Julia Swain

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.