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:

1. The fundamentals of light and electricity in film
2. The fine distinction of lighting for video versus lighting for film
3. How to identify and filter sources such as daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, arc, HNI and industrial discharge lamps
4. The use of lensed and open-faced lighting fixtures
5. How to modify with barndoors, scrims, snoots, nets, cookies, and other accessories
6. Variations on the basic three-point lighting setup
7. The duties of each member of a lighting unit
8. How to light night exteriors, day interiors, and campfires
9. High-key, low-key, and modulated value lighting
10. How to scout locations, plan lighting, plots, and pre-rig sets

Contents

1. Preface
2. The visible spectrum
3. Film and exposure
4. Using electricity
5. Video, the electronic media
6. Controlling colour temperature
7. Controlling light quality
8. Measuring light intensity
9. Manipulating light
10. Lighting concepts in practice
11. Lighting in the studio
12. Lighting on location
13. Appendices
14. Glossary
15. Bibliography