Lighting for Digital Video and Television

John Jackman

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Routledge
03 June 2020

Television production: technical & background skills

"This book gives a comprehensive overview of lighting equipment and techniques for digital production. Suitable for either beginners or more advanced users, the fully updated fourth edition covers human sight vs. film or video, the basic issues of contrast and exposure, with explanation of how exposure of digital video differs from analog video or film, electrical connectors, requirements, electrical load management, safety issues, and the latest LED systems.

A variety of basic lighting setups for different situations are explained, with clear diagrams and photos showing the ""look"" of each approach. Techniques for shooting in available light and dealing with color problems in mixed lighting situations is examined. More advanced film-style lighting is covered, especially techniques in creating a convincing realistic look. A special section deals with solutions to common problems, ranging from reflections on glasses and dealing with white walls, to lighting very light-skinned and very dark-skinned subjects in the same shot. Special lighting situations, such as lighting night scenes or bluescreen sets, are covered in detail, with studio lighting covered in a dedicated separate chapter. The book is also peppered with anecdotes and trivia about lighting techniques and the lighting trade.

It is the ideal text for both beginners studying lighting and cinematography, as well as more advanced practitioners."

By: John Jackman
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm,
Weight: 1.720kg
ISBN: 9781138937956
ISBN 10: 1138937959
Pages: 284
Publication Date: 03 June 2020
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Professional and scholarly , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

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.

Reviews for Lighting for Digital Video and Television

"Praise for the previous edition: ""If you don't know a tota light from a omni from a soft box or a fresnel; if you are unsure how to light a scene to achieve a particular look; if you think that lighting for a night shoot is to simply take your cam out at night and press 'record', if you fail to understand the difference between hard and soft light or find lighting terminology undecipherable, than this book is a must. Even if you already know all those things there are excellent and useful chapters for the advanced shooter and lighting tech covering low budget setups, advanced lighting setups."" Steve Douglas, kenstone.net"