need lighting DVD recommendation

Randall_Oelerich

Randall_Oelerich

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Can anybody here recommend to me a good DVD to buy that will help me with the basics of lighting for digital video for making indie films? I have the DVD Sound for Film and Television by Barry Green et al, something like that to learn some basics for lighting would be great. I do have a background in lighting for fine art 35mm photography, but am looking for something to give me some basics for video/film lighting. Thank you in advance. ~randall
 
Lighting rules don't change.

Lighting rules don't change.

Randall_Oelerich said:
t. I do have a background in lighting for fine art 35mm photography, but am looking for something to give me some basics for video/film lighting.
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Randall,

There really isn't much difference for lighting 35mm still and video - the same rules apply. Only change: continuous lighting rather than strobes, and the ability to white balance at need (tungsten vs. day light). Good lighting is good lighting no matter the capture medium.
 
Bill Holshevnikoff - Power of Lighting DVDs: the gold standard for (aspiring) pros.

If you want fast set-up and you are working with inexperienced talent you will most likely go for soft light sources. Check out the rifa tutorials on Lowel's website.
 
mburgh said:
Randall,

There really isn't much difference for lighting 35mm still and video - the same rules apply. Only change: continuous lighting rather than strobes, and the ability to white balance at need (tungsten vs. day light). Good lighting is good lighting no matter the capture medium.
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It should also be kept in mind that with motion pictures there is movement, so things like light fall off become more important. You will need to be able efficiently light larger areas while hiding all of the production equipment from view of the camera. Also, you need to pay more attention to separating your subject from the background. A low resolution shot of film/video may be displayed for a few seconds whereas a 300dpi still someone can study for minutes if they wanted to. Also, the tools are a bit different for motion picture vs still photography, so it will be helpful to learn what they can do for you.
 
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Bill Holshevnikoff

pwyll said:
Bill Holshevnikoff - Power of Lighting DVDs: the gold standard for (aspiring) pros.

If you want fast set-up and you are working with inexperienced talent you will most likely go for soft light sources. Check out the rifa tutorials on Lowel's website.
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I second that a great tool to learn lighting in depth I own this myself

Shawn
 
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