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Filmmaking > Camera & Lighting
Welcome to Creative Hat's Filmmaking Site, brought to you by Mickey Grant. The following articles are written by Mickey, originally published by About.com.
Camera and Lighting Articles
Camera
Position 101
You need
to learn the rules first before you can set out to break them. Here's
a tried and true method of camera position for beginning camera operators.
Battery
Technology for Film & Video
Every cameraman needs to be battery-savvy. Here's some pointers
on battery storage, battery type selection, and more battery know-how.
Natural
Lighting 101
When learning about lighting, it's best to start with what's natural--the
Sun. However, not all sunlight's created equal. Become familiar
with the different characteristics of sunlight and how to work with available
lighting.
Keeping
Track of Tapes and Film
At the end of a day's shoot, be prepared to spend the extra minutes labeling
videotapes and film rolls with the essential information. It can
make a difference.
DV
Cameras and Light Exposure
Using the automatic exposure setting may be convenient with your DV camera,
but it won't guarantee professional results.
Light
Meters
Should you point your meter at the talent or toward the camera? Is an
incident light reading always best or are there occasions one should take
a reflective reading?
Fluorescent
Lighting in Film/TV
If you're not prepared, fluorescent lighting can leave you green...literally.
Learn how to shoot with them, using filters and some advance planning.