Yet another query on lighting books

Rob Lohman · December 25th, 2003, 05:23 PM

Never heard of it, but it isn't that much money. Let us know how
you like it?

Patrick Falls · December 25th, 2003, 05:26 PM

will do Mr. Lohman

Ken Tanaka · December 26th, 2003, 01:03 AM

I've not seen this video. But John Jackman also has a popular book on lighting (mentioned here) and a regular magazine column on the subject. He is also a member here and occasionally stops by to "chat".

Sharon Fraats · December 26th, 2003, 02:50 AM

Good video as it comes from a good man.

Mike Rehmus · January 25th, 2004, 07:36 PM

Not a book but a good reference anyway.

I remember taking a look at the VideoMaker Magazine Video tape on lighting. I seem to remember that their editor that writes about lighting was one of the people in that group that seemed to know his stuff.

So you might want to add their video to the list.

I did buy and read Jackman's book. Pretty good stuff. Leaves a few things out but they are at the detail level. Stuff like clear vs frost lamps, how stuff hooks together physically, etc.

But worth the money.

Gregg Richards · March 6th, 2004, 01:22 PM

Can anyone recommend a good beginners book or articule on lighting. I'm a newbie when it comes to lighting.

Thanks

Wayne Orr · March 6th, 2004, 02:11 PM

That would be John Jackman's, "Lighting for Digital Video and Television."

I have a lot of quibbles with this book, and I don't care for Mr. Jackman's chummy writing style, but that said, there really is nothing in book form that provides such a worthwhile introduction to lighting techniques.

B&H also offers a FREE lighting catalogue that offers some very good tips in the back.

Wayne Orr, SOC

Gregg Richards · March 6th, 2004, 05:07 PM

thx wayne, I will stop by BH and pick up a lighting catalogue.

Chris Hurd · March 6th, 2004, 11:45 PM

How about Ross Lowell's "Matters of Light and Depth?"

Wayne Orr · March 7th, 2004, 12:45 PM

Here are a couple of other sites:
http://www.film-and-video.com/index2.htm Go to "articles and instructions."
http://www.arri.com/infodown/htm/framlig3.htm Scroll down to Download pdf "How to get the most from your new Arri Light Kit"

Ken Tanaka · March 7th, 2004, 01:50 PM

That Arri link that Wayne provided is a very good one. The brochure's author, Bill Holshevnikoff, is a very practical and experienced fellow. (His site is called Power of Lighting.) He gives pretty good seminars around the country, often as part of trade shows.

Wayne's earlier point suggesting that books are not necessarily the best place to start (I'm paraphrasing <g>) is actually a good one. Videos, seminars or hanging around experienced crew are the best methods for getting the hang of this subject. Birn & Sawyer has a series of two instructional DVD's on basic lighting. I've just completed a review of them for this site. They're not a bad place to start, although the material is presented in an extemporaneous style.

Aaron Koolen · March 7th, 2004, 02:07 PM

Ross Lowel's "Matter of Light and Depth" is a great book I think. It also has a series of excercises that you can perform with a small kit - to help you on your way. And I also support John Jackman's book. I found it a great introduction to lighting.

Aaron

Gregg Richards · March 7th, 2004, 06:35 PM

thx for all your valuable info, its has been a huge help.

Matt Woodson · March 16th, 2004, 03:03 PM

I was wondering if you guys know of any good books on digital cinematography, someone who needs to learn from the start. I've read Scott Billups book, but the subject on digital cinematography is not that covered, and mostly he talks about HD, not miniDV.

I am looking at these 3 books right now, maybe they would be good.

Shooting Digital Video
by Jon Fauer

Digital Cinematography
by Paul Wheeler

Lighting for Digital Video & Television
by John Jackman

Any recommendations that you have?

