Basic Lighting Worktext for Film and Video

Basic Lighting Worktext for Film and Video
by Richard Ferncase

Basic Lighting Worktext for Film and Video
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Author: Richard Ferncase
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1992-05-06
ISBN: 0240800850
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Focal Press

Summary of Basic Lighting Worktext for Film and Video

Basic Lighting Worktext for Film and Video guides the film and video student through a series of readings, exercises and projects designed to provide the fundamentals of light science. In addition to up-to-date descriptions of equipment and tips on how to use it properly, the book provides numerous set-ups that illustrate the techniques and thoughts behind proper studio and location lighting.

From this book, you will learn:
* The fundamentals of light and electricity in film
* The fine distinction of lighting for video versus lighting for film
* How to identify and filter sources such as daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, arc, HNI and industrial discharge lamps
* The use of lensed and open-faced lighting fixtures
* How to modify with barndoors, scrims, snoots, nets, cookies, and other accessories
* Variations on the basic three-point lighting setup
* The duties of each member of a lighting unit
* How to light night exteriors, day interiors, and campfires
* High-key, low-key, and modulated value lighting
* How to scout locations, plan lighting, plots, and pre-rig sets

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