Originally published in the Spring 2009 issue. Although cameras always seem to attract the most interest, lighting (and the correct use of it) is perhaps the most vital aspect of the cinematographer’s craft. The major innovation of the lighting front in the last few years has been the appearance of LEDs. LED (light-emitting diode) technology has been around for almost 40 years, however, so what’s new about it that impacts the movie-making industry? Only in recent years has the technology advanced to the point where LED light sources can provide enough illumination for movie lighting. The attraction is obvious: LED […]