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Where to learn about lighting?
There are probably quite a few posts requesting professionals to tell newbies exactly what lights to purchase. Hopefully I can break that trend here. So, heres my question: Is there a website or some other resource online where I can learn what lights would be needed for a given situation so that I can decide for myself what types of lights would be necessary to purchase for a given job?
Also, is there a package someone could recommend within the $400 price range that would cover my essential highlight,key light, and fill light needs?
Thank you so much,
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On the internet you will find endless advice about lighting kits. For the $400 range you set I know of only one solution: buy used, slowly and carefully, waiting for exceptionally low prices. eBay is an obvious place to go.
Rick Wise
director of photography
San Francisco Bay Area
and part-time instructor lighting and camera
grad school, SF Academy of Art University/Film and Video
https://www.RickWiseDP.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwise
email: Rick@RickWiseDP.com -
IF anyone in the NEW YORK CITY is interested, we (THE LIGHTING DESIGN GROUP) will be conducting a seminar on Wednesday night on the use of new energy efficient lighting for video — including CDM, LED, and fluorescent fixtures ….. many of which will be used in a demostration.
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