Light Types Articles

• Sima SL20LX light, Logic Keyboard and The Black Pod Review
  June, 2010
  by Evan Burt
  As amateurs, professionals or enthusiasts, buyers of consumer electronics often put a premium on bigger things like computers and cameras. But they sometimes…
• What is Lux?
  April, 2010
  by Terry O'Rourke
  Manufacturers seem to have different way of defining the word lux. But what is it, and how can you compare your camcorder's "lux level" to that of others?
• 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…
• 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?
• 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.
• 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.
• Light Source: Using a Camera-Mounted Light
  March, 2002
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  The on-camera light can be a great tool, if you know how to use it.
• Light Source: One Location, Five Different Looks
  September, 2002
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  Even in a small office studio, you can attain a variety of looks and moods for your video.
• Light Source: Three-Point Lighting in the Real World
  January, 2003
  by Dr. Robert G. Nulph
  It's not just a theory: check out these pragmatic three-point lighting tips in action.
• Light Source: Sound and Light Shows
  April, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  With lighting, you can create spectacular elements with little or no budget.
• Built-in Camera Lights Can Offer Useful Lighting Alternative
  June, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  How to make the most of an on-board lamp.
• Light Source: Lighting for Compositing
  July, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  Good lighting is the key to chromakey.
• Light Source: Working with Mixed Lighting
  October, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  Mixed lighting isn't necessarily a disaster. Here are some pragmatic solutions for your next location shoot.
• Light Source: Lighting Moving Targets
  December, 2003
  by Jim Stinson
  A few lights can cover a lot of action -- if you know how to use them.
• Light Source: Lighting for the Internet
  May, 2004
  by Jim Stinson
  Simple lighting makes cleaner, more natural images, while reducing production hassles.
• Light Source: Using Diffusion
  November, 2004
  by Jim Stinson
  Diffusion is invaluable for softening harsh light and creating natural-looking lighting designs.
• Illuminations: Why Three-Point Lighting?
  January, 2005
  by Jim Stinson
  Conventional three-instrument lighting makes more sense when you understand the reasons behind this classic method.
• Lights for Different Jobs
  June, 2005
  by Jim Stinson
  You can't tell the players without a scorecard, so here's the roster for video lights and what they do.
• Pulling the Plug
  September, 2005
  by Jim Stinson
  In order to light that night scene in the field a mile from your house, you'll need a couple hundred 50-foot extension cords, or some other AC power…
• Green Screen Lighting
  October, 2005
  by Jim Stinson
  Virtual green screen sets are no longer just for the privileged Hollywood bigwigs.
• One-Light to Cover them All
  November, 2005
  by Jim Stinson
  Budget and creative lighting are just a couple reasons why you'd want to shoot with only one lighting instrument.
• Lights in Motion
  January, 2006
  by Jim Stinson
  Natural lights sparkle, shimmer, flutter, flare, glimmer, gleam, revolve, reflect and radiate. Here's some tips to dazzle your viewers with lively photoplays.
• Five Steps to Smoother Skin
  January, 2006
  by Brian Peterson
  Make your on-camera talent look their best by following these five simple steps.