I need advice ASAP when it comes to lighting. Im filming in a tunnel junction similar to those featured below:




The tunnel goes way too far down for a local powersource and a generator is not all that optional. Unfortunately I cannot shoot it documentary style because it is a narrative. I dont want to boost the gain to lose video quality...nor do I want too slow a shutter speed (under 1/60) Please help! All advice is welcome!

extension cords, lots of them.

I'm telling you dude, just use a freaking generator. Put a bunch of blankets on it and no one will know.

Lighting is KEY when filming in dark places like that.

Cause Ima tell you, either its gonna look GOOD or BAD.

GOOD with lighting.

BAD with none or little.

Generator dude....GENERATOR

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Only you cant lug the generator down there with you, unless you all want to drift off into sleep and never wake courtesy of carbon monoxide poisioning from the exhaust fumes. It will still need to be above ground (which will cut down on noise)
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Kyle's smart, genny will be the best option. But you said that's out of the question.

This isn't the most ideal, but I've used propane powered camping lanterns (colman brand) before to light subjects. They're tough to control, but I'm sure with enough black wrap you could get what you need out of a couple of em. Plus, you should be able to white balance off them. And because they're propane, you won't have to worry about "the silent killer." ---well, as much as other hydrocarbons.

Hey, where are those tunnels? OC?

conrad hall used flashlights in Jennifer8.

if you're using a video camera, just go with flashlights. big ass flashlights. it's a tunnel, where are you going to establish the light source from anyway?

have your actor carry a flashlight, and then have two or three grips bounce them off the walls to create ambient light. and they can move them around when he does to make it look more realistic.