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from Yn Pragne (pragne@earthlink.net)
When he says latitude I think he's talking about contrast/light range. You see, the human eye can see and process a much wider range then film or video. Contrast range is defined as the ratio of brightest reflected light that still registers detail ( not blown out ) to the darkest reflected light that registers detail. The human eye can register a contrast range of 1000:1. The original film print can register 500:1. Prints made from that - 250:1. Professional DV cameras can register up to 128:1. Prosumer like the Sony VX2000 and the XL1 can register about 64:1.

What this means is that you have to light every very close to the same brightness. It means that the shadows will have to be much brighter than you would need for film.

Check out "Lighting for Digital Video & Television" by John Jackman. It's the best book I've found on the subject.

(posted 7725 days ago)

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