Did you ever notice
that in the movies we never have a problem seeing a
person's features while he's driving down the road? Even
at night?
The next time you go driving, look over
at your partner and focus on the light hitting his or
her face. Unless the sun is shining right through the
windshield, your partner will be fairly dark compared to
the bright light outside the car. At night, you won't
see much at all. Obviously, something is going on here.
Good, well-hidden lighting inside the car and a little
suspension of reality are the key. In this column, we
will look at ways to light the interior of a car, during
the day and at night, to create realistic-looking
lighting, while making it easier to see your actors'
faces. We'll also talk about some car lighting safety
issues. (read
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