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Ross Lowell's Matters of Light & Depth (out of stock)
 
Ross Lowell's Matters of Light & Depth (out of stock) Code: Lowel-BL10
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Called "essentially practical & practically essential", Lowel Light founder Ross Lowell's critically acclaimed Matters of Light & Depth is published by Lowel-Light. Filled with illustrations, photographs, and decades of real world experience, the book has become a valuable resource for all those interested in expanding their knowledge of lighting.
Choosing the right lighting equipment is only half the battle. The craft of lighting is an art that can be pursued for a lifetime, and even the most successful professionals are continually striving to learn more. Originally begun as a little pamphlet on lighting tips based on Ross' years of experience in film making & photography (the same experience he called upon when inventing many Lowel lighting fixtures). That little pamphlet grew until it finally resulted in this full sized book. With something to offer any lighting professional, from novice to seasoned veteran, including thoughtful essays and lighting exercises in each chapter, it's certain to help you grow and develop your own approach to this creative art.

The author is a multi-award-winning cinematographer and Academy Award-winning lighting equipment inventor who has taught photographic lighting to both students and pros. 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

Book Size: 9" x 9"
Cover: Coated cover stock
Pages: 224, two-color throughout
Glossary: Approximately 500 entries
Images:
Full color pages-26
Photos-115
Paintings-12
Engravings-80
Diagrams-50

Now the book also includes an fully updated & expanded Glossary of lighting definitions called "Terms of Enlightenment". It is based on the original 500 item glossary. view the glossary

 

Reviews:

A brilliantly effective teaching tool witty, beautifully designed plus it's user friendly.
Tom McDonough, cinematographer and author, "Light Years"

Ross has squeezed a lifetime of lighting experience and insight into one inspiring volume. While it focuses on the inexperienced reader, it also helps those of us who have been lighting for decades to understand why we do it the way we do it.
Gill McDowell, lighting director/gaffer

I am still citing Ross Lowell as the sensitive character who knew what light and movement were all about. This book confirms it.
Peter Jennings,
anchorman, ABC News

Ross Lowell has spent his life learning and teaching about light...[This book] should be owned by everyone who has any kind of camera. The reward for reading just a few chapters...will surely be better pictures...Mr. Lowell's writing has a lyrical and spiritual dimension that is inspiring...
John Durniak, "Valuable Lessons from a Master of Light," The New York Times

"As a teacher, I particularly value several chapters, such as Lighting by Numbers, In Broad Daylight, Dynamic Lighting of Static Subjects, Shedding Light, and Lights-On Lessons. These sections are teeming with the kind of applied wisdom that students are starving for. I enjoyed reading it; better yet, I learned a lot from it."
Charles Merzbacher, professor, New York University, Dept. of Film & TV



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