With all the functions Orbiter has, which of them has helped you solve problems on set quickly?

Orbiter has a very impressive new function: the color sensor. It can tell you the overall color temperature on set by its small sensor and adjust itself to the right color temperature to make the lighting looks harmonious. This is definitely a great help since it’s all about efficiency nowadays. Also, the wireless DMX can control color temperature, brightness, and special lighting effects, which saves lots of time adjusting lights and gives you time to create better shots.

For the exterior cave scene, how did you manage the exposure and key light to enhance the subject in the image?

For this shoot, we wanted it to look realistic, so all the scenes are shot on location. This became one of the obstacles for all the technical departments, especially for the cave scene. We had to walk almost 1,000 meters of road through the mountains to get to the cave. For the electrical department, the first issue was electricity. Most traditional lights need a lot of electricity, which was impossible to get in the cave. Thanks to new technology, lighting equipment is now very different from how it used to be. I chose all LED lights. The Dome is still my first choice for soft ambient light inside the cave. In this low-key lighting situation, I added the SkyPanel with an Octagon Softbox to light up and emphasize the subject’s face. To add some depth to the shot, we created two highlights as the sun shone through the little holes overhead.