We learnt how to use the Lowel Lights this week as we are expected to help with on the second years end of year film shoots as mainly grip and gaffers. Other than that we learned what Blocking is in filming term.
Fren-L
Pronounced as Fer-Nel, is a tungsten light with a wattage of 650w.
It has a flood and spot setting like the redhead lights. The Fren-L has a protective screen. This is ensure that when lens breakage happens, it will restrain all of the glass.
For more information please look at the link provided below
http://umlsrt.com/wp-content/uploads/Studio%20Documents/Lowel_FrenL650_Lights.pdf
Rifa
This light can act as a soft key or fill light. This light has a clip on gel attachment which defuses the light and makes it softer, which is useful if it is being used for lighting a subjects face and strong shadows are not wanted.
For more information please look at the link provided below
http://lowel.tiffen.com/download/Rifa-lite.pdf
Blocking
It is important to block scene before shooting them. Blocking scenes allows the director to express how they want the actors to move within the scene, and gives the camera operator a chance to experiment with the camera movement/angles before going into shooting mode. In short, blocking is like a basic run through of what will be happening when in shooting mode.
Every film shoot is divided into five parts:
1. Block – determining where the actors will be on the set and the first camera position
2. Light – time for the DOP to light the set and position the camera for the first shot
3. Rehearse – camera rehearsal of the first set-up with the actors and crew
4. Adjustments – making lighting and other adjustments
5. Shoot – shooting the first scene (then repeat the process)
Blocking can be like a choreography of a dance. All elements on the set (actors, extras, vehicles, crew, equipment) should move in perfect harmony with each other. This makes sure everyone is on the same page and ensures that what happens in the scene flows nicely and keeps everyone safe.
It is useful to have a shot list as this will help the cam op know what they want to achieve and will give you a direction in assuring that things are going to the script.
Some examples of 2nd year shoots that I worked in. (Pictures taken from Daisy as my phone decided to stop working and the storage could not be accessed)
Aaron's set where I worked as First AD. Blocking in progress
On Ben's set where I worked as the Gaff.
Reference about blocking : https://www.nyfa.edu/film-school-blog/the-5-stages-of-blocking-a-scene/
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