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How would you describe the cinematography in these stills? The light is soft, there's not much contrast, but it does not look plain like a typical commercial movie. I can obviously see the difference, but don't know how to put it in words. I would love to hear from

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How can I achieve this lighting setup? I'll be shooting a congressperson interview in a couple of days and I need some advice on where to put the lights. Thanks : r/cinematography