Placing Shadows: Lighting Techniques for Video Production
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (827 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0240804090 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-14 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The new edition includes an expanded section on location lighting, including the latest equipment and techniques to make location work easier, less expensive and using considerably less power. For the advanced amateur and those pros looking to enhance the look of their productions, this book covers the fundamentals, as well as providing a solid reference for tips on better performance and how prepare for and avoid costly and time-consuming problems. A mix of theory and practical applications, Placing Shadows: Lighting Techniques for Video Production 2E covers the physical properties of light and the selection of proper instruments and their placement for the best possible effect. A section on studio lighting completes the work, including Hollywood-style lighting fixtures and techniques that will give interior work a balanced, professional appearance. The book includes all the latest lighting units available today.
Placing Shadows Grisha Placing Shadows in an appropriate title for this book. Shadows are the 3rd dimension of lighting ignored by many video professionals. The book explains in depth, the spectrums and characteristics of different types of light. Most books don't go into these explanations except 400 level college video classes. By doing so, it gives a basis to go on to discussing the many assorted manufactures lights and their practical use. Not just hypothetical lighting situations, but actual sets, from office settings to exercise videos. "Good info if you want to know how a light bulb is made." according to Joel. I have a background in photography so using tungsten lighting is not new to me. I thought this book would have more technique then I was led to believe.It does have some great info on how a light bulb is created and the various parts but is not very fulfilling. this book is not what I thought it would be like andthe reviews from others are misleading.It goes over various lighting setups, any photography book covers this and skims over ratios. It explains color meters in short detail but it would be great to have more ". "Must" reading for aspiring video producers & videographers. Midwest Book Review Now in a completely updated and expanded second edition, Placing Shadows: Lighting Techniques For Video Production continues to be the best one-volume "how to" guide and reference on the practical fundamentals of studio and on-site location video production lighting techniques. Producer, director, videographer, Chuck Gloman collaborates with independent lighting designer Tom Letourneau to provide a superlative guide that covers every aspect of video lighting from meters and scopes to lamps and reflectors. Placing Shado
He is a member of the Television/Film faculty at DeSales University in Pennsylvania. His articles appear regularly in Videography, Television Broadcast, TV Technology, Mix, and Government Video. An independent producer, videographer/director of videography, and editor with experience in all areas of video, from corporate training to television commercials.
Producer, director, videographer, Chuck Gloman collaborates with independent lighting designer Tom Letourneau to provide a superlative guide that covers every aspect of video lighting from meters and scopes to lamps and reflectors. Don't struggle with poor lighting on your next video shoot. It covers the principles of lighting and the equipment in practical and theoretical terms." - Robert Goodman, Videography"Placing Shadows: Lighting Techniques for Video Prodution will help you master the art of lighting and shadow placing. Anyone who uses video lights should take a look at Placing Shadows." - Charles Fulton, Videomaker"Placing Shadows is a basic book with enough depth a