Shane Hurlbut over at the Hurlblog recently posted a fantastic blog about lighting day exteriors. He mentions that lighting can depend greatly on the type of project you’re working on, as sometimes you have the luxury of waiting for the best light of the day, and other times you don’t because of scheduling.
Shane Hurlbut is world-renowned cinematographer.
In his blog entry, he details the tools he uses from apps to equipment for determining the right time to shoot.
He’s also got a great list of different tools to use for shaping light outdoors with backlighting and different materials.
You can see the various tools and techniques in action with various videos he’s included in the post, including the use of back light in movies like Into The Blue and The Greatest Game Every Played, as well as the use of side light in movies like Swing Vote and The Greatest Game Every Played.
If you are interested in some exterior day lighting information and helpful tips to make your next shoot great, check out the blog post here.