Yesterday, we were lighting up.
No, not the cigarette kinda lighting up. We rented a bunch of lights and examined the difference it makes in the quality of video. The camera will open up its aperture way more, if lighting is inadequate and degrade the overall quality of the picture. We have used lighting before, but not in the right quantity and positioning.
Our main concerns, were
1. The obtrusiveness of the light mounts to the local audience
2. The correct strength of lights
3. Correct positioning of lights
Here is a video clip from the event showing the video quality as being close to SD television:
Lights used:
2x1000W from the front
2x300W on the head/shoulders from the back
The other feature was the use of multiple cameras all positioned together to get wide/closeup shots. Thanks to Dan of Russel Video for the tip, who supplied the lights. This reduces staffing needs, with a multicamera setup. We fired up our good old Tricaster for achieving live editing to broadcast over Mediasite.
Photo Credit: Paul deSousa
Light Rental Funded by the Vic Divecha and Brian Dunn
