Transforming An Arena Into A Rooftop Basketball Court With Rental Backdrops

By Guest Author: Barry Andersson One of my recent jobs really challenged me in a way that, literally, required an out-of-the-box solution. I was hired to direct an in-arena opening video and promo...

Barry Andersson November 17, 2022 Questions?

Hazed and Confused? Comparing Atmospheric vs Camera Filter Haze Effects

[guest_author] I love watching movies and TV shows where the characters are walking around dark rooms and you plainly see their flashlights and other light sources. Most are aware that this is done...

Barry Andersson July 12, 2016 Questions?

Green Screen: It’s So Much Easier Lit In Green

It seems that almost every shoot I work on has at least one green screen setup these days. How I light that green screen depends on if I am using a client’s gear or my own equipment, how large the...

Barry Andersson May 13, 2016 Questions?

LitePad Vector: The Swiss Army Knife of Lighting

I’m a bit obsessive. I read a lot of books, blogs, articles and interviews looking for the best lighting techniques and the lights needed to create beautiful images. I want to learn techniques from...

Barry Andersson January 14, 2016 Questions?