I know the classic Painting with light By Alton, but are there any other books on lighting that are worth taking a look at? How do they compare to Alton's text?
Film Lighting by Kris Malkiewicz is an awesome book... the best, in my opinion... used by industry pros, as well as universities teaching film. Get it used, and don't spend more than $10 for it.
I'm saving my money to buy Writing With Light by Storaro. Right now I have to be satisfied with the little Writer Of Light interview booklet that AC puts out.
Oh, and AC has that other amazing looking book, 28 Cinematographers, I think it's called...
That must be some fine book to cost $70 on Amazon.com. What makes it so great?
Quote from: OnomatopoeiaWhat makes it so great?
It's in two different languages! Wee haw!
Very cute, Nick, but SoNowThen? *cough*bump*hack*wheeze* Harrumph. Cual es su respuesta a mi pregunta, por favor? For the Spanishially challenged, what's your answer to my question, please? Gracias!
It's actually called Reflections: 21 Cinematographers At Work
And as to why...
Coutard - Breathless, Storaro - The Last Emperor... "accompanied by detailed lighting diagrams and frames from 35mm workprints", along with many other great dp's.