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Implementing practical light into various layers of a composition can help filmmakers create dynamic indoor lighting. Why is this important? Because it emphasizes the three-dimensional space of the scene.Practical light sources are lights that are visible within the frame of a shot, but also light the scene itself. Different light sources vary in color temperature and overall brightness. When working with several artificial light sources, you need to be aware of the complications of balancing a practical lighting setup.Typically, you want to utilize practical lights by blending them into ambient lighting. Depending on the environment, light can bounce around very differently. This gives DPs less control of their setup and requires a lot of manipulation to get a perfect balance. Some spaces have higher ceilings with lots of lights. This requires the DP to try and match them by adding filters or even changing the color temperature.Here are some tips on how to manipulate practical lighting:
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