michael morlan, austin texas, cinematographer, director of photography, D.P., gaffer, camera operator

Michael Morlan . Production
lighting director/gaffer


 
"Shroud" feature – 2007 - in production
 

genre:

format:
 

thriller/horror

HDV

notes:

As lighting director on this micro-budget project with a minimal crew, I was trusted by DoP Richard Massey to make most of the creative and technical lighting choices.  We collaborated closely with editor/AD, Brad Stephens, and producer/director, David Jetre, to assure our choices best served the story and mood of the film.

As we approached each scene, I worked with Richard and Brad to determine the major action areas of the set and build rough-out lighting.  Once David started working with the cast, I identified any additional needs (usually hair lights, edging, and fill.)  With each new angle, I made final judgments and adjustments.

When possible, my fiercely dedicated G/E team lit ahead of the shooting team.  On the first few days, I metered to assure an F2.0 for the camera rated at 250ASA.  As I became accustomed to the lighting levels, I began lighting by eye.
 

tools:

camera – Canon XL-H1

lighting:
AFT one-ton tungsten G/E package

heroine in bed - morning:
2K Junior through sheer curtains
2x2 Lee soft silver or crinkled mylar bounce

saloon - day:
camera balanced at 4100K
2K Junior through window with hampshire frost on bottom panes
ambient skydome for fill (supplemented by 4x4 diffusion and 9-light FAY as needed)
fog to taste

jail - day:
camera balanced at 4100K
1K Baby through window
4x4 Lee soft silver bounce
fog to taste

campfire - night:
camera balanced at 4100K
FAY (2 globes) moonlight edge
1K Baby w/2x3 softbox on flicker box
200w china ball

 

 

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