Behind the Scenes: Food Videography with the Godox M600Bi/M300Bi
In today’s blog, we’ll go through the production behind the scenes of the “Taste of Zhongshan" (Season 2)” stories. Beyond discussing the utilisation of Godox light fixtures, we’ll also provide an in-depth explanation of Zhongshan.
10 years ago, the documentary “Taste of Zhongshan” was broadcast on the CCTV Record Channel, with it's reach extending beyond outboard China, including Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and other regions.
Taste of Zhongshan" (Season 2) - Behind the Scenes
What is the insight behind the creation of “Taste of Zhongshan II”?
Following on the success of the original concept, “Taste of Zhongshan" (Season 2)” aims to continue to promote Zhongshan food culture and the city of Zhongshan through a fresh perspective and enhanced technological advancements. This series boasts incredible cinematography, outstanding post-production, a rich humanistic atmosphere and a tone that is close to the audience. It is not only a food documentary series, but also a work that reflects the local characteristics of Zongshan and Lingnan culture.
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What do you think is the most important factor in food video production?
The key to food video production is to highlight the subject, ensure a concise composition and consistently employ diverse shooting techniques to convey the varied textures of foods. The goal is to emphasise the freshness, deliciousness and beauty of the food while making people salivate and raise their index fingers.
While food may lack expressions like shooting with people or animals, it is particularly important to pay attention to the “heat” of the photo and capture the most touching moment of the food at the correct time. You can then use the support of the soil and water of Zhongshan food to convey emotions to the audience. For residents, these dishes invoke a sense of familiarity and friendliness, while those from other regions are greeted with a delightful and intriguing freshness.
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The arrangement of lighting also plays an important role in effectively showcasing the shape, colour and texture of the dishes, helping to bring out the best in the culinary visuals and elevating the overall impact of the food video production.
What sets LED film lights apart from traditional film lights?
In recent years, LED lighting has entered the field of the film and television industry thanks to its development and innovative technology. Unlike HMI lights, LED lights are lighter and consume less power, greatly improving the filmmaking and transition efficiency of the process. Even more, its portability and mobility are benefits in filling the light in a small space. For example, in this shoot, the Godox LC500R stick light serves as a versatile fill light, easily applied in cars or handheld setups.
What was the reason for choosing Godox Film Lights?
The exceptional colour-rendering capability of lighting is crucial for faithfully reproducing the true colours of food, significantly impacting the audience’s visual experience. Godox film lights not only boast a high value of index Ra but also have impressive CRI and TLCI ratings of more than 96, which help to shoot vivid and lifelike visual scenes with high accuracy and consistency - particularly important when capturing the full colour capacity of the food and dishes featured.
Beyond its growing reputation in the filmmaking and photography industries, Godox Lights stand out for their comprehensive product line and compatible accessories with high quality construction and expandability.
What were the advantages you experienced while working with the Godox M600Bi and M300Bi?
During the filming process, it is often necessary to adjust the colour temperature as the scene and atmosphere change. The Godox M600Bi and M300Bi bi-colour LED lights, offering a range from 2800k to 6500K, empower the creator to finely control the interplay between warm and cool tones. Utilising multiple lights simultaneously enables you to achieve a nuanced contrast of cold and warm tones tailored to your specific requirements.
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The inclusion of the Godox app proves to be a valuable technological asset, enhancing the efficiency of the shoot. With the app, you can effortlessly adjust and experiment with lighting settings both before and during filming, all from the convenience of a mobile device without needing lighting assistance.
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