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Lighting and Shooting Gorgeous Interviews

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Lighting and Shooting Gorgeous Interviews
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Learn lighting from an award-winning Director of Photography with nearly twenty-five years of experience on the job. Tom Miller explores how to make your interviews look natural, professional and gorgeous. This DVD explores types of lighting, the quality and uses of light, as well as location considerations and optimal backgrounds. In these video tutorials, you'll learn lighting and shooting fundamentals - along with tips and tricks that will keep your work in demand. There are also two bonus PDFs covering vital tips and equipment lists.

Tom Miller: There is a huge revolution going on in the media industry with cameras and technology. Formats are everywhere. But one thing never changes – GREAT LIGHTING. Here finally is the essential knowledge of how to properly light your interview scene, no matter what format you are shooting – now or in the future. Whether you are a news photog looking to improve your lighting, a still photographer entering the video world, a student, or a seasoned veteran looking to take it up a notch, the powerful insider information in this DVD is golden – literally. Knowing how to light and shoot gorgeous interviews in almost any circumstance makes you very marketable. Not everyone can do it. But I’m going to teach you how in Lighting and Shooting Gorgeous Interviews.

DVD CONTENTS


Chapter 1 - The Properties of Light

An introduction to the three properties of light: Intensity, Quality & Color


Chapter 2 - Light Intensity

An exploration of how to measure & control light intensity - including using a light meter, the differences between lux, foot-candles, and f-stops, the relationship between intensity and distance, and ways to precisely control the intensity of the light hitting your subject


Chapter 3 - Light Quality

Explores how to tell the difference between hard and soft light, factors that affect light quality, and how to control light quality in your setups


Chapter 4 - Light Color

This chapter explains the fundamentals of color & color temperature, and various ways to control color in both your lights and your camera


Chapter 5 - Scouting the Location

What to look for when you are deciding on a location to setup and shoot your interview


Chapter 6 - Composing Your Shot

Covers the composition of the interview setup, including camera to subject placement, roughing in your background, and depth-of-field


Chapter 7 - The Key Light

A thorough examination of the key light, the roll it plays in your interview setup, how to position your key, how to control spill from the key, and how to deal with a subject wearing glasses


Chapter 8 - The Fill Light

Explores the roll of the fill on your subject, how to create and control fill very simply, and the creative use of negative fill


Chapter 9 - The Back Light

This chapter explores setting up and controlling the back light on subjects with and without hair, as well as setting up a 3/4 kicker light


Chapter 10 - The Background

This chapter covers setting up and propping out your background, and then goes into ways to paint it with light, color and shadow


Chapter 11 - Shooting the Interview

This chapter begins with a quick review of everything we've done to build our interview so far, then rolls into how to treat your interview subject, makeup, eye contact, bars and tone, room tone, and finally shooting your interview

Chapter 12 - Amazing COW Resources
Explores the various tools available on CreativeCOW.net

Lighting Exercises
Download and print this PDF file for excellent exercises that explore the placement of the key light on the look of your shot


Tools of the Trade



Tom Miller is a recognized leader in the field of lighting for interviews, with credits that include Oprah, ESPN, National Geographic, Coors and Hewlett-Packard. Tom has lit and shot hundreds of interviews with movie stars, athletes, politicians and corporate executives. From Hunter S. Thompson to Gerald Ford, from Cindy Crawford to John Elway, Tom's clients count on him to make them look great. Now he's ready to share with you what he has learned from his years of lighting experience.

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Re: Lighting and Shooting Gorgeous Interviews
by Christopher Hicken
Hi there. So I received my DVD today. I have tried to play the disk on both my Mac Pro and my Mac book pro, and the disk does not show up at all.

Any suggestions ?

Cheers

Chris
@Christopher Hicken
by Christopher Hicken
Sorry, just figured it out!
Re: Lighting and Shooting Gorgeous Interviews
by Christopher Hicken
Thats such a shame. I am sure there is a reason that this is not an option.
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Re: Lighting and Shooting Gorgeous Interviews
by Christopher Hicken
Can you point me in the direction of the download version? I will then purchase immediately.
@Christopher Hicken
by Thomas Miller
Hi Christopher,

As far as I know, the COW has not yet worked made this available via download, unfortunately. I wish it was!

