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Light it Right (DVD)

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:09:29 PST

In this DVD on video lighting, the experts at Videomaker teach lighting techniques so you can set up the best lighting environment for a video camera. Lessons on studio lighting & outdoor lighting will show you how to light videos like a professional videographer.

Lighting: Night Lighting

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PST

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!

Illuminations: Reflecting on Reflectors

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT

No money for more lights? No problem! Here are sure-fire, no-power solutions to making your subject shine.

Illuminations: Pulling the Plug

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

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 alternatives.

Illuminations: Diffusion for Contrast Control

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST

Instead of filling outdoor shadows with reflectors, try controlling highlights by diffusing them.

Shooting Day for Night

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST

Making day resemble night on your screen means tinting the overall images blue, then adding white light, and adjusting contrtast and brightness to sell the trick.

Getting Started: Do You Copy?

Sat, 01 Jun 1996 00:00:00 PDT

Transferring photos to video is easy with the right tools and a little know-how.

Let the Sun Shine In: How To Control the Great Outdoor Light Source

Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 PST

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 supplement the sun's light for good outdoor video.

Your Tips

Wed, 01 Jul 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Your Tips

Light Source: The Power of the Sun

Tue, 01 Dec 1998 00:00:00 PST

Tap into free and available solar energy to cast a new and dramatic light on your productions.

Light Source: Reflecting Light

Sun, 01 Aug 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Dramatic lighting can make the difference between an ordinary production and a great production.

What You See Is What You Get

Mon, 01 Nov 1999 00:00:00 PST

Controlling light to improve your image

Getting Started: Shooting on Sunny Days

Sat, 01 Apr 2000 00:00:00 PST

When shooting outdoors, you should maintain control of the most important video component: light.

Light Source: A Dose of Reality

Thu, 01 Jun 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Lighting, like sound, can be used to create a false reality for your audience.

Video Adventurer

Fri, 01 Dec 2000 00:00:00 PST

Tips for shooting video on the trail.

Hollywood's Dark Secret: Shooting Day for Night

Sun, 01 Jul 2001 00:00:00 PDT

Go behind the scenes of a fictional, low-budget horror flick and discover how to produce nighttime shots during the day.

Light Source: Is it Real or Just Good Lighting?

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 PDT

With these techniques you can light scenes so they look as natural as the real world.

Video Lighting

Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 PST

Working with moving subjects and multiple cams.

Light Source: Using Reflectors Like a Pro

Thu, 01 May 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Reflectors are cheap and easy -- just how we like 'em.

Light Source: Lighting for Compositing

Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 PDT

Good lighting is the key to chromakey.

Light Source: Lighting Moving Targets

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 PST

A few lights can cover a lot of action -- if you know how to use them.

Light Source: On Location with Gaffer Tom

Sun, 01 Feb 2004 00:00:00 PST

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Home Video Hints: How to Use Available Light

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Available light can be all you need if you patiently think through your options and wisely exploit the location.

Light Source: The Wedding in the Woods - Part 1

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 PDT

The best-laid plans of mice and men gang aft agley.

Light Source: Using Diffusion

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST

Diffusion is invaluable for softening harsh light and creating natural-looking lighting designs.