TV Chapter 8 Techniques of Television Lighting

1. What is the difference between lighting for TV newscasts and a crime show? In a tv news cats there is very little shadowing and in a crime show there some of the color is distorted and darkened

2. Copy and paste the key terms right here.

8.1 Lighting in the Studio

3. What is the definition of lighting?

4. What is directional and diffused light?

5. Light has a color and temperature – explain?

6. Lighting functions are relative to the object to be lighted.

a. There are 6 types of lighting terms used for TV and photography and videography. Define each and in the following paragraphs about each give two sentences about each.

7. There are 8 specific lighting techniques. Write two sentences about each and supplement with a picture or diagram if you wish.

8. Contrast when discussed with lighting. Give the definition for contrast ratio, measuring contrast, and controlling contrast. Contrast ratio ; the difference between brightest and darkest spot on the picture

Measuring contrast; you measure with a reflected light reading

Controlling contrast;

9. Describe what a light plot is and give two sentences for further explanation. Add a picture to help demonstrate technique.

Light plot; the location of lighting instruments relative to the set.

10. List the points of interest in the operation of studio lights.

Safety, preserving lamps and power, using a studio monitor

8.2 Lighting in the field

11. Remember ENG and EFP (write here what the acronym stands for) Electronic News Gathering

Electronic Field Producer

12. Safety is a key and an integral part of this part of the program. What are 3 main hazards and give one sentence for each Shooting in bright sunlight has some key methods for best picture; list the 6 points given.

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14. Shooting in indoor light has some interesting issues. Give one sentence for each of the 3 interview environments listed.

15. Give 3 tips to shooting at night.