Lighting book recommendations?

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seantree

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Just looking for some good readin material on lighting. I am totally new to filmmaking and don't want my stuff to look poor when I jump up to the 100a. Right now I'm not very worried using a 1 ccd DV cam :/ I'd appreciate any info on some good books pertaining to lighting. thanks!
 
Re: Lighting book recommendations?

I asked the same question a little while ago, if you search the forums.

John Jackman's Lighting for Video and Television is a great one.
 
Re: Lighting book recommendations?

Jackman's book was good as was "Lighting for TV and Video" by gerald millerson

Of course there is always Matters of light and depth, but I find the first two book mentioned will help more... my 2 cents. Flame away lowel fans :P
 
Re: Lighting book recommendations?

I recommend Gerald Millerson "Lighting for Television And Motion Pictures" if you want the detailed nitty-gritty, and Kris Malkiewicz'z "Film Lighting" if you want to be inspired and know how the classic cinematographers think and work.
 
Re: Lighting book recommendations?

Err... jlloyd, please... which ones you mean would be the most useful?

Thank you,
Nicola Bernardelli

[quote author=jlloyd link=board=lighting;num=1082771872;start=0#3 date=04/25/04 at 13:17:25]Jackman's book was good as was "Lighting for TV and Video" by gerald millerson

Of course there is always Matters of light and depth, but I find the first two book mentioned will help more... my 2 cents. Flame away lowel fans    :P[/quote]
 
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Harry Box's "Set Lighting Technician's Handbook" is an excellent reference:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...i1_xgl14/104-1391157-5500719?v=glance&s=books

Also, "The Gaffer's Handbook":

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...i8_xgl14/104-1391157-5500719?v=glance&s=books

"The Backstage Handbook" is quite handy as well:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...i1_xgl14/104-1391157-5500719?v=glance&s=books

And don't forget Uva's "Basic Grip Book"

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...i4_xgl14/104-1391157-5500719?v=glance&s=books
 
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