Rob Lohman · March 17th, 2004, 05:06 AM

December 25th, 2003, 05:23 PM	#16
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December 25th, 2003, 05:26 PM	#17
Patrick Falls Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Augusta georgia 15min. from Aiken S.Carolina and 2 hours from Atlanta Posts: 105	ok will do Mr. Lohman

December 26th, 2003, 01:03 AM	#18
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	I've not seen this video. But John Jackman also has a popular book on lighting (mentioned here) and a regular magazine column on the subject. He is also a member here and occasionally stops by to "chat". __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

January 25th, 2004, 07:36 PM	#20
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Not a book but a good reference anyway. I remember taking a look at the VideoMaker Magazine Video tape on lighting. I seem to remember that their editor that writes about lighting was one of the people in that group that seemed to know his stuff. So you might want to add their video to the list. I did buy and read Jackman's book. Pretty good stuff. Leaves a few things out but they are at the detail level. Stuff like clear vs frost lamps, how stuff hooks together physically, etc. But worth the money. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

March 6th, 2004, 01:22 PM	#21
Gregg Richards New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NewYork NY Posts: 12	Good beginners book on lighting Can anyone recommend a good beginners book or articule on lighting. I'm a newbie when it comes to lighting. Thanks __________________ Nothing beats a try but a failure

December 26th, 2003, 02:50 AM	#19
Sharon Fraats Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: chicago, ill Posts: 190	Good video as it comes from a good man.

March 6th, 2004, 02:11 PM	#22
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	That would be John Jackman's, "Lighting for Digital Video and Television." I have a lot of quibbles with this book, and I don't care for Mr. Jackman's chummy writing style, but that said, there really is nothing in book form that provides such a worthwhile introduction to lighting techniques. B&H also offers a FREE lighting catalogue that offers some very good tips in the back. Wayne Orr, SOC

March 6th, 2004, 05:07 PM	#23
Gregg Richards New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NewYork NY Posts: 12	thx wayne, I will stop by BH and pick up a lighting catalogue. __________________ Nothing beats a try but a failure

March 6th, 2004, 11:45 PM	#24
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	How about Ross Lowell's "Matters of Light and Depth?" __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

March 7th, 2004, 12:45 PM	#25
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	Here are a couple of other sites: http://www.film-and-video.com/index2.htm Go to "articles and instructions." http://www.arri.com/infodown/htm/framlig3.htm Scroll down to Download pdf "How to get the most from your new Arri Light Kit"

March 7th, 2004, 01:50 PM	#26
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	That Arri link that Wayne provided is a very good one. The brochure's author, Bill Holshevnikoff, is a very practical and experienced fellow. (His site is called Power of Lighting.) He gives pretty good seminars around the country, often as part of trade shows. Wayne's earlier point suggesting that books are not necessarily the best place to start (I'm paraphrasing <g>) is actually a good one. Videos, seminars or hanging around experienced crew are the best methods for getting the hang of this subject. Birn & Sawyer has a series of two instructional DVD's on basic lighting. I've just completed a review of them for this site. They're not a bad place to start, although the material is presented in an extemporaneous style. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

March 7th, 2004, 02:07 PM	#27
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Ross Lowel's "Matter of Light and Depth" is a great book I think. It also has a series of excercises that you can perform with a small kit - to help you on your way. And I also support John Jackman's book. I found it a great introduction to lighting. Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

March 7th, 2004, 06:35 PM	#28
Gregg Richards New Boot Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NewYork NY Posts: 12	thx for all your valuable info, its has been a huge help. __________________ Nothing beats a try but a failure

March 16th, 2004, 03:03 PM	#29
Matt Woodson Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Winnipeg,Manitoba, Canada Posts: 53	Books on Digital Cinematography & Lighting I was wondering if you guys know of any good books on digital cinematography, someone who needs to learn from the start. I've read Scott Billups book, but the subject on digital cinematography is not that covered, and mostly he talks about HD, not miniDV. I am looking at these 3 books right now, maybe they would be good. Shooting Digital Video by Jon Fauer Digital Cinematography by Paul Wheeler Lighting for Digital Video & Television by John Jackman Any recommendations that you have? __________________ "Don't settle for the one you can live with, wait for the one you can't live without"

March 17th, 2004, 05:06 AM	#30
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I did a search in this forum for you since a lot of books etc. have already been discussed. Please take your time to read the threads: http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=20217 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=22487 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=15806 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...threadid=11107 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=2158 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=4830 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=5533 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...&threadid=3707 http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...=&threadid=415 __________________ 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