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Eric A. Anderson · April 3rd, 2003, 03:58 PM

I need to learn how to do studio lighting.

All of my experience is with interview lighting out in the field. I am about to take over the lighting for a studio and don't even know where to start. I have no experience working with a light grid or lighting sets.

What is a good resource for me to learn these skills? Anything from books to tapes to seminars to websites would be appreciated!

Bryan Johannes Onel · April 30th, 2003, 08:26 PM

I can recomend two good books to you. 1. The grip book by Sabrina and Micheal Uva. 2. Set lighting technician's handbook by Harry C. Box. These are books covering the technical aspects of lighting. You could also take a look at the book Uva's Rigging Guide for Studio and Location.

Stylianos Moschapidakis · April 30th, 2003, 09:12 PM

The books that Bryan recommended are a great place to start.

One thing to keep in mind is that the technical aspects of lighting will take you no time to learn; creating a well-lit shot/scene --"well" meaning aesthetically suitable for the character/scene/story-- takes experimenting and using your imagination.

Also, don't forget to watch films --especially ones shot in B&W-- and TV shows without audio; having no sound helps you concentrate more on the lighting.

Rob Lohman · May 1st, 2003, 01:18 PM

Some good books on lighting etc. and other threads were pointed
out in this thread

I've also looked up Bryan's books on Amazon for you:

Uva's Basic Grip Book
Set Lighting Technician's Handbook

April 3rd, 2003, 03:58 PM	#1
Eric A. Anderson Tourist Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 4	Studio Lighting I need to learn how to do studio lighting. All of my experience is with interview lighting out in the field. I am about to take over the lighting for a studio and don't even know where to start. I have no experience working with a light grid or lighting sets. What is a good resource for me to learn these skills? Anything from books to tapes to seminars to websites would be appreciated!

April 30th, 2003, 09:12 PM	#3
Stylianos Moschapidakis Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cambridge, MA/Crete, Greece Posts: 189	The books that Bryan recommended are a great place to start. One thing to keep in mind is that the technical aspects of lighting will take you no time to learn; creating a well-lit shot/scene --"well" meaning aesthetically suitable for the character/scene/story-- takes experimenting and using your imagination. Also, don't forget to watch films --especially ones shot in B&W-- and TV shows without audio; having no sound helps you concentrate more on the lighting. __________________ Stelios G.M.

May 1st, 2003, 01:18 PM	#4
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Some good books on lighting etc. and other threads were pointed out in this thread I've also looked up Bryan's books on Amazon for you: Uva's Basic Grip Book Set Lighting Technician's Handbook __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

April 30th, 2003, 08:26 PM	#2
Bryan Johannes Onel Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Amsterdam, The netherlands Posts: 71	I can recomend two good books to you. 1. The grip book by Sabrina and Micheal Uva. 2. Set lighting technician's handbook by Harry C. Box. These are books covering the technical aspects of lighting. You could also take a look at the book Uva's Rigging Guide for Studio and Location.