An overhead diagram and exposure record for each distinct setup. Enough to rebuild the rig from scratch or hand it to a gaffer.
Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
key_light | Fixture, modifier, colour temp, angle (e.g. 120d w/ Lantern @ 3200K, 45° camera-left) |
fill | Fill source and ratio (e.g. Bounce card, 1-stop under key) |
backlight | Rim or hair light |
practicals | Practicals in frame and their treatment |
ambient | Available light conditions (time of day, window direction, cloud cover) |
Diagram Format
Sketch overhead lighting maps in Excalidraw (Obsidian plugin) and export as SVG, then embed inline:
![[setup-001.svg]]For field notes without a diagram, a concise text description is sufficient — follow the format:
KEY → 120d Lantern, 3200K, 45° CL, 1.2m from subject
FILL → 4x4 bounce, camera-right, −1 stop
RIM → LED strip behind subject, 5600K
AMB → Overcast exterior, north-facing window