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How to Turn Unused Space Into a Video Set (Part Three)

by Donna Maria

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In yesterday’s video post, I announced the exciting arrival of the dry wall. Today, I am happy to report that we found someone to help us place the dry wall. More about that later. For now, I want to share how we have decided to deal with the window on our set. As I mentioned in the first segment of the series, lighting is one of the most important aspects of set design. This video shows how important lighting really is.

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We’ll talk more about artificial lights like the ones we used in this video in a future segment. For now, our next step is to measure, cut and place the dry wall. After that, we’ll paint and add the window treatments. Then, we’ll be ready to design and put the set decor in place. Then, we’ll be done!

Question: Do you have a window to deal with on your set? If so, will you cover it completely or dress it up with shades, blinds and/or curtains, as we are doing, so you have more flexibility?

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posted on February 18, 2010 ·

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  • http://lillianskincare.com/ Angela Bowman Wales

    You crack me up! Great video – I can't wait to see more! :)

  • http://www.indiebusinessblog.com Donna Maria Coles Johnson

    Hope I crack you up in a good way. Always glad to bring a smile if I can. Thank you for watching, and I look forward to your videos, Angela!

  • http://www.eastonsweb.com jeaston

    Donna,

    Love the series…I suggest shades and a black window covering. The last thing you need is feedback from studio lights bouncing off the white shade.

  • http://www.indiebusinessblog.com Donna Maria Coles Johnson

    Thanks John! Hmmm, the shade is not white, it's quite tan. (The back of it is white.) Do you think that will make a difference?

  • http://www.eastonsweb.com jeaston

    Donna,

    Tan is the new white (smile)…it will reflect light with the same intensity as a white shade. When you visit a video studio you will see that most either have no windows or they are blackened out in some way. For you its not a big deal but its something to be mindful of.

    The smaller the space, the more of an issue it could be…

  • http://www.indiebusinessblog.com Donna Maria Coles Johnson

    OK, hmmmm. Maybe if we replace the gold curtains with dark blue and keep them pulled during taping. I do not plan to position myself immediately in front of the window at any time. I plan to be sort of diagonal to it so the set is not so flat. Darryl and I appreciate your suggestions! Thanks for taking the time.

  • http://www.indiebusinessblog.com Donna Maria Coles Johnson

    OK so wait. Let me ask you this. What about all of those Food Network shows taped in a kitchen with a window? It looks like they have some diffused natural light flowing in. They look really good, but they don't back light and the light from them is not bouncing everywhere. Have you ever used those, and if so, what are they and what do you think? Thanks, and send us a bill. LOL!

  • http://www.eastonsweb.com jeaston

    Donna,

    A home show set is just that … a home so its okay to have natural light. It all depends on the content of your program. Since you were putting up shades, I assumed light control was an issue.

    In reality, those home shows do control the light but putting up gels to control the light temperature (color) to match the interior lighting and in some cases diffusion material to soften the light. You can pick up these supplies locally at Barbizon.

  • http://twitter.com/ginarafkind ginarafkind

    Love seeing your progress! Can't wait to see the finished set :) .

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