Recreating the Light: Obsession
Free for BFC Members
Join BFC for €30/year to attend this event for free - plus 10% off all workshops and member-only benefits.
Join BFC for €30/year to attend this event for free - plus 10% off all workshops and member-only benefits.
Join me as together we will be recreating at least one scene from Obsession. Perhaps more if time allows.
Obsession had excellent use of shadows and I will do my best to recreate some of the shots. I will explain my working theory, the processes I use to get that high contrast image to get deep shadows, and how to backlight and balance the lighting so you can have a usable image for post processing. This will be a collaborative exercise where I will be the guide.
Note: There are only 12 spots and this will be a popular one!
No requirements, just curiosity and a playful attitude,
Alex DePew has spent 17 years in the film industry as a Cinematographer and Gaffer, working on projects ranging from no-budget shorts, music videos, art projects, to ad campaigns for brands like Volkswagen, Loro Piana, and Adidas. He got his start in New York City, his hometown, and has shot all over the world. After moving to Berlin he found his passion for teaching and has taught hundreds of students over the past 9 years. Alex guides you through lighting craft with clarity and enthusiasm, making complex concepts accessible to all.
Alongside Klaus Salminen and Linda Paganelli, he co-leads the Berlin Film Community, now a registered e.V. and home to a community of roughly 17,000 filmmakers and film-lovers. Got questions about the workshop? Reach out at alex@berlinfilmcommunity.com.