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Tom Miller
Director of Photography
big Pictures Media, Inc.
http://www.BigPicturesMedia.com

Author of the Master Series DVD "Lighting & Shooting Gorgeous Interview"
http://store.creativecow.net/p/136/lighting_and_shooting_gorgeous_interview...
Re: Lighting and Shooting Gorgeous Interviews
by Jason Jenkins
+1 for the download option. When I get in the mood to watch something, I want to watch it; not order it, wait a week, then watch it.

Jason Jenkins
Flowmotion Media
Video production... with style!

Check out my Mormon.org profile.
Re: Lighting and Shooting Gorgeous Interviews
by Thomas Miller
And thank you to the very many who have purchased this DVD so far. It seems this information is very much in demand!

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Tom Miller
Director of Photography
big Pictures Media, Inc.
http://www.BigPicturesMedia.com

Author of the Master Series DVD "Lighting & Shooting Gorgeous Interview"
http://store.creativecow.net/p/136/lighting_and_shooting_gorgeous_interview...
DVD CONTENTS of Lighting and Shooting Gorgeous Interviews
by Thomas Miller
A few have requested more details than in the description above. So here is a detailed list of the contents of the DVD. Each one is a video file that opens up on your computer for viewing. Some are short and some are long depending on the content. The entire length of the DVD is about 40 minutes. All the footage is shot on location in the field.

Chapter 1 - The Properties of Light
An introduction to the three properties of light: Intensity, Quality & Color


Chapter 2 - Light Intensity
An exploration of how to measure & control light intensity - including using a light meter, the differences between lux, foot-candles, and f-stops, the relationship between intensity and distance, and ways to precisely control the intensity of the light hitting your subject


Chapter 3 - Light Quality
Explores how to tell the difference between hard and soft light, factors that affect light quality, and how to control light quality in your setups


Chapter 4 - Light Color
This chapter explains the fundamentals of color & color temperature, and various ways to control color in both your lights and your camera


Chapter 5 - Scouting the Location
What to look for when you are deciding on a location to setup and shoot your interview


Chapter 6 - Composing Your Shot
Covers the composition of the interview setup, including camera to subject placement, roughing in your background, and depth-of-field


Chapter 7 - The Key Light
A thorough examination of the key light, the roll it plays in your interview setup, how to position your key, how to control spill from the key, and how to deal with a subject wearing glasses


Chapter 8 - The Fill Light
Explores the roll of the fill on your subject, how to create and control fill very simply, and the creative use of negative fill


Chapter 9 - The Back Light
This chapter explores setting up and controlling the back light on subjects with and without hair, as well as setting up a 3/4 kicker light


Chapter 10 - The Background
This chapter covers setting up and propping out your background, and then goes into ways to paint it with light, color and shadow


Chapter 11 - Shooting the Interview
This chapter begins with a quick review of everything we've done to build our interview so far, then rolls into how to treat your interview subject, makeup, eye contact, bars and tone, room tone, and finally shooting your interview


Chapter 12 - Amazing COW Resources
Explores the various tools available on CreativeCOW.net



Lighting Exercises
Download and print this PDF file for excellent exercises that explore the placement of the key light on the look of your shot
PDF

Tools of the Trade
Here's a list of the tools we bring to almost every interview setup. Feel free to copy and adapt this handy checklist to your own needs.
PDF

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Tom Miller
Director of Photography
big Pictures Media, Inc.
http://www.BigPicturesMedia.com

Author of the Master Series DVD "Lighting & Shooting Gorgeous Interview"
http://store.creativecow.net/p/136/lighting_and_shooting_gorgeous_interview...
Re: Lighting and Shooting Gorgeous Interviews
by Richard Clark
I would like to have this but for $50, I'm not so sure. It should include tips for multi-camera setups. I didn't see how long it was and couldn't find a index of topics so an expression of value beyond the resume' of the author is needed. I've been disappointed too many times purchasing training content that didn't live up to expectations. If anyone has an objective and insightful review that makes spending the money worth it, I'm listening.
@Richard Clark
by Thomas Miller
Hi Richard,

Thanks for writing. I understand your need to see more details before a purchase. I'm the same way! I'm going to check on seeing if we can put more info on the DVD page itself and on Amazon.

