Lighting Observation

Lighting Observation 

For this task we were asked to set up a studio whilst being observed. 

We had to identify the hazards and take health and safety into consideration.

We started by checking the studio area and making sure there was available plug sockets and the space was big enough. When everything was safe we got all the equipment out of the bags and checked if we had everything.

We then picked up the white backdrop and threaded the pole through the middle.
When picking up the backdrop we had to make sure there was nobody around we could hit with the roll as its heavy.

I had to thread the pole through carefully, the pole could of got stuck and tore the roll inside or i could of pushed it too fast into Beth.

We then had to put it on the stands. To make sure the stands are steady we had to make sure the legs were level.

To extend it we started with the top of the three otherwise we wouldn't be able to reach it. When doing this we had to make sure we were being slow so we didn't hit the ceiling.
We had someone help us make the top level.

Once the top was level and we had checked the surroundings again we rolled out the backdrop with some of it covering the floor and used weights to keep it in place.

Now it was time to get the lights out. Firstly we checked if everything was in the box

When putting the lights up i made sure the stands were strong enough to hold the light, once i knew they were strong i made sure i tightened the lights on the stands really tight.

Adding the umbrella onto the light softened the light.

Make sure the lights are switched off then attach the two wires together without adding to much force and bending anything inside.

Firstly i had to make sure the floor sockets were turned off before putting the plug in then switch them on.

Taping the wire down to floor ensured no one would trip over it. I would also put signs up and make any other people aware of the hazard.

The next thing to do was to get the lights head height so it lights the whole subject

Now its to switch the lights on and test they both interact with each other.

Once we know everything works get the light meter to read what f stop we should have depending on what our ISO is on. Make sure nobody is looking directly to the light.