Filming in Washington Square Park

[thenestor]

I didn't actually see anyone filming, nor were any actors present, so it wasn't totally exciting. But they were setting up a massive amount of lights, which I found interesting. They even had a huge illuminated hot air balloon, which I assume was going to be used to cast overhead light from a great distance, like moonlight.

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[jewel427]

The ballon thing is so neat. I wonder if it as blinding in person as it is in this picture. I would think not becaue what would be the point of having squinty eyed actors?

[thenestor]

It's pretty damn bright, just like any big spotlight would be. The balloon itself is translucent off-white fabric, and then there's a giant halogen bulb suspended in the middle of it, so it looks like a huge frosted light bulb. It's on the ground in this picture, but like I said, it's a hot air balloon. So when they film, it's high up in the air, and it casts light downward. I doubt anyone would be looking straight at it.