#ydk E031 "Light Spaces, not Faces"

Is Ethan becoming a “foot chandler”? He’s certainly diving deep into lighting approaches, not just techniques. And he now faces the choice – what should he prioritize, space or face? To find out we delve into an exploration of space as character in movies, and look at the use of ‘practicals’ in the lighting process. LINKS: The Tenebrism style street photographer referred to in the Ep is Harry Callahan. Well worth checking out, let us know what you think! For easier navigation (or not) of the Episode, or to peak your interest, here are some Plot points (= Timestamps) of the Episode: 00:07 A new appraoch, 80% space, 20% face 02:23 Space as Character (Major Film NERD Alert!) 11:11 ​​What you hide is as important as what you show 14:11 Finding balance - Tenebrism vs Believability 17:03 Working with Practical Sources 23:52 Current Trends in Space Lighting 31:14 SUMMARY - Space vs Face Filed under: #ydkydk, filmmaking, #noobcast, podcast, filmmaking conversation, lighting, Tenebrism, Caravaggio in filmmaking, Light Chats, practicals, space as character, Alien, Aliens, Prometheus, Blade Runner, Eyes Wide Shut, The Shining, lighting faces, lighting spaces