Authors: Park S. Nobel, Chuck Gloman
ISBN-13: 9780240806617, ISBN-10: 0240806611
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Date Published: February 2005
Edition: REV
An independent producer, videographer/director of videography, and editor with experience in all areas of video, from corporate training to television commercials. His articles appear regularly in Videography, Television Broadcast, TV Technology, Mix, and Government Video. He is a member of the Television/Film faculty at DeSales University in Pennsylvania.
A mix of theory and practical applications, Placing Shadows covers the physical properties of light and the selection of proper instruments for the best possible effect. For the student, advanced amateur, and pros trying to enhance the look of their productions, this book examines the fundamentals and is also a solid reference for tips on better performance.
* Heavily illustrated in full color!
* Covers the fundamental properties of light as well as many tips and tricks
* Includes up-to-date equipment and techniques such as lighting for High Def, HMI lighting, etc.
Ch. 1 | The physics of light : starting on the right wavelength | 1 |
Ch. 2 | Meters, monitors, and scopes : looks good here! | 33 |
Ch. 3 | Lamps, reflectors, and lighting instruments : what is the difference? | 55 |
Ch. 4 | Video contrast ratios : help, they don't match! | 89 |
Ch. 5 | Instrument functions : what do they do? | 119 |
Ch. 6 | Terms and tips : control yourself | 129 |
Ch. 7 | Basic lighting setups : where do they go? | 153 |
Ch. 8 | Avoiding problems : be prepared | 169 |
Ch. 9 | Location lighting : battling the elements | 177 |
Ch. 10 | Studio lighting : the good life | 195 |
Ch. 11 | Future directions : watts new? | 209 |
Ch. 12 | Specific lighting situations : what should I do? | 225 |
Ch. 13 | Glossary, terms and tips : control yourself | 257 |
App | Resources for the lighting professional | 283 |