Julia Swain

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

Lighting Technology Invisible cinematography is actually quite advanced, and here's how I tackle it.

Lighting Technology Julia Swain changes up her shooting style for a Chantelle Paris production.

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

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.

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

In general, we appreciate lights with direction.

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

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