In the meantime, here is a list of the contents on the DVD. Each one is a video file that opens up on your computer for viewing. Some are short and some are long depending on the content. The entire length of the DVD is about 40 minutes. All the footage is shot in the field. Hope this helps you with your decision:


Chapter 1 - The Properties of Light
An introduction to the three properties of light: Intensity, Quality & Color


Chapter 2 - Light Intensity
An exploration of how to measure & control light intensity - including using a light meter, the differences between lux, foot-candles, and f-stops, the relationship between intensity and distance, and ways to precisely control the intensity of the light hitting your subject


Chapter 3 - Light Quality
Explores how to tell the difference between hard and soft light, factors that affect light quality, and how to control light quality in your setups


Chapter 4 - Light Color
This chapter explains the fundamentals of color & color temperature, and various ways to control color in both your lights and your camera


Chapter 5 - Scouting the Location
What to look for when you are deciding on a location to setup and shoot your interview


Chapter 6 - Composing Your Shot
Covers the composition of the interview setup, including camera to subject placement, roughing in your background, and depth-of-field


Chapter 7 - The Key Light
A thorough examination of the key light, the roll it plays in your interview setup, how to position your key, how to control spill from the key, and how to deal with a subject wearing glasses


Chapter 8 - The Fill Light
Explores the roll of the fill on your subject, how to create and control fill very simply, and the creative use of negative fill


Chapter 9 - The Back Light
This chapter explores setting up and controlling the back light on subjects with and without hair, as well as setting up a 3/4 kicker light


Chapter 10 - The Background
This chapter covers setting up and propping out your background, and then goes into ways to paint it with light, color and shadow


Chapter 11 - Shooting the Interview
This chapter begins with a quick review of everything we've done to build our interview so far, then rolls into how to treat your interview subject, makeup, eye contact, bars and tone, room tone, and finally shooting your interview


Chapter 12 - Amazing COW Resources
Explores the various tools available on CreativeCOW.net



Lighting Exercises
Download and print this PDF file for excellent exercises that explore the placement of the key light on the look of your shot
PDF

Tools of the Trade
Here's a list of the tools we bring to almost every interview setup. Feel free to copy and adapt this handy checklist to your own needs.
PDF

Copyright 2011 CreativeCow.net and Big Pictures Media, Inc.

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Tom Miller
Director of Photography
big Pictures Media, Inc.
http://www.BigPicturesMedia.com

Author of the Master Series DVD "Lighting & Shooting Gorgeous Interview"
http://store.creativecow.net/p/136/lighting_and_shooting_gorgeous_interview...
Re: Lighting and Shooting Gorgeous Interviews
by Chad Watson
Video looks like a great resource. I wish there was a download option as well. For the "immediate gratification" guys like me!

Chad
@Chad Watson
by Thomas Miller
Yes, I think they are working on setting that up some time in the future. Thanks Chad!

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Tom Miller
Director of Photography
big Pictures Media, Inc.
http://www.BigPicturesMedia.com

Author of the Master Series DVD "Lighting & Shooting Gorgeous Interview"
http://store.creativecow.net/p/136/lighting_and_shooting_gorgeous_interview...
Re: Lighting and Shooting Gorgeous Interviews
by Tom Cummings
Looks like a great addition to the Cow training series.

Does this video cover broadcast-style, two-camera lighting? I never see this in any of the training videos.

Thanks!

@Tom Cummings
by Thomas Miller
Hi Tom. Thank you for your note! This edition does not cover two camera lighting - but it's something we will consider including in a volume 2. We do lots and lots of two camera setups, and it indeed has it's own challenges. Great idea!

Tom Miller
Big Pictures Media
Denver, Colorado

http://www.BigPicturesMedia.com
Re: Lighting and Shooting Gorgeous Interviews
by Thomas Miller
Thank you for checking out the DVD, Mike. Please let me know what you think once you receive it!

Tom Miller
Big Pictures Media
Denver, Colorado

http://www.BigPicturesMedia.com
Re: Lighting and Shooting Gorgeous Interviews
by Mike Cohen
Looking forward to receiving my DVD. Over the past 6 months I have lit and shot about 20 interviews in settings ranging from hotel suites to hallways to libraries to operating rooms with anywhere from 1 to 5 lights. I look forward to learning some tips to add to my usual process.
Mike Cohen
Re: Lighting and Shooting Gorgeous Interviews
by Thomas Miller
Very excited to have finally released this real world production DVD - a comprehensive exploration of the art and science of interview lighting! Please let me know if you have any questions about it's content.

Tom Miller
Big Pictures Media
Denver, Colorado

http://www.BigPicturesMedia.com


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