The Theory and Practice of Lighting for the Camera
It is the purpose of proper lighting to mold the dimensions, transmit the plane, and give to motion pictures the necessary mood and beauty. The screen image is a modified light reflection of reality, and light is the main source of photographic construction. This paper deals with the all important necessity of successful production, the exposition of lighting as a method. The theory and its application in practice are discussed. The employment of the principles of illusion in achieving photographic presentation is considered.
- Print ISSN
- 0097-5834
- Published
- 1946-04
- Content type
- Original Research
- DOI
- 10.5594/J01233
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