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"A remarkable achievement. This is a brilliant combination of technical information and inventive ideas as well as an enriching chronicle of the evolution of lighting; The knowledge you need to excel in a fast advancing, creative world mentored by one of our industry's true experts." -Armand Gazarian, Director of Photography - IATSE Local 600 "A great upgrade to the best lighting book on the market. Blain has expanded his earlier edition to include the latest lighting equipment as well as present video possibilities and concerns." - Rick Wise, Director of Photography / Lighting Instructor at the graduate division of the San Francisco Academy of Art University "From 'Light and Shadow--Good and Evil' to the seemingly simple key concept about HD: 'Do not overexpose,' this book embraces our history and educates us about our future. Once again Blain Brown informs the professional as well as the student in the second edition of his glorious book." -Judy Irola, ASC, Conrad Hall Chair in Cinematography, and Head of Cinematography at USC School of Cinematic Arts Praise for the previous edition... "From the opening pages, I knew I was going to love this book. It is gourmet reading for the lighting connoisseur - a feast for those of us who love chiaroscuro, lightness, and dark. Author Blain Brown goes to great lengths to make this book as much about video as about film. Whenever he discusses a film technique, he makes sure to cover how it should apply to video as well." --Bill Miller, Video Systems magazine "Written by a professional in the field, this comprehensive book reveals inside information based on years of experience and explores the challenges faced by cinematographers, lighting directors, gaffers and grips. Whether the reader is professional or a student, this book will be a useful reference." --Lighting and Sound International "...book has made the biggest impact on my career of all the resources I used to get where I am. And while I have absorbed many, many books, tapes and met several of my heroes who have helped me, I credit your book with giving met he confidence to 'just do it' these last few years and reach this level. Furthermore, your book is the one book that I recommend to young, aspiring people who want to learn our craft..." --Dane Lawing, DP. ".Motion Picture and Video Lighting is accompanied by a terrific DVD that contains hours of lighting demos, interviews, on-set footage and visual illustrations of concepts introduced in the text. An appendix containing such useful information as international plug-and-socket types, tips for operating brute arcs and typical lighting orders for low- and big-budget films finishes off a volume that deserves to earn a place in every young cinematographer's library." -Jim Hemphill, American Cinematographer Magazine "This book is truly the most outstanding, practical, and highly useful guide to film and video lighting I have come across in many, many years." -James L. Moody, head of the technical theatre program for the Theatre Academy at Los Angeles City College
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"Motion Picture and Video Lighting, Second Edition", is the indispensable guide to film and video lighting. Written by the author of the industry bible Cinematography, this book explores technical, aesthetic, and practical aspects of lighting for film and video. It will show you not only how to light, but why. Written by an experienced professional, this comprehensive book explores light and color theory; equipment, and techniques to make every scene look its best.Now in full color, "Motion Picture and Video Lighting" is heavily illustrated with photos and diagrams throughout. This new edition also includes the ultimate 'behind the scenes' DVD that takes you directly on a professional shoot and demonstrates technical procedures and equipment. In addition, 20 video clips include lighting demonstrations, technical tests, fundamentals of lighting demos, and short scenes illustrating different styles of lighting. This is the definitive book on film and video lighting. It is now in full color, with hundreds of illustrations and diagrams. It features new ultimate DVD including "behind-the-scenes" video, lighting demonstrations, technical tests, fundamentals of lighting demos and so much more.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
as a professional tv cameraman, now moving into teaching, i have found this book very useful, its clear, informative and i would highly recommend it for any students who want to learn basic lighting recognize some of the equipment used - the only downside is the price...maybe a student offer would be nice.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book to be thorough regarding technology of lighting: what lights exist, what do you need in terms of power, situation etcetera.
What I missed here was more in depth information about how to use lighting to get certain effects: the creative use of lighting. It is there, but is a small part of the total book. There is a lot of technical info, aimed at the (more or less professional) "Gaffer" and less aimed at the filmmaker (director).
What I missed here was more in depth information about how to use lighting to get certain effects: the creative use of lighting. It is there, but is a small part of the total book. There is a lot of technical info, aimed at the (more or less professional) "Gaffer" and less aimed at the filmmaker (director).
Format:Paperback
I bought this book out of a recomendation from my camera and lighting profesor. It truly is a great book. Large colorfull photographs illustrating lighting technics. I truly recommend.
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