Set three-point lighting from a plotted key
Reinforce the set-lighting order from IATSE / production-craft training. Fill and backlight are not hung until the key exposure is locked.
- Place the key at the plotted angle.
- Set key height.
- Set key intensity to the target stop.
- Add fill to the specified ratio.
- Add backlight for separation.
- Keep backlight from flaring the lens.
- Cut spill with flags or barn doors.
- White-balance.
- Record the lighting plot.