Lighting explained?

CHamburger · Jul 27, 2011

How well does this guy explain lighting? I don't really know too much about lighting so I'm trying to get acquainted. Anyone have any articles like this that try to explain lighting? I was going through the posts here but its so scattered its hard to get a definitive explanation on technique and desired effects.

Thanks.

Sorry I didn't post the article....

http://freefilmschool.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2009-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3A00&updated-max=2010-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-08%3A00&max-results=5

actually here's a better one with pictures to show how lighting changes with new positions.

http://www.stephenschleicher.com/htm/tutorialslighting.html

CamVader · Jul 27, 2011

I had a long, detailed post prepared to fully explain lightning and then I reread your question.

CHamburger · Jul 27, 2011

Haha. Did you check these out? I found the second one later on in the day; I think its much better bc it gives images to show how lighting looks etc..

-JK- · Jul 27, 2011

CamVader said:
I had a long, detailed post prepared to fully explain lightning and then I reread your question.

Ah thats a shame, I wouldn't have minded reading it!

I've heard that this book is very good on the subject if you're looking to invest in a fulltime reference. I'm considering it, as I've heard many experienced indie filmmakers say they enjoy having a copy on set at all times for reference- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Set-Lighting-Technicians-Handbook-Distribution/dp/0240810759/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1311805165&sr=1-1

JayBird · Jul 27, 2011

My friend lent me that DIY $30 Film School book. I would recommend getting the revised version. It's very helpful and very detailed on every aspect of film-making!

CHamburger · Jul 28, 2011

Thanks guys, I'm gonna look into those books.

JayBird said:
My friend lent me that DIY $30 Film School book. I would recommend getting the revised version. It's very helpful and very detailed on every aspect of film-making!

Jay whats the name of the one you own?

SinEater · Jul 28, 2011

I would highly recommend checking out Lighting for Film and Television. It's a bit pricey, but it's a hell of a lot cheaper than film school. It's full of great information.

CHamburger · Jul 28, 2011

Whoa those are really expensive, think I'm gonna take a book route for now lol. Thanks man.

-JK- · Jul 28, 2011

SinEater said:
I would highly recommend checking out Lighting for Film and Television. It's a bit pricey, but it's a hell of a lot cheaper than film school. It's full of great information.

I've seen a lot of talk about this as well, and I am definitely considering it. Thinking about it, it isn't particularly more expensive than a couple of books on the subject, and probably infinitely more useful. I'm still jobhunting at the moment, but if I do manage to get more money on my side it looks very good.

SinEater, do you own this DVD? If so, I'd love to hear any more feedback you have on it