Here is a clip that I've been working on for my new short.

Throwing Light

I like the effect but I need some help lighting the scene. Especially the close-up of the hand.

Any tips?

I dont think that the lighting is as big of a problem as the location is. The hallway and walls are very drab colors so it makes the shot a little boring. The glass door/windows, or rather the strong sunlight coming in through the windows, behind your character will make it really difficult to alter the lighting significantly. I would suggest shooting later in the day when the skies colors are much more interesting and more subdued and using a couple of wide orange or yellow lights from the top of the stairs and diffuse it down over the entire area to give it a warm glow. Also try turning the exposure down a little. And messing around with the contrast in post-production makes individual colors stand out a lot more, giving the illusion that you shot it on higher-definition than you actually did

Great advice. I agree, I think shooting the scene at a later time would help. Adding some coloured lighting from the top of the stairs for that "glow" would be a very nice touch.

Thanks,

Any other comments?

I agree, lighting wise, it looks as good as you're going to get in that location, without expensive high-end lights. The effect was very nicely done, too!

Thanks Perry, I always appreciate your comments considering what you have accomplished.
Looks like I'll have to try shooting at a different time of day for starters.

Thanks guys!