Audio/video Technology Film | Unit 6 Lighting

Electricians

Hang and aim the lights. They also handle the electrical power supply.

Grips

Build rigs to hang modifiers for the lights. They also build rigs to mount cameras in places.

Key light

The MAIN light, usually the STRONGEST light.

Fill Light

The second light that FILLS in shadows, HALF voltage of key light.

Back light

SEPERATES the subject from the background, the back light is placed BEHIND the subject.

Color temperature

Each light source has a color temperature that can be measured on the kelvin color temperature scale.

Daylight

5600k

Tungsten

3200k

CTO

Stands for Color Temperature Orange. It is used to match DAYLIGHT to TUNGSTEN.

CTB

Stands for Color Temperature Blue. It is used to match TUNGSTEN to DAYLIGHT.

Barn doors

4 flaps that cover the lights.

Stinger

A cable that has more power than a regular extension cord.

Striking

We call this out when turning a light ON.

Saving

We call this out when turning a light OFF.

Dirt

A SANDBAG that is always placed on a stand before walking away.

Dress the cable

Always “dress the cable” to avoid tripping over them.

Gloves

Used to protect your hands from the high voltage lights.

C-Stand (aka Century Stand)

Used to position light modifiers such as silks, nets, or flags in front of light sources.

Double Net

(Red) Reduces light 60%

Single Net

(Green) Reduces light 30%

Silk

Softens quality of light and reduces intensity.

Solid Flag

Made of black fabric, used to CUT light off completely by blocking it.

Cookie

Aka cuculoris, creates a PATTERN.

Shiny Board

REFLECTS hard light

Bead Board

Used to BOUNCE light onto subjects

Gel frame

A holder used to keep colored gels in front of lights in film production. It helps to change the light's color.