case studies
some typical scenarios where
the Gekko range of LED ringlight systems
would prove indispensible in the field
ON-LENS SYSTEMS
GENRE
Television
interview
Video
Exterior day
Television
interview
FORMAT
Video
LOCATION
Exterior day
The shot involves a piece to camera on location on a bright day.
The artist is backlit.
Problem: A daylight balanced light source fill is required to last for an interview piece, which may last as long as 40 minutes. (one digibeta tape). There is no one spare person to hold the lamp and maintain constant position. There is no lighting stand in the kit. The HMI sun gun batteries won’t last the length of the take and the settling in time.
Solution: kisslite, lenslite – this can be used at full power with the diffusion frame in place for over two hours. The position and quality of the light will remain constant throughout the take. If the sun or backlight changes due to cloud cover then the operator can adjust the level subtlety in shot with the power regulator on his belt without taking his eye away from the eyepiece of having to stoop down to reach the HMI ballast sitting on the floor.
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