Shooting 6 ASA Film

[Ira]

I'm going to be playing around with Spectra film's Hi-Contrast B&W reversal--ASA 6.

For an indoor (kind of) set 20 wide by 10 deep, what kind of regular wattage are we talking about to make this work under normal conditions for an indoor scene?

I'm guessing between 2400 and 3200, but keep in mind that I'll be shooting at 16fps, for a speeded up silent film look. That means less light needed than 24fps, correct?

Yeah, I'll be metering of course, but I'm looking for a starting point.

 

[Kim Welch]

I apologize for the delay in responding, and thank you for posting. At ASA 6, you'll need a lot of light, more than you might expect. Shooting at 16 fps does give you a bit more exposure per frame (about two-thirds of a stop over 24 fps with the same shutter angle).

Start by metering a test with your available units, and expect to need several kilowatts for a set that size, or use daylight through windows. Shoot a test roll first. Our Cinematography forum is a good place to share your results!