Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Third Edition: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution
Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Third Edition: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution
Comprehensive. Detailed. Practical. Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Third Edition is a friendly, hands-on manual covering the day-to-day practices, equipment, and tricks of the trade essential to anyone doing motion picture lighting. This handbook offers a wealth of practical technical information, useful techniques, as well as aesthetic discussions.
The Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook focuses on what is important when working on-set: trouble-shooting, teamwork, set protocol, and
Rating: 
(out of 27 reviews)
List Price: $ 48.95
Price:
The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression
This is an updated and newly revised edition of the classic book The Art of Photography (originally published in 1994), which has often been described as the most readable, understandable, and complete textbook on photography. With well over 100 beautiful photographic illustrations in both black-and-white and color, as well as numerous charts, graphs, and tables, this book presents the world of photography to beginner, intermediate, and advanced photographers seeking to make a personal statement
Rating: 
(out of 5 reviews)
List Price: $ 44.95
Price: $ 29.67
Related Posts
10 Comments
Leave a Comment
Help With FB Likes! Follow Us On Twitter!
87478 Followers
Click To Follow Us On Twitter!More Likes, More Photography Tips!
Oogle Our Google
Recommended Photography Tools
 |
Professional photographers shoot RAW with RAW! Demand the best, ask for Hoodman! |
Search Our Photography Blogs
Easy Photoblog Menu
Photography Workshops
Top Viewed PhotoBlog Posts
My Latest Photography Books
Top Viewed Photo Book Posts
Unless Noted, All Photos © Rolando Gomez
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
Review by Steve(donkeyshot@earthlink.net) for Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Third Edition: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution
Rating:
After 22 years in the Hollywood motion picture lighting business, I can attest to the value and accuracy of this book. A magnificent work of hard-won knowledge and vital information for the old pro or beginner. I refer to it often. Well done, Harry.
Review by Tom Howard for Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Third Edition: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution
Rating:
If you have any interest in motion picture equipment and lighting, or if you are in the industry already, then this book is a definite must-have. It has become a standard for many crew members in the movie business and is often referred to on set.This book not only covers many different lights and their practical applications, but also deals with power distribution, electrical wiring, and even set etiquette. It is perfect for learning all there is to know about film lighting, and also makes a fabulous reference book if the subject matter is already familiar to you.Even if you don’t plan on being an electrician, this book provides a wealth of information that everyone should know while on set.Perfect for the experienced, invaluable for the novice.
Review by Rick (studionei@aol.com) for Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Third Edition: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution
Rating:
As a long time theatrical technician I found the book to be very insightfull as to the practices of film lighting world. I wish a book this good was written for stage hands. It is a practical guide to the film lighting business with not just basic information but tips to make you feel like on old pro. After reading it I would feel comfortable taking a work call on a film set any time.
Review by Midwest Book Review for Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Third Edition: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution
Rating:
Knowledgeably written by Hollywood-based gaffer and director of photography Harry C. Box, this newly revised and expanded third edition of Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook authoritatively covers the equipment, electrical distribution, and techniques of film lighting. From a basic overview of who does what job on the lighting crew; to descriptions of how to use a wide variety of light fixtures ranging from tungsten to HMI to fluorescent lights; to safely handling electric power sources, Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook is an excellent reference tool, instructional refresher course, and quick-lookup resource for set lighting technicians of all skill and experience levels.
Review by Max Jones for Set Lighting Technician’s Handbook, Third Edition: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution
Rating:
If you are an aspiring electrician and want to work in movies and commercials this is a must-have for your shelf. Even a seasoned pro can learn a thing or two and the attention (and clear explanation) given to electrics is superior to any trade manual on the market. I’ve been reading, Mr. Box’s articles in Film Crew Magazine for the past few years and it is even more valuable to be able to have some of this knowlege bound in a book.
Review by Woodworker for The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression
Rating:
Kudos to Mr. Barnbaum, not only for his artistic excellence, but also for his ability to communicate his thoughts and ideas in a clear and interesting manner. “The Art of Photography” is written in a very personal style, and is a wonderful mix of technical and artistic information. Although the technical details about the Zone system and darkroom techniques are certainly directed toward the serious, advanced photographer, the discussions about composition, visualization, and creativity should be of interest to photographers at all levels of ability and experience. Most importantly, Mr. Barnbaum shares his thoughts about the purpose of photography: to communicate a feeling or message to the viewer and to elicit a response. This theme is reiterated throughout the book and is frequently compared to similar concepts in other art forms. I’ve read a number of very good books on photography, but this one is now at the top of my list. If you are serious about photography and are looking for a stimulating book, this is the one!
Review by for The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression
Rating:
Barnbaum is a serious black and white photographer, and this
is a personal book in which he describes how he uses his own
sense of aesthetic to “break” the rules of the Zone System.
A good book for the advanced b&w photographer, this book
provides a view of the way in which one photographer finds
his own vision. It is less about technique and more about
art than most photography books.
My only quibble is that the reproductions in the book could
have been of a higher quality.
Review by Jeffrey S Johnson for The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression
Rating:
I’ve read many books which cover the finer points of photography, each has it’s purpose and adds to my understanding. This book I felt helped find my own way to view what I want in an image. Bruce first gets the reader to explore their own likes in a photograph, getting us out of the confines of rules we’ve been told are required for a “Good Photograph”, be free to explore all possibities not a fixed grid we tend to think of as the parameters of photography. The thing I found most helpful in this book is the topic of film and paper exposure. I’ve read much of the Zone System and understood it to a good extent, but Bruce takes it to a more practical level and I found I could apply his points with a much better understanding. It has made an improvment in my black and white large format work. Now, after reading this through a few times I have a much better understanding of how to use the range of the film and paper to their fullest extent. I can get most negatives to print on normal contrast paper, don’t need to use contrast filters to get something to work and can get much more detail in the shadow areas. This book is wrote for the advanced photographer and prior basic knowledge will make it more usable but written in a very comfortable pace that I as an amature photographer could grasp with no problem. I feel this has saved me from many years of experimentation and let me get on with making photographs which I love to do! Greatly improved my confidence, this is the way photography should be taught, we each have our own abilities and creative aspects.
Review by Bryan for The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression
Rating:
I am a serious photography student, albiet a green one. My instructor has been a photographer for 50 years and once ran the biggest portrait studio in Niagra Falls, NY. He has studied with Mr. Picker (BTW, the fore mentioned is rather discredited by both Mr. Burnbaum and my instructor, so if you are a “dry down” sycophant move on now.) He likens Mr. Burnbaum to the caliber of Mr. Adams: both being masters of the media. I was also truely blessed to see both Mr. Burnbaum himself and his work at an exibition here in Oklahoma. His prints are truely stunning. His book is equally so. I can’t say I know a whole lot about photography — it is a vast and imposing subject — but I know quality when I see it, and I know more about photography after reading “The Art of Photography”. My opinion isn’t that important, but I value my instructor’s and I think that I can safely say it’s a must read for any photographic artist — B&W, color, small, medium, or large format.
Review by Bert Krages for The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression
Rating:
I have always admired Bruce Barnbaum’s prints and really appreciate the clear guidance in this book regarding seeing, understanding light, exposing film, and printing. Among the useful aspects of the book are the photographs that show how control over the exposure and printing can affect the final result. This book is perfect for photographers looking to make a serious advance in the quality of their images.