John is the author of Lighting for Digital Video & Television (2010, Elsevier press). The newly-released and greatly expanded third edition is entirely in color, with international references for electrical codes and terminology! For several years the previous two editions have ranked as the top-selling books on the topic at Amazon.com; it is used as a textbook in many college and university film programs.
He is also the author of Bluescreen Compositing (2006, Focal Press), an in-depth tutorial on all the facets of creating special effects through color-based compositing, so common in films today.
Here, and only here, you can order an autographed and specially inscribed copy of one of John's books! Ideal as special gifts for the filmmaker in your life:
Enhance the visual quality of your motion pictures and digital videos with a solid understanding of lighting fundamentals. This complete course in digital video lighting begins with how the human eye and the camera process light and color, progresses through the basics of equipment and setups, and finishes with practical lessons on how to solve common problems. Filled with clear illustrations and real-world examples that demonstrate proper equipment use, safety issues, and staging techniques, Lighting for Digital Video presents readers with all they need to create their own visual masterpieces.
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Features:
- film style techniques for digital video productions
- creating "movie" looks on a low budget
- lighting for HD
- how to maximize existing light
- how to be a grip + safety issues
- interview setups
- color correction techniques in mixed lighting situations
- Shows how to shoot in available light
- Color correction in mixed lighting situations
- Film-style lighting techniques that create realistic looks
- Specialized setups for blue screen, night shots, and product photography
- Lighting sets with fixed practical light sources
LIST PRICE: $44.95
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Master the art and technique of blue and greenscreen compositing with this comprehensive how-to course in creating effective and realistic composited scenes in video formats. You get clear, understandable explanations of the different types of keying techniques and how they work, including real-world examples and tutorials. Topics include setting up a greenscreen studio,
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how to light the screen effectively, how to light the talent or foreground material, and matching lighting to the composited background plate. Complete tutorials of each of the major software keyers walk you through the process for creating a clean and accurate composite. Features:
- 4 color illustrations detail the art and technique of compositing
- Complete guide to studio set-up, keying and troubleshooting
- DVD packed with real-world examples and tutorial lessons
LIST PRICE: $44.95
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John is currently working on a theological book with the working title
Deinstitutionalizing Jesus. Probably for a different audience than his previous tomes!