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(@createyourownworld)
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I just bought a 600w floodlight. I can make it flash on and off with a switch on the back. Does anyone think this is an effective way to create lightning?

I want to have an actor standing at a window. Have someone flashing the floodlight on and off, while I film their face. Put it into post production and adjust the coloring.

 
Posted : 13/01/2008 10:08 pm
(@henry701)
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The light should be very white/blue. What could make it look better is having a cookie or something that would cast a shawdow of the window onto the actors face. Other than that add a sound effect and it's goond enough.

"Imperfection equals Realism"

 
Posted : 13/01/2008 10:38 pm
(@createyourownworld)
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Well, i'm going to put the light outside, so when it flashes the window frames will be present on their face.

 
Posted : 13/01/2008 11:28 pm
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