Set Lighting Technician's Handbook, Second Edition: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution [Paperback]

Harry Box (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240802578 | ISBN-13: 978-0240802572 | Publication Date: December 10, 1996 | Edition: 2

The Set Lighting Technician's Handbook is a friendly, hands-on manual covering the day-to-day practices, equipment, and tricks of the trade essential to the motion picture lighting technician. This handbook offers a wealth of practical technical information, simple 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 safety. It describes tricks and techniques for operating a vast array of lighting equipment including xenons, camera synchronous strobes, black lights, underwater units, lighting effects units, and many others. This handy on-set reference has also been widely adopted as a training and reference manual by union training programs and top university film production programs.

New in the second edition:
Revised and updated throughout
12 new appendices of handy reference tables
Over 180 illustrations and photographs
Lots of new topics and gadgets

Harry C. Box is a Hollywood-based gaffer and director of photography.

Foremost hands-on guide to set lighting from an industry professional.
Only comprehensive source specific to the set lighting industry.
Practical, anecdotal, detailed, and comprehensive.

Editorial Reviews

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concise, covers basic concept, for a beginning video course. Graphics are well thought out and needed.

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The Set Lighting Technician's Handbook focuses on what is important when working on-set: trouble-shooting, teamwork, set protocol, and safety. It describes tricks and techniques for operating a vast array of lighting equipment including xenons, camera synchronous strobes, black lights, underwater units, lighting effects units, and many others. This handy on-set reference has also been widely adopted as a training and reference manual by union training programs and top university film production programs. New in the second edition: Revised and updated throughout; 12 new appendices of handy reference tables; Over 180 illustrations and photographs; Lots of new topics and gadgets.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (December 10, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240802578
• ISBN-13: 978-0240802572
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #943,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The finest book on the subject I've read., May 13, 1999

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Steve([e-mail]) (Sierra Madre, Calif. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Set Lighting Technician's Handbook, Second Edition: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution (Paperback)

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.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the experienced, invaluable for the novice., January 21, 2004

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Tom Howard (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Set Lighting Technician's Handbook, Second Edition: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution (Paperback)

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.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, will recomend it to our crews., February 22, 1999

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Rick ([e-mail]) (South Bend, Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Set Lighting Technician's Handbook, Second Edition: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution (Paperback)

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.