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Your Toolkit: Start With What You Know
By JAY HOLBEN published
Last month I tried to answer a young cinematographer’s question about how cinematographers improvise lighting.
’Tis the Season For Holiday Lights
By JAY HOLBEN published
During the holiday season you may find me scouring the aisles at my local hardware, home improvement and home superstores—not for holiday gifts, but for holiday lights!
Flashpoint’s CoolVee 7 Fluorescent Fixture
By Chuck Gloman published
Flashpoint CoolVee 7 is an inexpensive fluorescent softlight that includes a reflector and softbox, providing a lot of bang for the buck.
Exploring the True Beauty of Light Itself
By JAY HOLBEN published
It is the first time in history a photograph has been taken of light simultaneously behaving as a wave and as a particle.
Discussing Brightness and Lumens
By JAY HOLBEN published
The lumen is a consistent form of intensity measurement, regardless of the source or power consumption.
Despite the Hype, LEDs Haven’t Revolutionized Broadcasting
By Phil Rhodes published
It will happen, but will take time
Consistency in Lighting
By Julia Swain last updated
Lighting Technology To create a consistent look, it's all about the tools.
‘Game of Thrones’ Darkness Wasn’t a Problem at All
By Michael Balderston published
TVT’s own lighting expert discusses why a recent episode chose to go darker.
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