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Index
Essential Skills: Photographic Lighting
Copyright Page
Contents
Introduction
Process and progress
Independent learning
Research and resources
Visual Diary
Record Book
Research, presentation and storage
Characteristics of Light
Introduction
Source
Intensity
Quality
Direction
Contrast
Color
Exposure and Light Meters
Introduction
Intensity and duration
Hand-held light meters
Taking a hand-held meter reading
TTL light meters
Interpreting the meter reading
Raw format exposure considerations
Contrast and Compensation
Contrast
Exposure compensation
Summary of exposure compensation
Sensitivity and Image Capture
Introduction
Choosing a capture medium
Positive image capture
Image characteristics
Noise
Limitations of film capture
Latitude
Pushing and pulling film
Cross-processing effect
Image preview
Color Correction and Filtration
Introduction
Color accuracy on screen
Color profiles
Color accuracy in camera
Filters for lenses
Filter factors
Lighting on Location
Introduction
Fill
Reflectors
Flash
Choice of flash
Guide numbers
Flash as the primary light source
Diffusion and bounce
Fill flash
Flash as a key light
Slow-sync flash
Double exposures
High dynamic range
The Zone System
Introduction
Zone placement
Contrast control
The zones
Operating the system
Calibration tests
Perfecting the system
A black and white digital workflow
Studio Lighting
Introduction
Studio lighting
Health and safety
Light sources
Mixed light sources
Working with studio lights
Lighting ratios
On location
Creative Techniques
Introduction
Illusion of movement
Creative post-production
Changing the weather in post-production
Composite lighting
Assignments
Introduction
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