ABSTRACT
THE TOOLS OF LIGHTING Cinematographers do not need to know all the details of how each piece of lighting equipment works, but it is essential that they know the capabilities and possibilities of each unit, as well as its limitations. A great deal of time can be wasted by using a light or piece of grip equipment that is inappropriate for the job. One of the DPs most important functions is ordering the right lighting equipment for the job and using it appropriately. Motion picture lights fall into seven general categories: HMIs, tungsten Fresnels, tungsten open face lights, fluorescents, xenons, practicals, LED lights, and sunguns.
