Lighting for Digital Video and Television
eBook - ePub

Lighting for Digital Video and Television

  1. 284 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Lighting for Digital Video and Television

About this book

This 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 very dark-skinned subjects in the same shot. Special lighting situations, such as lighting night scenes or bluescreen sets, are covered in detail, with studio lighting covered in a dedicated separate chapter. The book is also peppered with anecdotes and trivia about lighting techniques and the lighting trade.

It is the ideal text for both beginners studying lighting and cinematography, as well as more advanced practitioners.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright Page
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgements
  7. Introduction
  8. CHAPTER 1 Why Is Lighting Important for Television and Video?
  9. CHAPTER 2 Human Vision, the Camera, and Exposure
  10. CHAPTER 3 Volts, Amps, and Watts
  11. CHAPTER 4 Lighting Instruments
  12. CHAPTER 5 Lighting Controls and Uses
  13. CHAPTER 6 Basic Lighting Techniques
  14. CHAPTER 7 Interview Setups
  15. CHAPTER 8 Solving Common Problems
  16. CHAPTER 9 Studio Lighting
  17. CHAPTER 10 Advanced Lighting Setups
  18. CHAPTER 11 Lighting Low-Budget Locations
  19. CHAPTER 12 Specialized Lighting
  20. CHAPTER 13 Imagination and Invention
  21. APPENDIX 1 Using a Light Meter for Video
  22. APPENDIX 2 Basic Primer in Signal Monitoring
  23. APPENDIX 3 Addresses of Manufacturers
  24. Glossary
  25. Index