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Motion Picture and Video Lighting, Second Edition |  | Author: Blain Brown
Publisher: Focal Press
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Pages: 272
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Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 7.1 x 0.7
ISBN: 0240807634
Dewey Decimal Number: 778.5343
EAN: 9780240807638
ASIN: 0240807634
Publication Date: September 19, 2007
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Product Description
Motion Picture and Video Lighting, Second Edition, is the indispensable guide to film and video lighting. Written by the author of the industry bible Cinematography, this book explores technical, aesthetic, and practical aspects of lighting for film and video. It will show you not only how to light, but why. Written by an experienced professional, this comprehensive book explores light and color theory, equipment, and techniques to make every scene look its best.
Now in full color, Motion Picture and Video Lighting is heavily illustrated with photos and diagrams throughout.
This new edition also includes the ultimate 'behind the scenes' DVD that takes you directly on a professional shoot and demonstrates technical procedures and equipment. In addition, 20 video clips include lighting demonstrations, technical tests, fundamentals of lighting demos, and short scenes illustrating different styles of lighting.
* The definitive book on film and video lighting
* Now in full color, with hundreds of illustrations and diagrams
* NEW ultimate DVD including "behind-the-scenes" video, lighting demonstrations, technical tests, fundamentals of lighting demos and so much more
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 A completely professional approach July 20, 2001
brian mclaren (LA)
42 out of 42 found this review helpful
The thing about this book is that it is written from a completely professional point of view. It deals with lighting as it is really practiced on professional movie sets - not like most books on cinematography which seem to be written by people who haven't actually done it all that much in the real world. I've bought about every book there is on movie lighting and most of them are a waste of money. This book covers everything from a basic introduction to color, exposure and electricity up to the more complex technical issues you have to deal with as a gaffer or cinematographer: very thorough and comprehensive. The Set Technicians book is good if all you are trying to be is an electrician, but this is the one you want if you really want to move up as a gaffer, lighting director or Director of Photography. Except for one chapter (film exposure), everything in the book applies equally well to video, digital video or High Def. There is also a very good chapter on video which covers what you REALLY have to know to work in video lighting. If you work (or want to work) in the motion picture industry, knowing lighting is the key to advancement and success. This is the book to get if you really want to learn motion picture and video lighting.
Best book for DP students December 27, 2007
Rick Wise (Oakland, CA USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
After a long lifetime as a practicing director of photography, I now also teach graduate film and video lighting at the San Francisco Academy of Art University. In a quest for the best book for my students, one that provides background and needed information to the hands-on work we do, I searched through most of the available texts and found Blain Brown's to be by far the best book out there for aspiring directors of photography. Until this semester, I used his previous edition. I am delighted by this new edition, which brings many out-of-date issues up to date.
For a purely technical book, a gaffer's "bible," see Harry Box's Set Lighting Technician's Handbook, Third Edition: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution
Very Thorough! August 12, 2009
C. Vetter
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I don't read a lot of books, but this one is definitely worth the time. It's extremely detailed and in-depth. If you're a beginner, this book will give you the complete knowledge you're looking for without going over your head. If you're a seasoned pro, you'll find this helpful as a reference, or to fill in the gaps of things you might have missed.
At any rate, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
super techy January 17, 2009
Hung Tran
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this book to learn about cinematography. It's very well informed and up to date. It's very techy in language so a bit hard to read. This book has all sort of resources on what industry professionals do and use on independent/studio films, commercials, and music videos. It's a book that you can always reference if you need to know about cinematography related subjects. I got a chance to work with the author, Blain Brown, on a couple of sets and this man is very knowledgeable. Have fun making films and stay away from Hollywood because you will end up being a slave to the industry rather than making your own films.
Great book with a very usefull DVD March 26, 2009
A. Shimray
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It's quite simply written..easy to understand..and even has a DVD which is most usefull..BUY IT
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