JAY HOLBEN

Recently I was asked to lecture at a college for a course in advanced cinematography.

This month, let’s take a deeper look at one of the most ubiquitous forms of illumination in our world: tungsten or incandescent bulbs.

The world of lighting hardware can be confusing waters to navigate.

Last month I discussed the aesthetic side of how cinematographers and lighting directors go about choosing specific fixtures for the job.

The next in line on our examination of lighting fixtures is the PAR, which is an acronym for Parabolic Aluminum Reflector.