{"id":113273,"date":"2019-05-07T10:34:19","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T15:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=113273"},"modified":"2019-05-07T13:30:27","modified_gmt":"2019-05-07T18:30:27","slug":"video-production-using-white-cyclorama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/video-production-using-white-cyclorama\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn How to Create a Timeless Look with a White Cyclorama"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lighting a white cyclorama? These tips will help you get the classic look you’re going for in your next film or video project<\/h2>\n

One of the most common tasks in video production is lighting a white cyclorama (or “cyc”) \u2014 a white backdrop. This timeless look can be difficult to master; however, with a few techniques, you can get the results you need.<\/p>\n

Let’s take a look.<\/p>\n

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Distance Your Sources<\/h3>\n

The first few times I tried lighting a white cyc, I was under the impression that you wanted to take your brightest sources and get them as close as possible to the white backdrop \u2014 to essentially blow it out \u2014 making it true white. However, I quickly realized that for a better-looking white background, a softer, more evenly cast light looks much better on camera, and you can do this by distancing the light from the backdrop. This approach will give your light a more even and appealing look. Essentially, just walk your light back for a more uniform spread, which will maintain a consistent exposure as the talent moves throughout the scene.<\/p>\n