u/flmker

Hey everyone, I recently tried setting up a book light for an interview and was really happy with how soft the key turned out.

That being said, I’m still trying to master and truly understand roll-off and shadow transition. On a recent faster-paced shoot with a shorter setup window, a producer mentioned that the shadow on the side of the talent's face felt a bit too harsh.

To fix that next time, should I be leaning toward physically larger sources to get more wrap-around, or is it better to just manage it by introducing a bounce on the shadow side to lift the contrast?

Would love to hear how you all manage roll-off when you're fighting the clock on set!