FCPX « Run 'n Gun Videography

Most of the color work on the background was done using Color Finale which allows you to independently control the hue saturation and brightness of the  main color components along with many other things.. Then I placed a softbox in the floor in the background left to create a fake light from the now dark window being sure to keep it off the walls. I could have done it more telephoto which can also be more flattering but chose this because she is a Duchess in a castle and I felt the grandeur of the room was important to include.. For those of you who read Run and Gun Videography The Lone Shooters Survival Guide you'll know I covered the subjects of lighting both generally and specifically in regard to interviews. In this case lighting was going to carry the job as the focal length was wide and the depth of field too great...  Read more