Technique of Lighting for Television and Film (The Library of Communication Techniques)
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (973 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0240512995 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 466 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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"One of the best books on LIGHTING for film & television" according to Azhar Doctor. I highly recommend this book to cinematography students wishing to learn about lighting technique and styles. Millerson has taken the trouble to explain a lot of cinematic lighting in detail with a lot of illustrations, charts, diagrams, etc.This book is a MUST HAVE if one is serio. "Great book" according to Amazon Customer. This book is awsome. It starts from very basic information such as the nature of light to delve into specific details. For example it talks about facial features and how light affects their appearance through shadows, etc.Another great feature is that it gives images of an object o. KathySmithProductions said KathySmith. "There is another aspect of color which must be understood, and that is "color depth." This is the apparency of depth (relative distance from the viewer) characteristic of different colors and depending on background against which they appear.Against a white background, colors give
This is a practical study of the art and craft of lighting for the screen, comprising detailed discussions of the underlying principles and techniques involved. Lighting techniques need to be flexible, for they must satisfy a wide range of situations, and this book helps the reader to understand rather than merely imitate routines. The new text is sectionalized so that it is more adaptable to lighting courses and personal study. But learning through practice alone can take a great deal of time. Skillful lighting involves a subtle blend of systematic mechanics and a sensitive visual imagination. It assumes no previous knowledge or experience, and has been specially designed to put the exact information the reader needs at his fingertips. In its new format, this international sourcebook has been extensively restyled to reflect current developments. The text presents everyday problems and practical solutions, and suggests alternative effective methods. It requires anticipation, perceptiveness, patience and know-how. This book is a distillation of many years of experience, with advice and guidance that should bring successful results right from the start.. It covers all aspects of the craft, from the basic physics of illumination to everyday practicalities. There are explanations of the mechanics, techniques and a