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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | Newly revised and expanded, Film Lighting is an indispensable sourcebook for the aspiring and practicing cinematographer, based on extensive interviews with leading cinematographers and gaffers in the film industry Film lighting is a living, dynamic art influenced by new technologies and the individual styles of leading cinematographers. Reporting on the latest innovations and showcasing in-depth interviews with industry experts, Film Lighting provides an inside look at how cinematographers and film directors establish the visual concept of the film and use the lighting to help tell the story. Using firsthand material from experts such as Oscar-winning cinematographers Dion Beebe, Russell Carpenter, Robert Elswit, Mauro Fiore, Janusz Kaminski, Wally Pfister, Haskell Wexler, and Vilmos Zsigmond, this revised and expanded edition provides an invaluable opportunity to learn from the industry’s leaders. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Kris Malkiewicz | | Paperback: | 198 pages | | Publisher: | Touchstone | | Publication Date: | August 11, 1986 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0671766341 | | Product Length: | 9.12 inches | | Product Width: | 6.99 inches | | Product Height: | 0.57 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.9 pounds | | Package Length: | 9.1 inches | | Package Width: | 6.9 inches | | Package Height: | 0.6 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.95 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 6 reviews |
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29 of 29 found the following review helpful:
 This is must reading for those interested in cinematography. Nov 18, 1997
By Michael Frediani, S.O.C. pantilt@pacbell.net
Kris Malkiewicz has assembled some of the finestcinematographers and gaffers in the world to create a must-have bookfor all aspiring and working Directors of Photography. This book is both technical and creative in description of design and technique. From Nestor Almendros, ASC to Vilmos Zsigmond, ASC and other contemporary greats in-between--the reader learns lighting of sets, close-ups, background plates and much more. Both soft-light and hard-light techniques are covered too. Reading the meter is discussed by Caleb Deshanel, ASC who states, "Basically I use the meter after I have finished lighting" to Malkiewicz who states, "a caucasian face has about 35 percent reflectance, but a black face reflects less than 16 percent." He goes on to explain the proper technique for exposing dissimilar facial colors with reflective metering. The late James Wong Howe, ASC and Jordan Cronenweth, ASC are quoted describing their day-for-night techniques. All in all this book covers the basics and beyond and has served me well as a reference book that I consult from time to time, and recommend to others.
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Not just a dull technical book . . . very interesting . . . Feb 25, 1999
By hblee@cstone.net
I am an aspiring D.P., interested in lighting and camera operation. This book gives a good insight to the relationship between D.P. and director. It does not give dull "how to set up lights," but provides some interesting information provided by some outstanding cinematographers, many are members of ASC. I found it to be an excellent read.
29 of 35 found the following review helpful:
 Not Useful for someone new to lighting Dec 30, 2002
If you are looking for a good, instructional book on lighting setups and techniques...keep looking. This book may be useful to a seasoned director or gaffer, but is rather useless for beginners. This is essentially a book on interviews, and while has some techniques discussed throughout, is not presented in a way that would be useful for someone hoping to learn the finer details of lighting.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
A definate must read for cinematographers and directors Oct 23, 2001
By Michael P. Terrell
I am a director and found this book to be really intersting. I really enjoyed hearing advice and techniques from a collection of accomplished cinematographers and gaffers. Too many books just merely point out that there are many ways to approach lighting a scene. This actually shows how different people choose to light particular scenes. The only complaint that I have is that it is a bit out-dated. Personally, I use a lot of newer lighting equipment that was not mentioned (especially Kino Flo lights). Nevertheless, still probably the best lighting book I have encountered.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Not for the beginner May 20, 2009
By Anthony
"THX1138"
As an amateur seeking to grow in professional production, this book was a great transitional piece. LOVED IT. Keep in mind that I was already familiar with lighting terms and techniques. This just helped me to polish my technique and better understand which lights do what etc....
If you have done several music videos, small indie projects etc, than this book will help you get to the next level. If your a beginner you'll be lost.
Overall, great stuff, a little beefy at times, but worth it.
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