In this lesson we’ll see how the Standard Creative Style works for skin tones. Notes: First, we’ll look at the long shot, and then the close up. Each scene is underexposed by 4 stops and 2 stops, overexposed by 2 stops and 4 stops and correctly exposed. White balance is Daylight, constant. All footage recorded ... Read more
In this lesson we’ll see how the Standard Creative Style works for skin tones.
Notes:
- First, we’ll look at the long shot, and then the close up.
- Each scene is underexposed by 4 stops and 2 stops, overexposed by 2 stops and 4 stops and correctly exposed.
- White balance is Daylight, constant.
- All footage recorded in XAVC S in camera, in 1080p25.
- Click images to enlarge for 100% view.
- Model is wearing makeup in the close up, but not the long shot.
- In some cases a 4×4 ND filter was used, and this might introduce color shifts. I was shooting at high-noon, and this was unavoidable. The best way to overcome this bias is to study all the exposure details.
- I’m bouncing light off a white reflector in the close up.
- Credits: Model: Riya Chanda Assistant: Pranjal Vedant
Long shot comparison
Close up comparison
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Sareesh Sudhakaran is a film director and award-winning cinematographer with over 24 years of experience. His second film, "Gin Ke Dus", was released in theaters in India in March 2024. As an educator, Sareesh walks the talk. His online courses help aspiring filmmakers realize their filmmaking dreams. Sareesh is also available for hire on your film!
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