Autorentext

John Jackman is an author and filmmaker who has been involved in dramatic and video production since the mid-1970s. He has produced several feature films and documentaries and has contributed to numerous industry magazines.

Klappentext

This book gives a comprehensive overview of lighting equipment and techniques for digital production. Suitable for beginners and advanced users, the fully updated fourth edition covers human sight vs. film or video, the basic issues of contrast and exposure, safety issues, and the latest LED systems.

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1 Why is Lighting Important for Television and Video?

Chapter 2 Human Vision, the Camera, and Exposure

Chapter 3 Volts, Amps, and Watts

Chapter 4 Lighting Instruments

Chapter 5 Lighting Controls and Uses

Chapter 6 Basic Lighting Techniques

Chapter 7 Interview Setups

Chapter 8 Solving Common Problems

Chapter 9 Studio Lighting

Chapter 10 Advanced Lighting Setups

Chapter 11 Lighting Low-Budget Locations

Chapter 12 Specialized Lighting

Chapter 13 Imagination and Invention

Appendix 1 Using a Light Meter for Video

Appendix 2 Basic Primer in Signal Monitoring

Appendix 3 Addresses of Manufacturers

Glossary

Index