Lighting

This film will mainly use a combination of natural lighting, key lighting, and chiaroscuro/side lighting. Natural lighting will be used in many of the less dramatic scenes in Evan’s high school and when he talks with his mom. Natural lighting replicates real life, and is free. Key lighting will be used in more poignant scenes, such as when he meets the Ghost of Past. Key lighting helps to illuminate the subject that is being focused on. Chiaroscuro lighting will be used in many of the dramatic scenes in the film, such as when Evan first spots Marley in his room. The chiaroscuro technique aids in providing drama and mood to a scene.

List of equipment: 

• 2 micro LED on camera lights
• 1 variable ND filter 
• 10 tungsten interior lights
• 5 fluorescent video lights
• 1 three point lighting kit

Sound

Sound will be closely monitored mainly using a boom pole and a combination of shotgun microphones. Occasionally, for scenes where this may be more tricky to navigate, the actors will wear wireless microphones and beltpacks.

List of equipment:

• 4 Rode VideoMic condenser shotgun microphone
• 1 boom pole 
• 4 Shure ULX wireless handheld mics
• 4 Shure PGX wireless beltpacks
• 2 Zoom H4n digital audio recorder
• 4 Sony MDR-7506 studio headphones
• 2 rolls of audio XLR cables 

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Camera Equipment‍

As most of the scenes will be shot in static or run-and-gun, a camera that can shoot both styles is essential. The shoulder mounts and tripod are essential to correctly capturing run-and-gun scenes without shaky audio.

List of equipment:

• 2 Canon T2i DSLR cameras (1080p, 24 fps)
• 2 DSLR viewfinder
• 4 4TB G-Raid harddrive
• 2 Shoulder mount
• 1 Tripod
• 1 roll of black gaff tape

Example of Staging for Lighting/Camera Direction

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