Yet another query on lighting books at DVinfo.net

July 22nd, 2002, 07:32 AM

I wanted to know if anyone reviewed John Jackman's new book Lighting For Digital Video and Television?

I recieved an email from from DV.com this morning on it.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1578201152/qid=1027344316/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_3/103-1598375-8473443

Josh Bass · October 19th, 2002, 01:36 AM

This is an old post, but what the hey. I've read it, and I find it to be quite groovulent. There's a lot of good info, and some real world anecdotes thrown in, but I would recommend more diagrams. I have hard time dealing with some of what he says without being able to see it. Other than that, great!

October 19th, 2002, 08:25 PM

Thanks for responding - I have not gotten a chance to buy the book yet.

Josh Bass · October 20th, 2002, 12:16 AM

I'd recommend it, just wish it had more diagrams. That's all.

Marco Leavitt · June 21st, 2003, 11:23 PM

I did an archive search and turned up a lot of suggestions on great lighting books, many of which I'm planning to buy. However, I'm looking for something really specific -- a lighting book with lots and lots of movie stills and accompanying diagrams of exactly how the scene was lit. I recently finished "Matters of Light and Depth," and really liked it, but find myself wanting something featuring even more real world examples. A book that featured this kind of thing almost exclusively would be great.

Frank Granovski · June 21st, 2003, 11:54 PM

Have you seen J. Jackman's lighting book? I haven't but have read good feedback about it.

Marco Leavitt · June 22nd, 2003, 09:17 AM

I believe that's "Lighting for Digital Video & Television." That was one of the book I was planning to buy.

Ken Tanaka · June 23rd, 2003, 10:24 AM

I probably have more than half a dozen books devoted to lighting. John Jackman's book ("Lighting for Digital Video & Television") is a good general primer and covers, or at least touches, just about all of the bases. I would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for an inexpensive, basic book on the subject.

But all the books in print cannot substitute for just experimenting with lighting. It's one of those hands-on activities that can repay the effort investment many, many times over.

Rob Lohman · July 11th, 2003, 05:02 AM

No-one really has answered Marco's specific question. It is also
one I'm interested in. It would be very nice to:

1. see photo's (or perhaps movies on an included disc) from
various points taken "as the camera"

2. see diagrams on how all the lights were setup

3. explenation on how they came to this setup and why it works
(or doesn't work) etc.

Does something like this exists or do we need to write our own? <g>

Marco Leavitt · July 11th, 2003, 06:53 AM

I'm beginning to think that it doesn't. Maybe "writing our own" isn't such a bad idea. One of the reasons I want a book like this is to give me more insight on what lights to start buying. It's hard to do much experimenting when all you've got is a single Tota light.

Ken Tanaka · July 11th, 2003, 10:52 AM

Offhand, the closest material I have to that type of format is the "ARRI Lighting Handbook", by Bill Holshevnikoff. ARRI includes this booklet when you buy ARRI light kits. You can also download part of the booklet at Bill's Web site.

Several other books feature many example shots and set-up diagrams but none strictly adhere to this format.

Rob Lohman · July 11th, 2003, 11:12 AM

Now that is getting closer to it indeed.... Interesting!

Alfred Tomaszewski · August 8th, 2003, 04:06 PM

i just ordered Kris Malkiewicz's "Film Lighting & Cinematography" books. I am looking for books on aspects of lighting and the techincle side of it. Any recommendations.

Ken Tanaka · August 8th, 2003, 04:52 PM

See this thread.

Patrick Falls · December 25th, 2003, 01:46 PM

http://www.promax.com/Products/Detail/5407

the above is a link to basic lighting for dv. i am going to buy it because i feel that i need some more visual aid to understand the different lighting concepts. i really would like to attend a siminar but they can be pricey. i figure this can be the next best thing. if anyone has seen this dvd or heard any reviews on it can you please leave your comments on it?

thanks in advance.

