Placing Shadows: Lighting Techniques for Video Production, Second Edition
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Good fit if you want...
- You light interviews, corporate videos, or small narrative shoots.
- You prefer step-by-step setups over theory-heavy textbooks.
Maybe skip if...
- You want deep cinematography theory or auteur visual analysis.
- You need guidance specific to modern LED-only workflows or the newest camera tech.
- You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
Summary
A hands-on guide to lighting for video production, covering setups, gear choices, and problem-solving across studio and location shoots; this second edition condenses real-world techniques into actionable workflows for filmmakers and videographers.
Edition on file: 2000 • Butterworth-Heinemann • 224 pages • ISBN 9780240804095.
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Why this book now
A concise, practice-driven reference remains useful as more creators shoot video across hybrid studio and location environments.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
About 4–8 focused sessions (224 pages): dip into chapters for specific setups or read straight through for a systematic workflow foundation.
What stands out here
This second edition compiles tested lighting recipes and troubleshooting tips aimed at working crews and solo shooters rather than academic exposition.
Best way to approach it
Treat it as a toolbox—read the overview chapters, then consult individual setups and diagrams when planning shoots or solving on-set problems.
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