Lighting for Digital Video and Television

List of contents

Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 Why is Lighting Important for Television and Video?
Chapter 2 Human Vision, the Camera, and Exposure

Chapter 3 Volts, Amps, and Watts
Chapter 4 Lighting Instruments
Chapter 5 Lighting Controls and Uses
Chapter 6 Basic Lighting Techniques
Chapter 7 Interview Setups
Chapter 8 Solving Common Problems
Chapter 9 Studio Lighting
Chapter 10 Advanced Lighting Setups
Chapter 11 Lighting Low-Budget Locations
Chapter 12 Specialized Lighting
Chapter 13 Imagination and Invention

Appendix 1 Using a Light Meter for Video

Appendix 2 Basic Primer in Signal Monitoring
Appendix 3 Addresses of Manufacturers
Glossary
Index

About the author

John Jackman is an author and filmmaker who has been involved in dramatic and video production since the mid-1970s. He has produced several feature films and documentaries and has contributed to numerous industry magazines.

Summary

This book gives a comprehensive overview of lighting equipment and techniques for digital production. Suitable for beginners and advanced users, the fully updated fourth edition covers human sight vs. film or video, the basic issues of contrast and exposure, safety issues, and the latest LED systems.

Product details

• Authors: John Jackman, Jackman John
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.06.2020
• EAN: 9781138937963
• ISBN: 978-1-138-93796-3
• No. of pages: 294
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Performing Arts / Film, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / General, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Direction & Production, Television production: technical and background skills, Television Production: Technical & Background Skills, COMPUTERS / Design, Graphics & Media / Video & Animation, Filmmaking and production: technical and background skills