- Paperback: 592 pages
- Publisher: Focal Press; 3rd Revised edition edition (15 May 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0240804953
- ISBN-13: 978-0240804958
- Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 15.5 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 657,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"There are charts and lists galore. In fact, the book's great virtues are its clarity and its comprehensiveness. - W.A. Vincent for Choice Box's book is a romp in the playground of everyday movie magic...the gadgets, their monikers, and the puzzle masters that bring meaning to vanity and career success are explored within the Set Lighting Technician's Handbook. - Mike Dilley, Take 1 In plain language, Box discusses day-to-day practice on the set, current equipment in use and extensive tricks of teh trade useful to everybody from the director of photography to the gaffer, rigging crew, best boy and lamp operator....Box thoroughly demystifies the world of film lighting. - Ray Zone, American Cinematographer Magazine Having worked in motion picture lighting since 1978 and a Gaffer for 10 years, I can appreciate that [Box] took an approach which can be understood by anyone in the industry...As far as I know, this is the most comprehensive book written about motion picture set lighting, ...covering over 90 per cent of what a set lighting technician actually does when he goes to work.--Russ Caldwell, gaffer The language of the book is clear and utilizes a style that assists the reader to assimilate the information into work practices. The appendices are an excellent compilation and I know they are unique to the SLTH. One would have to go to several other lighting and camera books, the National Electric Code Guidebook, and manufacturers' data sheets to look up the same information that has been included by this author--Michael Gallart, gaffer, rigging gaffer, and best boy Anyone looking to learn the art of film and TV could do a lot worse than read this book. - Lighting & Sound
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Comprehensive. Detailed. Practical. Set Lighting Technician's Handbook, Third Edition is a friendly, hands-on manual covering the day-to-day practices, equipment, and tricks of the trade essential to anyone doing motion picture lighting. This handbook offers a wealth of practical technical information, useful techniques, as well as aesthetic discussions. The Set Lighting Technician's Handbook focuses on what is important when working on-set: trouble-shooting, teamwork, set protocol, and safety. It describes tricks and techniques for operating a vast array of lighting equipment including xenons, camera synchronous strobes, black lights, underwater units, lighting effects units, and many others. Since its first edition, this handy on-set reference continues to be widely adopted as a training and reference manual by union training programs as well as top university film production programs. New in the third edition is an expanded resource section, new illustrations and tables, and coverage of new lighting products and techniques for how to use them.
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All the technical aspects of filmmaking-film stocks, cameras, lighting, sound, effects-involve a myriad of small details that, taken as a whole, seem impossibly complex. Read the first page
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All the technical aspects of filmmaking-film stocks, cameras, lighting, sound, effects-involve a myriad of small details that, taken as a whole, seem impossibly complex. Read the first page
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The best manual of its kind.,
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This review is from: Set Lighting Technician's Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice and Electrical Distribution (Paperback)
If you are an aspiring electrician and want to work in movies and commercials this is a must-have for your shelf. Even a seasoned pro can learn a thing or two and the attention (and clear explanation) given to electrics is superior to any trade manual on the market. I've been reading, Mr. Box's articles in Film Crew Magazine for the past few years and it is even more valuable to be able to have some of this knowlege bound in a book.
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The finest book on the subject I've read.,
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This review is from: Set Lighting Technician's Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice and Electrical Distribution (Paperback)
After 22 years in the Hollywood motion picture lighting business, I can attest to the value and accuracy of this book. A magnificent work of hard-won knowledge and vital information for the old pro or beginner. I refer to it often. Well done, Harry.
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Great Book, will recomend it to our crews.,
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This review is from: Set Lighting Technician's Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice and Electrical Distribution (Paperback)
As a long time theatrical technician I found the book to be very insightfull as to the practices of film lighting world. I wish a book this good was written for stage hands. It is a practical guide to the film lighting business with not just basic information but tips to make you feel like on old pro. After reading it I would feel comfortable taking a work call on a film set any time.
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