Julia Swain

Freedom of movement and proper exposure go hand in hand

Advances in technology offer new options and expanded usage

They give the punch to balance exposure between interior and exterior

Compact size and versatility enable illumination in areas difficult to access

DMX lighting has become a popular solution to carry out dramatic changes in frequency, color and more

Some go-to techniques for interior lighting

Social distancing has required new ways to set up a shot

Color temperature is one of the many properties of light that we can change and take advantage of when it comes to shooting.

If you are going to invest in equipment as a cinematographer or lighting technician, lights are a good way to go.

Consistently reviewing your toolkit is a healthy habit in finding new and better ways to create and control light.

There are a few categories or functions of light when calling for a specific unit to be used in a scene.

Lighting Technology Film lighting tubes are becoming more common in lighting packages as they become more versatile.

Lighting Technology The lighting in news studios is designed to achieve a nondramatic look without needing to make adjustments.

With advancing lighting technology, there are some beautiful daylight LEDs on the market that can be used to extend light throughout daytime interiors.

I try to head to the NAB Show in Las Vegas every year, and this year was probably one of the best experiences I have had.

As most of us are experiencing new lighting technology, physical gels are slowly becoming obsolete with new LEDs.

Key lighting seems like the simplest idea when setting up a scene with light as it’s the main light on the subject.

Lighting Technology The on-the-go style of shooting requires different skills and practices than studio production.

Lighting Technology When shooting in the style of electronic newsgathering, especially as a solo journalist on location, there is so much to take into consideration.

Lighting Technology Invisible cinematography is actually quite advanced, and here's how I tackle it.

Lighting Technology Julia Swain changes up her shooting style for a Chantelle Paris production.

The beauty of lighting from above is that you get a supply of ambient light, which many sets and locations naturally call for.