Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Format (B × H): 172 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 704 g
A Practical Guide to the Art and Craft of Lighting
Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Format (B × H): 172 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 704 g
ISBN: 978-0-367-81909-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The book focuses on first-hand application of technical knowledge, beginning with simple lighting setups and progressing to more complicated scenarios, and features accompanying diagrams, illustrations and case studies to demonstrate their real-world application. Key topics covered include basic three-point lighting, lighting moving actors, set lighting and exposure, instrument selection, bringing style to your lighting, color temperature and the Kelvin scale, exterior lighting, lighting categories and genres, green-screen techniques, money and budgeting, and electricity and electrical distribution. The book also provides guidance on career paths including what a grip does, case studies with photos and diagrams, and an extensive glossary of set terminology to introduce students to the language of filmmaking.
A must-have resource for film and media production students taking classes in lighting and/or cinematography.
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Introduction; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 Why we light; Chapter 2 Lighting basics; Chapter 3 Grip equipment basics; Chapter 4 Electricity; Chapter 5 Exposure and compression; Chapter 6 Color temperature, the Kelvin scale, and gels; Chapter 7 Refining portrait lighting and cross keying; Chapter 8 Planning for motion on set; Chapter 9 Background lighting; Chapter 10 Choice of lights: 3200K and Kino Flos; Chapter 11 LED lights; Chapter 12 HMIs; Chapter 13 DMX and controlling lights; Chapter 14 Green and blue screen; Chapter 15 Daytime exterior lighting; Chapter 16 Nighttime exteriors; Chapter 17 Types and genres of lighting; Chapter 18 Advanced electrical; Chapter 19 Generators; Chapter 20 Advanced gripping; Chapter 21 Introducing style to lighting; Chapter 22 Set safety; Chapter 23 Money vs. aesthetics; Chapter 24 Freelancing; Case studies #1-5; Glossary and set Vocabulary; Index