We were shown the whole process how to set up a scene using Prolinca monolight kit. Andy Golding asked us to create a stage lighting effect and then showed us his entire gadget range from reflection/through umbrella, colour gel, barndoor kit, honey cone etc. Most of the stage lights are located quite high; therefore, to emulate it, we put the moonlight in the highest possible position with barndoor half close to create the spot light effect. To emulate sunshine, we need to take reflector off. To create a justified lamp post light, we need to use flagging to create the ambiance. We then worked out synchronizing of 2 monolight kit via slave sensor. Of course, the metering, posing, composition etc.
The amazing part is that he used a white plastic board to block some of the motivated stage lighting to create some shadow and high contract to achieve the right ‘staging light’ effect. This subtle usage did make a huge difference in the final shoot. The other thing is that he used blue gel in front lighting and yellow gel in back light, to contrast the stage light and cosy backstage lighting.
The final shoot is absolutely fantastic. A perfect Cindy Sherman style! I love studio lighting, as it just makes a bland dull image so dramatically vivid.
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