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Cinema Production Technique

Lighting

Often available light is not adequate, has the wrong quality, comes from the wrong location, or lights the wrong element for cinemagraphic purposes. So, specialized lighting fixtures are used to create the desired light. The setting and adjustment of these light fixtures is the job of Gaffers.

Cutting light

Insufficient light is not always the light issue that may be contributing to undesired image for cinematography. When excessive light is an issue or some sort of shadow is needed the light of the cinema lighting fixtures needs to be 'cut.' This process of cutting light generally falls into the job description of the Grip.

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