Is there a way to guarantee a specific look on screen without spending half the budget on post-production color grading? I am trying to film a night scene that is supposed to take place under a full moon, but every single approach I have tried so far makes it look either like a cheap horror movie or like daytime with a blue filter slapped on. I am a beginner, so maybe I am missing something obvious, but I have watched tutorials and read articles for three days straight, and none of the advice seems to work for my particular situation. I tried using a high ISO with a fast lens, but the noise was unbearable, and the light sources looked unnatural. Then I tried adding practical moonlight with a few LED panels gelled to a cool blue, but the shadows were too harsh and the whole thing looked fake, like a stage play. I also attempted to cheat it by shooting at magic hour and underexposing, but the sky had too much orange in it and the color correction in post just made the actors look sick. I am tired and a bit frustrated, but I am trying to stay polite about it. I have a very limited lighting kit, just two small LEDs and a few household lamps, and I cannot afford to rent anything. What is the simplest way to get a believable moonlit look with minimal gear, and is there a specific white balance or camera setting I should lock in before I even start?
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