Latest articles by Julia Swain
Making Use of Small Lights for Specificity
Advances in technology offer new options and expanded usage
Daylight Lighting With HMIs
They give the punch to balance exposure between interior and exterior
Achieving Quality With LED Arrays
Compact size and versatility enable illumination in areas difficult to access
Controlling Light Remotely
DMX lighting has become a popular solution to carry out dramatic changes in frequency, color and more
Mixing Lighting Technology
There are a variety of lights for different uses, offering different qualities, colors and shapes
Lighting Safely as We Move Back on Set
What styles and procedures can help ease on-set safety protocols?
Meeting the Challenge of Lighting for Home Broadcasts
Social distancing has required new ways to set up a shot
Light Plus Color Equals Different Moods, Effects
Color temperature is one of the many properties of light that we can change and take advantage of when it comes to shooting.
Keeping Affordable Lighting in Your Kit
If you are going to invest in equipment as a cinematographer or lighting technician, lights are a good way to go.
Lighting and the Camera—Getting It Right
One mark of a good cinematographer is someone who truly understands how to utilize both the capabilities of their camera and their lights together.
Space, Shape Affect Lighting Techniques
Some cinematographers and lighting technicians can get into a situation troubleshooting a setup and overthink the approach.
Exploring the Power of Omnidirectional Lights
In general, we appreciate lights with direction.
The All-Important Players in Lighting
We cannot deny how quickly lighting technology is advancing, nor how certain technologies are taking over and replacing those of the past.
Supplementing Your Toolkit With New Lighting
Consistently reviewing your toolkit is a healthy habit in finding new and better ways to create and control light.
Rooted in Realism
Lighting Technology Invisible cinematography is actually quite advanced, and here's how I tackle it.
Lighting for Beauty
Lighting Technology Julia Swain changes up her shooting style for a Chantelle Paris production.
An Approach to Lighting With Tubes
Lighting Technology Film lighting tubes are becoming more common in lighting packages as they become more versatile.
Consistency in Lighting
Lighting Technology To create a consistent look, it's all about the tools.
Lighting For Open Locations
With advancing lighting technology, there are some beautiful daylight LEDs on the market that can be used to extend light throughout daytime interiors.
Lighting for ENG
Lighting Technology When shooting in the style of electronic newsgathering, especially as a solo journalist on location, there is so much to take into consideration.
Lighting the Scene From Different Directions
Getting your key light just right can get complicated when considering the blocking of the actors, the space and what units you have at your disposal.
