Shaping Light for Video in the Age of LEDs A Practical Guide to the Art and Craft of Lighting

A practical, hands-on guide to lighting for video, this book explores how LEDs are changing the aesthetics of lighting and provides students with an indispensable guide to the everyday techniques required to produce professional-quality lighting in the age of LEDs and wireless control options.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.

ISBN:	9780367819095
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Published date:	23 Sep 2020
DEWEY:	777.52
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	300
Weight:	702g
Height:	174mm
Width:	245mm
Spine width:	21mm

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