The Technique Of Lighting For Television And Motion Pictures
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Mastering the invisible art of light is the difference between a forgettable image and a truly cinematic one — and Gerald Millerson's authoritative manual remains one of the most comprehensive guides ever written on the subject. This landmark technical work instructs both aspiring and seasoned professionals in the full spectrum of lighting craft, from the fundamental physics of light and shadow to the complex demands of multi-camera television studios and motion picture sets. Millerson details equipment selection, lamp types, rigging techniques, and the creative principles that govern how light sculpts a subject, constructs a mood, and serves a narrative — all presented with the clarity of a master practitioner who understands that great lighting is never accidental. Beyond its practical instruction, the book argues persuasively that lighting is as much an expressive art as it is a technical discipline, demanding both scientific understanding and a director's eye for visual storytelling. Millerson's prose is methodical yet accessible, structured to guide the reader from foundational concepts through to advanced production scenarios encountered in broadcast television and feature filmmaking alike. Published by Focal Press — the preeminent imprint for film and broadcast technical literature — this volume stands as an essential cornerstone of any serious media professional's library. Whether you are lighting a single interview or orchestrating a full studio production, the principles within these pages will permanently sharpen the way you see.
Author: Gerald Millerson
Format: Hardback
Genre: Preforming Arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Mastering the invisible art of light is the difference between a forgettable image and a truly cinematic one — and Gerald Millerson's authoritative manual remains one of the most comprehensive guides ever written on the subject. This landmark technical work instructs both aspiring and seasoned professionals in the full spectrum of lighting craft, from the fundamental physics of light and shadow to the complex demands of multi-camera television studios and motion picture sets. Millerson details equipment selection, lamp types, rigging techniques, and the creative principles that govern how light sculpts a subject, constructs a mood, and serves a narrative — all presented with the clarity of a master practitioner who understands that great lighting is never accidental. Beyond its practical instruction, the book argues persuasively that lighting is as much an expressive art as it is a technical discipline, demanding both scientific understanding and a director's eye for visual storytelling. Millerson's prose is methodical yet accessible, structured to guide the reader from foundational concepts through to advanced production scenarios encountered in broadcast television and feature filmmaking alike. Published by Focal Press — the preeminent imprint for film and broadcast technical literature — this volume stands as an essential cornerstone of any serious media professional's library. Whether you are lighting a single interview or orchestrating a full studio production, the principles within these pages will permanently sharpen the way you see.