Julia Swain

We all want huge, powerful lights on set, but we have to keep in mind the beauty and versatility of small units as well.

We have a lot of tools to measure exposure, but to me, the light meter is the simplest and truest.

A big misconception in our industry is that daytime exteriors are the easiest time to shoot because of the amount of available light.

Presenting talent in the most flattering light.

Lighting Technology The on-the-go style of shooting requires different skills and practices than studio production.

Lighting Technology The lighting in news studios is designed to achieve a nondramatic look without needing to make adjustments.

There are a few categories or functions of light when calling for a specific unit to be used in a scene.

As most of us are experiencing new lighting technology, physical gels are slowly becoming obsolete with new LEDs.

I try to head to the NAB Show in Las Vegas every year, and this year was probably one of the best experiences I have had.

Key lighting seems like the simplest idea when setting up a scene with light as it’s the main light on the subject.

Something that seems a bit underestimated is the power that practicals have.