Basic Lighting Worktext for Film and Video

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