Pre-light Day
Why is Pre-light Day important?
Golden Hour clients value having a Pre-light Day because it often serves as their first hands-on experience with virtual production. While this day isn’t mandatory, it plays a crucial stage that provides an opportunity to understand the basics of virtual production, adjust lighting, angles, and logistics before the main production days. It ensures that everything runs smoothly when clients are present, giving them confidence in the process and allowing for any necessary tweaks. By addressing potential issues and fine-tuning setups in advance, you are setting yourself up to have a seamless and efficient production, ensuring your project is executed flawlessly from start to finish.
DAY RATE
$6,000
What is typically done during Pre-light Day?
Setup and Calibration — The LED Volume is turned on and all technical equipment is set up and calibrated. This includes adjusting the screens, camera tracking systems, and ensuring all technology is functioning correctly.
Scene Layout and Movements — Plan and arrange the movement and positioning of sets and actors within the virtual environments. Determine the transitions between different scenes, especially for multi-environment shoots.
Lighting Adjustments — Fine-tune both virtual and physical lighting setups to match the desired look. This involves adjusting light sources, shadows, and reflections to ensure they appear natural and cohesive with the virtual environment.
Camera Angles and Lenses — Work with the director of photography (DP) to determine the best camera angles and lenses for each shot. Test and adjust to ensure the virtual environment looks optimal on camera.
Technical Rehearsals — Conduct technical run-throughs to test the integration of live-action elements with virtual environments. Check synchronization, parallax effects, and real-time rendering to identify and resolve any technical issues.
Timing and Logistics — Plan the timing and logistics of the shoot, creating a detailed schedule. This helps to minimize downtime and ensures a smooth workflow during the actual production.
Crew Coordination — Ensure all departments, from lighting and camera crews to the virtual production team, are aligned. Clear communication and collaboration are essential for a successful shoot.
Staging and Blocking — Plan the movement and positioning of actors and/or props within the virtual environments. Pre-stage props and sets in designated areas for easy load-in and load-out during scene changes, ensuring efficient transitions and reducing downtime.
Final Adjustments — Make any final tweaks based on the rehearsal results and crew feedback. This ensures everything is optimized and ready for the main production days.