Basic Lighting Worktext for Film and Video guides the film and video student through a series of readings, exercises and projects designed to provide the fundamentals of light science. In addition to up-to-date descriptions of equipment and tips on how to use it properly, the book provides numerous set-ups that illustrate the techniques and thoughts behind proper studio and location lighting.

From this book, you will learn:

• The fundamentals of light and electricity in film
• The fine distinction of lighting for video versus lighting for film
• How to identify and filter sources such as daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, arc, HNI and industrial discharge lamps
• The use of lensed and open-faced lighting fixtures
• How to modify with barndoors, scrims, snoots, nets, cookies, and other accessories
• Variations on the basic three-point lighting setup
• The duties of each member of a lighting unit
• How to light night exteriors, day interiors, and campfires
• High-key, low-key, and modulated value lighting
How to scout locations, plan lighting, plots, and pre-rig sets