Good light [Ep 13]
It’s very common among nature filmmakers to wake up very early. Often around 2-3 hours before the actual sunrise as you still need time to get to the location, and the good light already starts about 30-60 minutes before sunrise.
BLUE HOUR
You will always get the most magical light a few minutes before sunrise and after sunset. At this time of the day, you can get great silhouetted shots of protagonists and capture evenly lit and glowing landscapes.
GOLDEN HOUR
This is the time just after sunrise and before sunset. The sun enlightens the sky and earth with a warm glow and creates a moody atmosphere. This time of day is especially lovely to shoot in the direction of the sun or just slightly next to it. Creating a really nice depth in your image with the backlight.
AFTERNOON SUN
This is the time when you don‘t want to be shooting. The sun creates strong and harsh shadows, and it will be hard to capture details as the light creates a world of light and shadow. The only way to shoot in these conditions is to use a big diffusor to soften the light.
CLOUDY DAYS
The clouds serve as one giant diffusor and create an atmosphere of soft light that allows you to shoot all day long. This isn‘t the most „beautiful“ light, but it‘s a very reliable one to create continuity between your shots.
