A Shot in the Dark: A Creative DIY Guide to Digital Video Lighting on (Almost) No Budget
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| Rating | : | 4.80 (949 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 143545863X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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. Jay Holben began his career in theater, eventually becoming a master electrician and lighting designer before making the move to Hollywood first as an electrician, then as a gaffer, before advancing to become a director of photography. As a cinematographer, Holben shot commercials, music videos, documentaries, and feature films. He is currently the technical editor for "DV Magazine" and remains a contributing writer for "American Cinematographer" as well as "Videography magazin
Darkmatters said An excellent resource!!!. I recently learned that one of my highest recommended books about lighting - Matters of Light & Depth - has been chosen as a textbook and as a result the price has skyrocketed. In a recent review, I panned Motion Picture and Video Lighting, Second Edition by Blain Brown as being pretty useless for anyone setting up a stopmotion studio. So in an effort to find another book I can recommend in lieu of Matters of Light and Depth, I ordered a newly-published (jan of this year) book that sounded. "Best book on video lighting" according to Denez McAdoo. This is not just a DIY book on lighting on a budget. It covers most of what to expect working on a indi set. The DIY part servers a double function of teaching you hands on basics of electrical wiring. From people that I've talked to who work on indi sets, there is a lot of building your own solutions to what ever problem comes your way, so I think this is more practical than your average "how to work with no budget" type guide.There is also no section on three-point lighting - this is a g. "Low on funds? Need more knowledge on low budget lighting & more?" according to J1mbo JonLow on funds? Need more knowledge on low budget lighting & more? I bought this book about a year ago- and glad I am. For the price of the information in this text book, one cannot go wrong. It covers the basics of digital video lighting as well as types of lights, and how to construct lighting gear and accessories. Joined with HQ pics, the text gives you a great inside look at how lighting creates tone, mood & dimension- it also gears an individual to start looking at everyday lighting differently, like a cinematographer.I would recommend this book to a. s. I bought this book about a year ago- and glad I am. For the price of the information in this text book, one cannot go wrong. It covers the basics of digital video lighting as well as types of lights, and how to construct lighting gear and accessories. Joined with HQ pics, the text gives you a great inside look at how lighting creates tone, mood & dimension- it also gears an individual to start looking at everyday lighting differently, like a cinematographer.I would recommend this book to a
In 1996 he started as a writer for "American Cinematographer Magazine," eventually rising to technical editor for the publication. . As a cinematographer, Holben shot commercials, music videos, documentaries, and feature films. About the Author Jay Holben began his career in theater, eventually becoming a master electrician and lighting designer before making the move to Hollywood first as an electrician, then as a gaffer, before advancing to become a director of photography. He is currently the technical editor for "DV Magazine" and remains a contributing writer for "American Cinematographer" as well as "Videography magazine." Holben has also contributed to several other books including the "American Cinematographer Manual." He is now an independent producer/ director living in Los Angeles
Lighting is the key to turning amateur footage into professional stories and presentation. The only limit to what you can do is your imagination. A SHOT IN THE DARK: A CREATIVE DIY GUIDE TO DIGITAL VIDEO LIGHTING ON (ALMOST) NO BUDGET shows that good lighting doesn't always require expensive or extensive Hollywood hardware. The most significant contribution to film imagery is lighting. Sometimes you want your light to be surreal and foreign, and sometimes you want it to be incredibly natural and not feel 'lit' at all. From the Author: Five Tip