Description
Book SynopsisThis book gives a comprehensive overview of lighting equipment and techniques for digital production. Suitable for either beginners or more advanced users, the fully updated fourth edition covers human sight vs. film or video, the basic issues of contrast and exposure, with explanation of how exposure of digital video differs from analog video or film, electrical connectors, requirements, electrical load management, safety issues, and the latest LED systems.
A variety of basic lighting setups for different situations are explained, with clear diagrams and photos showing the look of each approach. Techniques for shooting in available light and dealing with color problems in mixed lighting situations is examined. More advanced film-style lighting is covered, especially techniques in creating a convincing realistic look. A special section deals with solutions to common problems, ranging from reflections on glasses and dealing with white walls, to lighting very light-skinned and
Trade Review
Praise for the previous edition:
"If you don't know a tota light from a omni from a soft box or a fresnel; if you are unsure how to light a scene to achieve a particular look; if you think that lighting for a night shoot is to simply take your cam out at night and press 'record', if you fail to understand the difference between hard and soft light or find lighting terminology undecipherable, than this book is a must. Even if you already know all those things there are excellent and useful chapters for the advanced shooter and lighting tech covering low budget setups, advanced lighting setups." Steve Douglas, kenstone.net
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 Why is Lighting Important for Television and Video?
Chapter 2 Human Vision, the Camera, and Exposure
Chapter 3 Volts, Amps, and Watts
Chapter 4 Lighting Instruments
Chapter 5 Lighting Controls and Uses
Chapter 6 Basic Lighting Techniques
Chapter 7 Interview Setups
Chapter 8 Solving Common Problems
Chapter 9 Studio Lighting
Chapter 10 Advanced Lighting Setups
Chapter 11 Lighting Low-Budget Locations
Chapter 12 Specialized Lighting
Chapter 13 Imagination and Invention
Appendix 1 Using a Light Meter for Video
Appendix 2 Basic Primer in Signal Monitoring
Appendix 3 Addresses of Manufacturers
Glossary
Index
