June 2017
Simple Solutions - Character Lighting
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, demonstrates different ways to fine-tune an actor’s lighting....more
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June 2017
Simple Solutions - Building the Frame
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, demonstrates how to assemble the PVC frames that are the cornerstone of his lighting approach....more
June 2017
Simple Solutions - Par Cans
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, discusses Par Cans, recalling that he first learned about them from American Cinematographer’s coverage of The Deer Hunter (1978)....more
June 2017
Simple Solutions - Musco vs. Pars
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, discusses the Musco Light, a powerful source that’s ideal for lighting vast spaces, and describes how the ubiquitous Par cans are better for a more nuanced approach....more
June 2017
Simple Solutions - A Better Camera Cover
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, demonstrates the tool he created to protect the camera from moisture....more
June 2017
Simple Solutions - A Better Tripod
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, sketches the evolution of the tripod and explains a tripod system that he developed for his company, 3i....more
June 2017
Simple Solutions - A Better Spreader
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, discusses another component of his tripod system, the 3iSpreader....more
June 2017
Simple Solutions - Low-Budget Night Lighting
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, discusses his umbrella-light technique, a low-budget alternative to balloon lights....more
June 2017
Simple Solutions - The Spud to Grip Connector
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, demonstrates his Spud to Grip Connector, which enables the user to easily slide the tripod around on any surface....more