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Placing shadows : lighting techniques for video production.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Oxford : Focal, 2000.Edition: 2nd ed. / Chuck Gloman, Tom LeTourneauDescription: 224 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 0240804090
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 778.5 GLO
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Standard Loan LSAD Library Main Collection 778.5 GLO (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 39002000201617

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A mix of theory and practical applications, Placing Shadows: Lighting Techniques for Video Production 2E covers the physical properties of light and the selection of proper instruments and their placement for the best possible effect. For the advanced amateur and those pros looking to enhance the look of their productions, this book covers the fundamentals, as well as providing a solid reference for tips on better performance and how prepare for and avoid costly and time-consuming problems. The new edition includes an expanded section on location lighting, including the latest equipment and techniques to make location work easier, less expensive and using considerably less power. A section on studio lighting completes the work, including Hollywood-style lighting fixtures and techniques that will give interior work a balanced, professional appearance. The book includes all the latest lighting units available today.

Originally published: U.S.: Knowledge Industry, 1987.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Preface to the Second Edition (p. ix)
  • Preface to the First Edition (p. xi)
  • Acknowledgments (p. xvii)
  • 1. The Physics of Light: Starting on the Right Wavelength (p. 1)
  • 2. Meters, Monitors and Scopes: Looks Good Here! (p. 29)
  • 3. Lamps, Reflectors and Lighting Instruments: What Is the Difference? (p. 47)
  • 4. Video Contrast Ratios: Help, They Don't Match! (p. 87)
  • 5. Instrument Functions: What Do They Do? (p. 97)
  • 6. Terms and Tips: Control Yourself (p. 109)
  • 7. Basic Lighting Setups: Where Do They Go? (p. 133)
  • 8. Avoiding Problems: Be Prepared (p. 143)
  • 9. Location Lighting: Battling the Elements (p. 151)
  • 10. Studio Lighting: The Good Life (p. 167)
  • 11. Future Directions: Watts New? (p. 179)
  • Appendix Resources for the Lighting Professional (p. 193)
  • Recommended Readings (p. 197)
  • Index (p. 201)
  • About the Authors (p. 205)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

An independent producer, videographer/director of videography, and editor with experience in all areas of video, from corporate training to television commercials. His articles appear regularly in Videography, Television Broadcast, TV Technology, Mix, and Government Video. He is a member of the Television/Film faculty at DeSales University in Pennsylvania.

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