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Why film crews use stand-ins for lighting

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A-list celebrities simply do not have the patience to stand still while a technician measures shadows on their nose. Instead, productions hire people of roughly similar height and complexion to quietly absorb the heat of massive lamps for hours. Once the framing is flawlessly established, the actual star swoops in for five minutes to take all the credit.

Why film crews use stand-ins for lighting
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