AN INTRODUCTION TO LIGHTING FOR DIGITAL FILMMAKING

by José Lauro Mata. Owner, Cenozoic Studios

1. INTRODUCTION

2. THEORY AND TERMS

3. INTERIOR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Types of Lights

Controls for Interior Lighting

Specific Brands

Additional Equipment

Grip Equipment

Homemade Equipment

4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Portable Lights

Controls for Exterior Lighting

5. TECHNIQUES

Terms

Interior Techniques

Exterior Techniques

6. FINAL THOUGHTS

7. APPENDIX

More Information on the Previous Definitions

Shooting Tips

Giving Video a More Film-friendly Look

8. LINKS/INFORMATION

Films to Watch Critically

Books

Web Sites

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