cinematography double shadow

dlevanchuk

dlevanchuk

i did a practice shot last night, and when played back the video on my computer, noticed a big nasty shadow..

http://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j102/vitalily/Randomness/?action=view&current=light.jpg

This was shot at night time, and i was practicing how to make the room @ noght likk like day.. So, On the right side I've set up 500w light with blue gel, and pplaced it at the angle, so i get nice blue accent on the wall, immitating daylight through the window..

For my key light I use 60w tungsten to delute strong blue light..

However, there is a big nasty "unnatual" double shadow from the right speaker.. How can i get rid of it? I didnt wantr to put another light, because it would just clog up the room..

What would you do to get rid of that shadow?
 
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I believe shadows can be solved by: using soft key light and fill light, some kind of after effects unwanted item removal technique, or 3 lights with the rim light from up top (a little behind props).

Taking your time to set up correctly and having another set of eyes will greatly reduce unwanted things in frame. Try moving the 3 lights around until you get what you want.
 
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Maybe you can try to make a window/blinds gobo that casts its effect on the wall including the speaker, so it looks like the sun is causing that shadow.

(Be VERY VERY mindful of fire causing potential at all times and NEVER leave anything like this
unattended. I wouldn't try it with a worklight, and I wouldn't try it with these materials.)

To see what I mean in principle (only) check it out:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157601137776106/

-Thanks-
 
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