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• Lighting Equipment Technology
  September, 2008
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D.
  Lighting equipment used to be the one static aspect of video, but today new advances in lighting technology like LED lighting and lighting gel are changing…
• Lighting Gels
  July, 2008
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D.
  You're ready with 3-point lighting or a soft-light and mood setting. But ... hum... what's missing? How about some red and blue on that dull white scene?
• 15 Quick Tips to Videotaping Fireworks
  July, 2008
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  Shooting great firework footage is more than pointing the camera into the sky. The less light you have, the harder it is to focus or capture an image that isn't…
• Creating Shadows
  June, 2008
  by Brian Peterson
  Dramatic Lighting without Fear (Or, How I Learned to Love the Dark)
• Three-Point Lighting 101
  May, 2008
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Lighting can be extremely complicated. Some movie and TV shoots use dozens of lights to assure proper scene lighting. Here's a primer to help dispel the…
• Using Practicals
  May, 2008
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D
  Lighting a scene using everyday lamps realistically is a skill that earns Hollywood gaffers top dollars. Here are some tips to using practicals in your next video.
• Night Lighting
  March, 2008
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D.
  Winter is waning, the snows are beginning to melt in the northern states and the sun is sticking around a little longer. However, the night still rules!
• Lighting Car Interiors
  January, 2008
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D.
  Did you ever notice that in the movies we never have a problem seeing a person's features while he's driving down the road? Even at night?
• Specialty Lighting
  September, 2007
  by Robert G Nulph, Ph.D.
  Lighting can make or break the mood of your video. If you wish to evoke suspense, tension or romance, then traditional three-point lighting isn't enough.
• Casting Shadows
  July, 2007
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D.
  When you think about lighting, you probably think about your lights and where to place them. But what about the shadows?
• One Light Wonder
  May, 2007
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D.
  Sometimes you only have one available light. Other times, you chose to use one light for effect. It's not what, but how you use it that makes your video shine.
• Tabletop Lighting
  March, 2007
  by Robert G. Nulph, Ph.D.
  Whether you're shooting a documentary, creating a scrapbook or shooting an object for a commercial - you will find a need for tabletop lighting techniques.
• Quick Focus
  February, 2007
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
• Lighting Terms
  February, 2007
  by Videomaker Editors
• On-Camera Light Adds Shine to your Videos
  January, 2007
  by Robert Nulph
  Whether you're trying to improve an otherwise impossibly dark shot or add a little pop to an adequately lit scene, an on-camera light is a critical tool.
• Looking for Light
  January, 2007
  by Kyle Cassidy
  Shooting in a low light setting is more than just turning down the lights or opening your camcorder's aperture. You can't take low light shooting lightly.
• Applying 3-Point Lighting
  November, 2006
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  Some folks consider it a tired cliche, but it's important to know how to set 3-point lighting, so you can work within or without this classic lighting style.
• Reflecting on Reflectors
  July, 2006
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  No money for more lights? No problem! Here are sure-fire, no-power solutions to making your subject shine.
• Litepanels Mini LED Video Lighting DV Camera Kit Review
  July, 2006
  by Brent Holland
  The little LEDs in this DV camera-mounted light kit produce a very nice even light and are extremely power-efficient, consuming less than 1/3 the power of…
• How to Make a Video Look Like Film
  July, 2006
  by Michael Reff
  How to use movement, lighting, and filters, to make a video look like film.
• A Production Value Primer: Big Looks for Small Bucks
  February, 1996
  by Mark Bosko
  Gaining production value on a project doesn't instantly mean spending money. Here's how to improve the quality of your videos with such simple tools as…
• Getting Started: Using Light
  September, 1996
  by Jim Stinson
  Light is the most essential element in videomaking. Here's how to make the best use of it.
• Getting Started: Do You Copy?
  June, 1996
  by Jim Stinson
  Transferring photos to video is easy with the right tools and a little know-how.
• Camera Work: On with the Show!
  December, 1995
  by Jim Stinson
  On with the Show!
• Lighten Up!: What the Pros Know
  September, 1997
  by Loren Alldrin
  Lighten up. With lessons from the pros , that is. Whether you're shooting indoors or out, proper lighting techniques can turn your videos from "so-so" to&hellip…
• Take It Light-ly
  April, 1998
  by Alice Patterson
  From inexpensive on-camera lights to costly lighting systems with all of the amenities, we've got it covered. In this article, we show you the lighting…
• Let the Sun Shine In: How To Control the Great Outdoor Light Source
  April, 1998
  by Loren Alldrin
  Though massive and incredibly bright, the sun is not the greatest light source for shooting video. Here we cover the most effective ways to modify, control and&…
• Lite Lighting
  July, 1998
  by Chuck Peters
• A Shot in the Dark: Simple Solutions for Nighttime Shooting
  October, 1998
  by Loren Alldrin
  Shooting video in the dark is always challenging. Here are some simple solutions that may help with that challenge.
• Light Source: The Power of the Sun
  December, 1998
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  Tap into free and available solar energy to cast a new and dramatic light on your productions.