Item #6715 Motion Picture and Video Lighting. Blain Brown.

Motion Picture and Video Lighting

Publisher: Taylor & Francis, September 7, 2007.
Edition: Second
Book Condition: New
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780240807638

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, lighting fundamentals demos, and short scenes illustrating different lighting styles. demos and short scenes illustrating different lighting styles.

About the Author

Blain Brown was educated at C.W. Post College, M.I.T., and Harvard Graduate School of Design. He began in New York as a commercial still photographer before starting in the film business. After working as a gaffer, he became a cinematographer, primarily working on commercials and music videos. After completing his first feature film, he moved to Los Angeles, where he has served as Director of Photography on 14 feature films, as well as national commercials, promotional films, industrials, music videos, and documentaries. He has worked in many states in the U.S. as well as Mexico, Canada, India, Italy, France, the Philippines, and Jordan. His experience includes 35mm and 16mm projects, as well as 24P High Def, DigiBeta, BetaSP, and DV. He has completed projects as a director, editor, and screenwriter, with three screenplays produced. He has also taught courses in storytelling and visual communication. As a Director of Photography specializing in features and commercials, he is now based in Los Angeles. His books include A Sense of Place, Motion Picture and Video Lighting, and The Filmmaker's Pocket Reference. 

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