Motion Picture and Video LightingMotion Picture and Video Lighting, Second Edition, is the indispensable guide to film and video lighting. Written by the author of the industry bible Cinematography, this book explores technical, aesthetic, and practical aspects of lighting for film and video. It will show you not only how to light, but why. Written by an experienced professional, this comprehensive book explores light and color theory, equipment, and techniques to make every scene look its best. Now in full color, Motion Picture and Video Lightingis heavily illustrated with photos and diagrams throughout. This new edition also includes the ultimate 'behind the scenes' DVD that takes you directly on a professional shoot and demonstrates technical procedures and equipment. In addition, 20 video clips include lighting demonstrations, technical tests, fundamentals of lighting demos, and short scenes illustrating different styles of lighting. demos, and short scenes illustrating different styles of lighting. |
Contents
THE HISTORY OF LIGHTING | 1 |
LIGHTING SOURCES | 10 |
FUNDAMENTALS OF LIGHTING | 35 |
BASIC SCENE LIGHTING | 58 |
LIGHTING HD DV AND SD VIDEO | 86 |
EXPOSURE THEORY | 99 |
THEORY AND CONTROL OF COLOR | 128 |
ELECTRICITY | 149 |
THE TEAM AND SET OPERATIONS | 190 |
LAMPS AND SOCKETS | 203 |
TECHNICAL ISSUES | 213 |
Appendix | 232 |
Acknowledgments | 245 |
Special Thanks | 246 |
About the Author | 247 |
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Page xii - PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION Since the first edition of this book was...
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