-to-time showing math problems on a white board, using colored markers. Not sure best way to light so white board shows math problems clearly, without a glair problem. Can anyone help me? Also would a blue marker work better than lets say, a red marker?

I have just ordered but have not received yet, JTL TL-1500 Everlight Softbox Kit.

Thanks, Ron

Mike Cavanaugh · April 14th, 2004, 10:14 AM

Two suggestions - I'm sure others will contribute...

Use polarizing filters on the lights and on the camera - Adjust to eliminate glare

Set lights at an angle to avoid direct reflection back to the camera.

Ronald Lee · April 15th, 2004, 11:24 PM

use a different colored board?

Bryan Beasleigh · April 15th, 2004, 11:49 PM

The light will have to be diffused by using your new softbox. Either use a matte board or a polarizor on the camera lens. You just rotate the filter until the glare disappears.

Ron Jones · April 19th, 2004, 06:49 AM

Thanks to all.
The White boaed is a most by customer. Will try Bryans’ advice.

Ron

Wayne Orr · April 20th, 2004, 02:55 PM

Also experiment with the positioning of your lights. The soft boxes work great from side angles. Use one or two on the side with the white board, and the other as a fill from the opposite side. These lights are very easy to move around quickly and see what you are getting on a monitor.

Wayne Orr, SOC

Ron Jones · April 21st, 2004, 06:56 AM

Thanks Wayne.

Ron

April 14th, 2004, 08:54 AM	#1
Ron Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 95	Lighting on a white board.....Help I will be filming a author talking, and from time-to-time showing math problems on a white board, using colored markers. Not sure best way to light so white board shows math problems clearly, without a glair problem. Can anyone help me? Also would a blue marker work better than lets say, a red marker? I have just ordered but have not received yet, JTL TL-1500 Everlight Softbox Kit. Thanks, Ron

April 14th, 2004, 10:14 AM	#2
Mike Cavanaugh Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Albany NY Posts: 311	Two suggestions - I'm sure others will contribute... Use polarizing filters on the lights and on the camera - Adjust to eliminate glare Set lights at an angle to avoid direct reflection back to the camera.

April 15th, 2004, 11:24 PM	#3
Ronald Lee Major Player Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 435	use a different colored board?

April 15th, 2004, 11:49 PM	#4
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	The light will have to be diffused by using your new softbox. Either use a matte board or a polarizor on the camera lens. You just rotate the filter until the glare disappears.

April 19th, 2004, 06:49 AM	#5
Ron Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 95	Thanks to all. The White boaed is a most by customer. Will try Bryans’ advice. Ron

April 20th, 2004, 02:55 PM	#6
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	Also experiment with the positioning of your lights. The soft boxes work great from side angles. Use one or two on the side with the white board, and the other as a fill from the opposite side. These lights are very easy to move around quickly and see what you are getting on a monitor. Wayne Orr, SOC

April 21st, 2004, 06:56 AM	#7
Ron Jones Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 95	Thanks Wayne. Ron