When you create a new scene you set either Interior, Exterior or Int/Ext, as well as the time, either Day, Night or Twilight. Previs Pro is changing the actual lighting of the scene as you make your selections. For most scenes this is probably sufficient. If you want more control of the environment, there are three additional options from the Scene Info dialog.
To the right of the SET options is the Floor box. Tapping this box let’s you pick from a variety of floor options. From dirt, to cobblestone, carpet to grass.
To the right of the SET options is the Floor box. Tapping this box let’s you pick from a variety of floor options. From dirt, to cobblestone, carpet to grass.
Color Grade Override. On the bottom there is a button to override the projects Color Grade, if any, for a specific scene. If you want the one scene to be in black and white, or saturated with red and yellow, you can add that filter here.
LIGHTING
When you create a light in Previs Pro you have an option to choose it’s type, name it, and apply a gobo filter to it as well. The lights aren’t designed to be 1:1 with real lights, that is beyond the scope of the app, so you’ll find categories of lights, not specific manufacturer’s offerings. But for planning purposes you can name lights to be exact matches to what you intend, and approximate the color, intensity and effect of the lights you plan to use when filming.To bring up a lights menu, tap it on the canvas and then tap Edit:
The Edit Light menu let’s you select from a variety of pre made light types, as well as setting the Intensity, Color, and Shadow opacity from the light. If you add a name to the light, it will be visible in the canvas and output for use in your planning.
If your light is directional, and not a Lantern, if you tap on it in the 2D or 3D canvas you can select from the Gobos menu. This lets you quickly apply a pattern onto the lights giving it a distinctive look.
