Location Lighting for Television - Softcover

Bermingham, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 024051937X ISBN 13: 9780240519371

Publisher: Routledge, 2003

Synopsis

The first book of its kind to introduce the problems of location lighting for single camera operators and provide an insight into the technology and techniques required to solve those problems. The approach is of a basic and introductory nature, geared toward the student and trainee cameraman. Professionals needing a refresher course on the subject will also find this an invaluable reference packed with key information, theory and practical approaches to different lighting situations.

*Teaches you how to master the essentials of lighting and make professional choices in difficult location lighting conditions

*Features intruductory techniques from an experienced instructor

*Provides the solutions to everyday lighting dilemmas

About this title

Book Description:

Written by a highly experienced trainer this book combines essential theory with practical approaches to everyday situations.

From the Back Cover:

Location Lighting for Television is the first book of its kind to introduce the problems of location lighting for single camera operators and provides an insight into the technology and techniques required to solve these problems. The approach is of a basic and introductory nature, geared towards the student and trainee cameraman. Professionals looking for a refresher course on the subject will also find this an invaluable reference packed with key information, theory and practical approaches to different lighting situations.

This book is based on the experience of the author as a practitioner and trainer. Location lighting requires decisions to be made quickly, with rarely any opportunity to experiment. The aim in writing this book is to give an insight into how the problems can be solvd and the pitfalls avoided!

Alan Bermingham operates as International Television Training and Consultancy (ITTC), specializing in television lighting. He was formerly a Senior Lecturer in Television Technical Operations at the BBC's engineering training Centre, Wood Norton, specializing in television lighting. He worked at TV-am as a Lighting Director and moved to Television South West, becoming Head of Lighting. Alan formed ITTC in 1992 and has given lighting training in over twenty countries. He is a co-author of Multiskilling for television Production and The Video Studio, also published by Focal Press.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 024051937X
• ISBN 13: 9780240519371
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 300