Placing Shadows, Third Edition: Lighting Techniques for Video Production
by Chuck Gloman, Tom LeTourneau
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Author: Chuck Gloman, Tom LeTourneauEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-02-21
ISBN: 0240806611
Number of pages: 304
Publisher: Focal Press
Book Reviews of Placing Shadows, Third Edition: Lighting Techniques for Video Production
Book Review: No Technique - thin on using shadows for anything
Summary: 1 Stars
Reviewer Joel (CA United States) is 100% correct: This book's description and all of the other reviews are completely misleading. The book is thin on content at this price range and doesn't even truly cover the subject of "Placing Shadows", and, other then building off of a foundation of the standard 3 point lighting system, it doesn't provide any techniques to do anything with shadows at all.
What it does provide is a good easily understood explanation of color and the measurable aspect of temperature along with definitions of the various existing light bulbs, their properties and color temperatures. But if you are at the stage where you're looking to buy a book to help you with using shadows then you should already know everything this book has to offer on this subject. And if not this isn't the book to get it from.
This book is not what I thought it would be as I was expecting some advanced knowledge on creatively using lights to create shadows that would enhance my productions. What I got was a rehash of the basics of illuminating a subject, with illumination as the key word.
If you want to learn lighting for video go get one of the lesser costing setup books that have page after page of diagrams of different sets and the various positions of where the lights should go.
This is not the book to help you learn about using shadow techniques to enhance your production as it is more a book about light bulbs and their color temperatures.
Oh, yeah, the second edition's cover is completely different and looks like a cheeply produced self published paperback book.
Now I have only one question: Where do I get a refund?
Summary of Placing Shadows, Third Edition: Lighting Techniques for Video Production
A mix of theory and practical applications, Placing Shadows covers the physical properties of light and the selection of proper instruments for the best possible effect. For the student, advanced amateur, and pros trying to enhance the look of their productions, this book examines the fundamentals and is also a solid reference for tips on better performance.* Heavily illustrated in full color!
* Covers the fundamental properties of light as well as many tips and tricks
* Includes up-to-date equipment and techniques such as lighting for High Def, HMI lighting, etc.
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