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Lighting for Digital Video and Television 4th Edition

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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.

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    Routledge
  5. Publication date
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  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.25 x 0.75 x 9 inches
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"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

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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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 4th edition (June 3, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1138937959
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138937956
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.79 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.75 x 9 inches
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John Jackman is a Christian pastor, author, speaker, and filmmaker.

Jackman has been involved in television and movie production for over thirty years. For almost a decade he was contributing editor, regular columnist, and reviewer for "Digital Video Magazine." He has taught professional workshops for the American Film Institute, the National Association of Broadcasters, and the Library of Congress. He has written books on lighting and compositing special effects.

An ordained minister in the Moravian Church, he produces historical and faith-related films, including the award-winning feature film "Wesley," starring Burgess Jenkins, June Lockhart, and Kevin McCarthy and "Newton's Grace," the story of John Newton, he author of "Amazing Grace." He is currently working on a documentary about Jan Hus, the 15th century martyr and reformer.

Jackman's latest project is with his daughter Abigail -- together they are writing a series of children's books based on the true storied of their experiences with twenty pet ducks over the years. The first book in the series, "Grapevine Creek Ducks," has just been released on Amazon.

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“Remember, without lighting all you have is a black picture.”

This book tells you exactly what the title says it will. Jackman explains why one needs to know something about lighting (not just to properly expose the image but to create the idea of depth and mood). He notes that video is not trying to copy reality, but rather to shape the image to the experience and expectations of viewers. He leads the reader through the comparison of human and camera vision, a little basic electricity, lighting instruments and controls, lighting techniques, especially interview setups, and then several different specialized cases, including wedding and product videos. He covers everything from simple setups to complex studio and location setups.

What impressed me most of all was the organization and clarity of his explanations.

On the other hand, while there is useful information and illustrations for the single shooter, many of the settings will require more workers and equipment than the lone wolf may have available to him. Everything mentioned involves the use of at least one continuous lighting instrument, and as I expected, there was not much here for me as a wildlife videographer.

Even though Jackman provides several useful examples of the shaping of light to tell a story, I would have liked to see a little more on lighting design. I also would have liked to see more about the division of responsibility in larger crews.

I've read several books on video lighting that go into far more detail, but none that are any clearer and easier to understand.

Note: The publisher provided me with a review copy of this book at no charge.
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