How To Photograph Lightning

Before you even try to read this I have to go over a few camera basics.
What is an F-Stop?
An f-stop is also known as the iris of the camera. It controls how much light is let into the camera body to reach the film.
What is emulsion or film speed?
The emulsion on the film is the key [...]

Keene 2008 Catalogue Out Now!

Anticipate the fairly substantial thud made by the Keene Electronics catalogue as it lands on your doorstep. Rip away the envelope and enjoy browsing the 1000s of fully illustrated and described video accessories and other gadgets, interspersed with a multitude of hints, tips and techniques. Experience the thrill of finding exactly the product you were [...]

world’s first roll-to-roll manufactured OLEDs

Researchers at GE have created the world’s first roll-to-roll manufactured OLEDs — a newspaper printing-like process that is the first step to plentiful, cheaply produced, flexible lighting. Production of the thin, organic materials in this manner could lead to a wide array of innovations in the use of lights, sensors, and displays, and could make [...]

The Standard 3-Point Lighting Technique

The Standard 3-Point Lighting Technique
The Three Point Lighting Technique is a standard method used in visual media such as video, film, still photography and computer-generated imagery. It is a simple but versatile system which forms the basis of most lighting. Once you understand three point lighting you are well on the way to understanding all [...]

Lighting for Digital Video

Lighting for Digital Video is an educational training DVD presented by professional lighting cameraman Eric Huyton. Eric is an authority on all things lighting and has over 20 years experience in television. Eric has worked extensively on all formats from 35mm film to DVCAM. His TV commercial credits include Volvo, Mitsubishi, British Gas, Nickelodeon and [...]