Basic Lighting Worktext for Film and Video
Richard K Ferncase
Award-winning independent filmmaker and the author of two other books, Basic Lighting
Worktext for Film and Video (Focal Press) and a monograph on off-Hollywood specialty films
entitled Alternative Features.
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Basic Lighting Worktext for Film and Video
guides the film and video student through a series of readings, exercises and projects
designed to provide the fundamentals of light science. In addition to up-to-date
descriptions of equipment and tips on how to use it properly, the book provides numerous
set-ups that illustrate the techniques and thoughts behind proper studio and location
lighting. |
From this book, you will learn:
The fundamentals of light and electricity in film
The fine distinction of lighting for video versus lighting for film
How to identify and filter sources such as daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, arc,
HMI and
industrial discharge lamps
The use of lensed and open-faced lighting fixtures
How to modify with barndoors, scrims, snoots, nets, cookies, and other accessories
Variations on the basic three-point lighting setup
The duties of each member of a lighting unit
How to light night exteriors, day interiors, and campfires
High-key, low-key, and modulated value lighting
How to scout locations, plan lighting, plots, and pre-rig sets
Preface; The visible spectrum; Film and exposure; Using electricity; Video, the
electronic media; Controlling color temperature; Controlling light quality; Measuring
light intensity; Manipulating light; Lighting concepts in practice; Lighting in the
studio; Lighting on location; Appendices; Glossary; Bibliography.
ISBN: 0240800850 Paperback
Color plates: Line Illustrations: Halftones:
Measurements: 11 x 8.5 In.
Pages: 112
Publication Date: Wednesday, April 22, 1992
