Good lighting. Part 3

United Kingdom, 1968

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Shows how the balance of studio lighting is controlled by the faders on a lighting console. The problems arising from a high or a low overall light level are explained and the use of the lens iris is discussed. The limited contrast range needed for a television camera is demonstrated. Presented by Bob Holness.

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Credits

producer

Peter Combes

production company

Centre for Educational Television Overseas

Duration

00:23:53:00

Production places
United Kingdom
Production dates
1968

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

320992

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television - Lighting

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television - Production and direction

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Short films

Short films → Short films - Great Britain

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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