Julia Swain

Lighting Technology Film lighting tubes are becoming more common in lighting packages as they become more versatile.

TVT’s own lighting expert discusses why a recent episode chose to go darker.

Color temperature is one of the many properties of light that we can change and take advantage of when it comes to shooting.

If you are going to invest in equipment as a cinematographer or lighting technician, lights are a good way to go.

Some cinematographers and lighting technicians can get into a situation troubleshooting a setup and overthink the approach.

One mark of a good cinematographer is someone who truly understands how to utilize both the capabilities of their camera and their lights together.

In general, we appreciate lights with direction.

We cannot deny how quickly lighting technology is advancing, nor how certain technologies are taking over and replacing those of the past.

The beauty of lighting from above is that you get a supply of ambient light, which many sets and locations naturally call for.

With advancing lighting technology, there are some beautiful daylight LEDs on the market that can be used to extend light throughout daytime interiors.