July 22nd, 2002, 07:32 AM	#1
vuduproman Posts: n/a	Anyone read John Jackman's new lighting book yet? I wanted to know if anyone reviewed John Jackman's new book Lighting For Digital Video and Television? I recieved an email from from DV.com this morning on it. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1578201152/qid=1027344316/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_3/103-1598375-8473443

October 19th, 2002, 01:36 AM	#2
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	This is an old post, but what the hey. I've read it, and I find it to be quite groovulent. There's a lot of good info, and some real world anecdotes thrown in, but I would recommend more diagrams. I have hard time dealing with some of what he says without being able to see it. Other than that, great! __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

October 19th, 2002, 08:25 PM	#3
vuduproman Posts: n/a	Thanks Thanks for responding - I have not gotten a chance to buy the book yet.

October 20th, 2002, 12:16 AM	#4
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	I'd recommend it, just wish it had more diagrams. That's all. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

June 21st, 2003, 11:23 PM	#5
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	Yet another query on lighting books I did an archive search and turned up a lot of suggestions on great lighting books, many of which I'm planning to buy. However, I'm looking for something really specific -- a lighting book with lots and lots of movie stills and accompanying diagrams of exactly how the scene was lit. I recently finished "Matters of Light and Depth," and really liked it, but find myself wanting something featuring even more real world examples. A book that featured this kind of thing almost exclusively would be great.

June 21st, 2003, 11:54 PM	#6
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Have you seen J. Jackman's lighting book? I haven't but have read good feedback about it.

June 22nd, 2003, 09:17 AM	#7
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	I believe that's "Lighting for Digital Video & Television." That was one of the book I was planning to buy.

June 23rd, 2003, 10:24 AM	#8
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	I probably have more than half a dozen books devoted to lighting. John Jackman's book ("Lighting for Digital Video & Television") is a good general primer and covers, or at least touches, just about all of the bases. I would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for an inexpensive, basic book on the subject. But all the books in print cannot substitute for just experimenting with lighting. It's one of those hands-on activities that can repay the effort investment many, many times over. __________________ 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

July 11th, 2003, 05:02 AM	#9
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	No-one really has answered Marco's specific question. It is also one I'm interested in. It would be very nice to: 1. see photo's (or perhaps movies on an included disc) from various points taken "as the camera" 2. see diagrams on how all the lights were setup 3. explenation on how they came to this setup and why it works (or doesn't work) etc. Does something like this exists or do we need to write our own? <g> __________________ 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

July 11th, 2003, 06:53 AM	#10
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	I'm beginning to think that it doesn't. Maybe "writing our own" isn't such a bad idea. One of the reasons I want a book like this is to give me more insight on what lights to start buying. It's hard to do much experimenting when all you've got is a single Tota light.

July 11th, 2003, 10:52 AM	#11
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Offhand, the closest material I have to that type of format is the "ARRI Lighting Handbook", by Bill Holshevnikoff. ARRI includes this booklet when you buy ARRI light kits. You can also download part of the booklet at Bill's Web site. Several other books feature many example shots and set-up diagrams but none strictly adhere to this format. __________________ 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

July 11th, 2003, 11:12 AM	#12
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	Now that is getting closer to it indeed.... Interesting! __________________ 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

August 8th, 2003, 04:06 PM	#13
Alfred Tomaszewski Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Shelby Twp., MI Posts: 112	good books about FILM lighting. i just ordered Kris Malkiewicz's "Film Lighting & Cinematography" books. I am looking for books on aspects of lighting and the techincle side of it. Any recommendations.

August 8th, 2003, 04:52 PM	#14
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	See this thread. __________________ 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

December 25th, 2003, 01:46 PM	#15
Patrick Falls Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Augusta georgia 15min. from Aiken S.Carolina and 2 hours from Atlanta Posts: 105	does anyone have a comment about this dvd on basic lighting?? http://www.promax.com/Products/Detail/5407 the above is a link to basic lighting for dv. i am going to buy it because i feel that i need some more visual aid to understand the different lighting concepts. i really would like to attend a siminar but they can be pricey. i figure this can be the next best thing. if anyone has seen this dvd or heard any reviews on it can you please leave your comments on it? thanks in advance.