Planning and lighting the set

First, we arranged our set in the studio into the final positions and brought in volunteers to represent the 4 guests and host who were then seated in the final positions they would be on the day of filming. After playing with different lighting methods we decided on the 3 point lighting method.

Using this method it attempts to eliminate most of the shadows on the talent's features while providing a "halo" like outline to them to help set them appart from the set. To do this we had a Key light (Tungston/spotlight light) aimed at one side of the talent from the right hand side of the studio, bringing out the features on one side while shadowing the other. Next we brought up a Fill light (Cool light) on the other side of the studio and aimed it at the other side of the talent to soften or remove the shadows on the other side of their face. Finally we used a Backlight (Tungston) to provide the "Halo" effect and bring them out from the background from the camera's perspective.