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Production Notes: Shedding Light on the Secret of Shadows
Hosted by Perry Jenkins
SEASON: 1 EPISODE: 105 RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
Shadows casted by cookies are a simple way to create spectacular cinematic sets. The secret to creating moodier moods and breaking up boring backgrounds is simple: all you need is a light and some cardboard. In this episode, Perry will shed some light on the subject of shadows.
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"Cookies" have turned me into a DJ & PN fan. Thanks so much for these tutorials: they are great! You guys really practice what you preach - aNd thanks for the humor!
Thank you so much for making this epidode, I thiought something like this would be difficult,but it's not.
One thing I really enjoy about your sequences is that you show us simple ideas that take a simple shoot and make it look top notch. It's really enlightening to see how the whole "bedroom" set was just a scaffold, light with cookie and a few props. The same goes for the "kitchen" set.
PLEASE keep the great tips, examples, scene break-downs, and humor coming!
I'd like to see you break down a scene into all the elements and show us how it's done. For example, how would you create a doctor's office scene in your studio for a talking head interview? Lights, gels, cookies, props, mics, etc.
And please leave a few cookies for Billy. We need to keep him going strong.
Great way of explaining again Perry! I'm excited to see more tutorials. Your way of presenting the information is fun while I learn at the same time. Great information to use.
Thanks Mate, that was excellent...could've done with a few tips like that a month ago to liven up a bunch of talking heads.
Knocked it out of the park again. Thanks Perry and thanks Digital Juice for making it possible. I look forward to all the episodes each week and even in cases where it is info you know it still excites you to go shoot something and perfect your craft. Especially when the results are as good as what Perry accomplishes. See you next week.
These DJ TV segmenets are much more than informative...they are entertaining too! Great job. I really look forward to viewing them each week.
Great as usual. Perry actually should be in the movies. I mean move to Hollywood and give it a shot. Great on-screen presence.
Very nicely done. It's always good to get back to where we all started from. Reminds you to think outside of the box.
Now if you could only teach us how to build a camera crane out of PVC, duct tape, and some old lawn chairs....LOL. Keep up the good work. Thanks!
VERY informative...GREAT techniques......my favorite segment of all of the DJTV spots!! Keep it up!! Also, I LOVE the idea of how to properly light green screens and how to maximize Green Screen usage!
I love the info you give us but I love your sense of humor even more. Your clips are a joy to watch.
Perry!
I've been following you for a few years (remember VideoMaker?) I teach high school video production in Seattle, WA. You're doing a great job! The shows are brief, effective, and captivating, and that's not easy to do with 15 - 18 year olds!
As my class puts it, "DJTV is hot!"
Another great episode. I love the inexpensive, homemade alternatives to the expensive products that are out there. Thanks for more wonderful ideas.
Great! Now I know how I'm going to involve my grandkids in helping me when they visit next time. Wonderful ideas we used as kids can now be used for improving my professional work - inexpensively. Who says you can't have fun while working? Thanks.
Thanks for doing this great stuff Perry. I can't tell enough people about how great Digital Juice is . . . all of you!
Abbie
Dear Perry,
Thanks for making it look as easy as it can be! And in a couple of minutes at that!
Catherine
Awesome video.. Unbelievable effects. Amazing stuff.. Im very thankful to you for this video..I always wanted to know how this sort of effects were shot.. You have shown me the way. Thanks once again. After watching your tutorial I happened to watched one hindi film and I found similar shots and I knew how they were shot NOW..I have a question to ask. In the three point lighting, what is the capacity of wattage to be used in the lighting. I mean for keylight, fill-light and the hairlight.. Can you give some information about it..
Great content. I read people commenting that they wish it was longer. Personally, I like the small portions driving one important point home. I also like the fact you guys are putting these out so frequently. I keep coming back every week and have even found myself making more purchases on the site just because I am here. Your marketing team as well as your content creaters deserve a pat on the back! "Oh... Billy"
Nice as usual. DJ really hit the nail on the head with your hire. Even though all these techniques can be done cheaply, it is so much easier with the correct gear. ie...Lights w/ barn doors & snoots, real soft lights, C-stands, and a creative cell in the ol noggin.
I don't want to see you starting to sell ad time for your episodes...but you probably could! Keep up the GREAT work Perry.
Perry! You rock as usual! Great info, great lighting tips, and really opens up the eyes of us 'newbies' on thinking outside the box. A few colored gels, some "gobos", and some lighting.....wow! We see this stuff DAILY in movies and television, and don't even realize it! Keep 'em coming!
I like you clips very much
BUT you promes last time you will talk about TURN TABLE in your next clip
Any way good job!!!!!
Perry, You are hilarious. Don't tell the other guys but your shows are my favorite. I really appreciate your simple, yet creative tips. This episode was one of my favorites. You are the man! Keep em coming!
Thanks Perry, very understandable and useful. But gee, how tall WAS that building the ending "kitchen" was in. It seemed like the sun was shining UP to it. :)
Simple, concise and straightforward! Nice job and keep them coming. It's amazing what a little imagination and time can do for your shot!
That is so cool. My son just had his senior pictures taken and they used the Gobos. I love that effect you created with the cookie. Very entertaining as usual.
Thanks!
Once again, a very informative tutorial. Showing lighting techniques like this are very helpful. I look forward to what's next. I mentioned in a previous post that it would be very helpful for you to tell us the wattage of bulbs used and why.
In fact, why not do an overview of the different types of lighting fixtures (pars, fresnels, RIFA, etc.), what's best to use where, advantages/disadvantages of each of type of fixture, decision of what wattage size to use and why, best placement for lighting a set, etc.
While I'm on a roll here, how about tutorial dealing with lighting a green screen, best placement for the lights, what kind of lights and color of gels to use (if any), how far talent should be away from background, should the light on talent be different than used on green backdrop, how should that light be set, how do you deal with reflection of green onto a woman wearing panty hose (which hose seems to absorb the green easily -- and no she doesn't want to dress in s
Great tips....I love the "during" shots moving out into the "how it's done" shots....it gives me a new outlook on what I see in TV shots...This gave me tons of ideas. I can't wait to get to cutting my GOBO's....great last segment on the 'morning table'.
I like how he mentions an alternative to harming a tree.