This handy guide offers advice on choosing and using equipment, plus explanations of the characteristics of light, such as contrast, direction, diffusion, and reflection. The book covers both natural and artificial light, with tips on working outdoors, in low-light conditions, and in the studio. Easy-to-follow projects take the reader through a selection of lighting setups and explain simple techniques for perfecting lighting effects using computer software. This easy, all-in-one guide answers all your lighting questions. Book jacket.