This complete course in digital video and television lighting begins with how the human eye and the camera process light and colour, progresses through the basics of equipment and set-ups, and culminates with practical lessons on how to solve common problems. It features clear illustrations and real-world examples that demonstrate proper equipment use, safety issues, and staging techniques. Detailed diagrams, figures, and photos illustrate techniques that enable novices to complete basic lighting set-ups.
CHAPTER 1 - Why Lighting is Important for Television & Video; Chapter 2 - Human Vision, the Camera, and Exposure; Chapter 3 - Volts, Amps, & Watts; Chapter 4 - Lighting Instruments; Chapter 5 - Lighting Controls and Uses; Chapter 6 - Basic Lighting Techniques; Chapter 7 - Interview Set-ups; Chapter 8 - Solving Common Problems; Chapter 9 - Studio Lighting; Chapter 10 - Lighting Low-Budget Locations; Chapter 11 - Advanced Lighting Set-ups; Chapter 12 - Specialized Lighting; Chapter 13 - Imagination & Invention; Appendix C - Manufacturer Addresses; Appendix D - Bulbs for Common Instruments; Glossary