Sometimes, you’re on assignment for a small gig without a pit. And sometimes, during said gig, they light the entire show with yellow-orange front-lighting. What do you do?
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The lighting for headliners Me Talk Pretty wasn’t pretty, but sometimes you just have to go in and bring home the best possible results.
Personally, I’m not a big fan of converting images to black and white simply because of the lighting, even in the instances of severe red light. Instead, a little WB tweak can go a long way – it’s not going to completely kill a lighting effect, but it’s enough to make a performer not look like they’re covered in lava. Maybe.
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Can you imagine is she tripped and fell while wearing those shorts?
Nice work, despite the lighting arrangement. I love that first drummer shot and the one following it. Maybe that girl will see your shot and live the moment forever.
Hey Brian, thanks for the comment, really appreciate it.
Everyone else, go and check out Brian’s awesome site http://www.playthisrecord.com.
Yes, nice capture of drummer was here.
Thanks, Achmad. The drummer actually had the best light during this set, for once.
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