Julia Swain
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Lighting the Newsroom
By Julia Swain last updated
Lighting Technology The lighting in news studios is designed to achieve a nondramatic look without needing to make adjustments.

The Versatility of Effect Lighting
By Julia Swain published
There are a few categories or functions of light when calling for a specific unit to be used in a scene.

Tackling the Art of Key Lighting
By Julia Swain published
Key lighting seems like the simplest idea when setting up a scene with light as it’s the main light on the subject.

Lighting For Open Locations
By Julia Swain published
With advancing lighting technology, there are some beautiful daylight LEDs on the market that can be used to extend light throughout daytime interiors.

Light Plus Color Equals Different Moods, Effects
By Julia Swain published
Color temperature is one of the many properties of light that we can change and take advantage of when it comes to shooting.

Supplementing Your Toolkit With New Lighting
By Julia Swain published
Consistently reviewing your toolkit is a healthy habit in finding new and better ways to create and control light.

Keeping Affordable Lighting in Your Kit
By Julia Swain published
If you are going to invest in equipment as a cinematographer or lighting technician, lights are a good way to go.

New Lighting Players at 2017 NAB Show
By Julia Swain published
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.

The Versatility of LEDs: RGB, DMX
By Julia Swain published
As most of us are experiencing new lighting technology, physical gels are slowly becoming obsolete with new LEDs.
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