Matters of Light & Depth | 
 enlarge | Author: Ross Lowell
Publisher: Lower Light Management
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 108225
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
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Pages: 224
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 8.9 x 0.6
ISBN: 0966250400
EAN: 9780966250404
ASIN: 0966250400
Publication Date: April 1, 1999
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Product Description
Creating memorable images for video, film, & stills through lighting. In addition to his own techniques, photos, and light philosophy, Ross Lowell interweaves the insights and images of distinguished lighting directors, photographers, filmmakers, and classic painters. Some of the subjects explored include: Color Temperature Matters Hearing the Light Lighting Planes Lighting People Meter Matters Finessing the Light Motivating the Light Two-Light Techniques The One-Light Approach Setting Up a Small Studio Superior Exterior Lighting The Art & Craft of Lighting Craft & Art Best Ways to Achieve the Worst Lighting
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 Why to light, not just how June 15, 2008
Rather than lighting formulas which are a great way to see the tried and true setups, Lowell discusses the "whys" to light in particular way, opening up your creativity. It discusses selecting the planes of the subject that are desired to be emphasized/de-emphasized and lighting accordingly, eg good cheek bones vs. large ears. To consider having your lighting be consistent with visible light source in the scene. A great companion to Light: science and magic that considers how particular surface types should be lit. It will change the way you see light, consequently the way you photograph or watch movies.
Matters of Light & Depth March 11, 2008
No problems. Who could complain when the product was delivered quickly and in the condition as described (great).
 Illuminating (okay, okay, that's pretty bad, but the book isn't) October 6, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For those of us who seem mystified by why their videos look so...well, bad, Matters of Light and Depth offers valuable insights into the subtle and not so subtle qualities of light. Some of the material presented looks at still photography, and some takes advantage of classic artists whose tools were oil paint and canvas. All in all, while Matters of Light and Depth does not offer a "by the numbers" approach to lighting scenes, it does provide strong aesthetic considerations, as well as pithy quotations from people who "do lighting." It's worth looking at. And the glossary is entertaining, as well. Basically, you just can't beat something from Ross Lowell.
Great guide for great lighting March 29, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
In a few words, this book is a must read for begginers and proffesional individuals that find themselves quite lost within the vast challenges of visual arts.It is a great guide for capturing great lighting into film,video or any other medium. Mr.Ross Lowell has set some high standards and has created numerous great lighting techniques, which shares with us, inside his well organised book.
My only comment will reffer to the small print in the letters of the book.
Great!!
One of my favorite lighting books! February 17, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Let me say up front that I view the book from the prospective of a photographer, though it does cover film and video lighting also. This book is an easy read and offers a great balance technical information and practical applications of technique. The exercises presented at the end of the book work well to illustrate many of the lessons in previous chapters and show the reader first-hand the subtleties of lighting technique. "Matters of Light & Depth" is in my top ten favorite photography books along with "Creative Still Life Photography" By Bruce Pendleton, and "Learning to Light: Easy and Affordable Techniques for the Photographer" by Roger Hicks and Frances Schultz
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