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Book Description

Now fully updated by Des Lyver to reflect the latest advances, the second edition of Basics of Video Lighting is a primer for anyone wishing to learn about lighting a video production. It describes the principles and processes involved in obtaining professional results in educational, training and corporate environments.


Assuming little prior knowledge, this book covers everything from the different types of lights and their control, to basic studio and location settings. It features:
· the latest technology, including the use of location and grip gear and changes in lamp and reflector technology
· coverage of studio and location work
· descriptions of the role of each crew member
· full explanations of technical terms
· health and safety precautions
· practical advice on the equipment available and how to use it

Basics of Video Lighting aims to provide the reader with a rapid understanding of what is actually a complex process, without getting too bogged down in technical terms. It is equipment non-specific and references to technical matters are only included where necessary to understanding, for example a short explanation of the simple electricity that is needed to understand the relationship between the camera and the lights.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Halftitle
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Introduction to the second edition
  7. Introduction to the first edition
  8. How to use this book
  9. 1. The lighting team
    1. The team
    2. Types of light
    3. Mixed lighting
    4. Light and distance
  10. 2. A little electricity
    1. A little physics
  11. 3. The video camera
    1. The human eye and the video camera
    2. What the camera needs
    3. How much light
  12. 4. Types of luminaires
    1. Luminaires
      1. — The focusing reflector
      2. — Softlights
      3. — Cyc lights
      4. — Beam lights
      5. — Sealed-beam types
      6. — The fresnel
      7. — The PC
      8. — Profile spotlights
      9. — On location
  13. 5. The lighting grid
    1. Supports
      1. — High level
      2. — Low level supports
  14. 6. Lighting accessories
    1. Accessories
      1. — Barn doors
      2. — Snoots
      3. — Flags
      4. — Scrims
      5. — Colours and shapes
  15. 7. Dimmers and control
    1. Dimmers
    2. Lighting consoles
  16. 8. Single-point lighting
    1. Shadows and angles 1
  17. 9. Two-point lighting
  18. 10. Three-point lighting
  19. 11. Planning lighting
    1. Studio questions
    2. Location questions
    3. General questions
  20. 12. Lighting on location
    1. Controlling daylight
    2. What tools can be used?
  21. 13. Location lighting – little power
    1. A little safety
    2. Shadows and angles 2
  22. 14. Lighting in the studio
    1. Shadows and angles 3
  23. 15. Your turn now!
    1. Exercise 1 Location interior
    2. Exercise 2 Studio information programme
    3. Exercise 3 Location exterior
    4. Exercise 4 Drama in studio
    5. Exercise 1 Possible solution
    6. Exercise 2 Possible solution
    7. Exercise 3 Possible solution
    8. Exercise 4 Possible solution
  24. Glossary