
June 2017
Simple Solutions - Character Lighting
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, demonstrates different ways to fine-tune an actor’s lighting....more
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, demonstrates different ways to fine-tune an actor’s lighting....more
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, demonstrates how to assemble the PVC frames that are the cornerstone of his lighting approach....more
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
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
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, demonstrates the tool he created to protect the camera from moisture....more
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, sketches the evolution of the tripod and explains a tripod system that he developed for his company, 3i....more
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, discusses another component of his tripod system, the 3iSpreader....more
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, discusses his umbrella-light technique, a low-budget alternative to balloon lights....more
Mark Irwin, ASC, CSC, demonstrates his Spud to Grip Connector, which enables the user to easily slide the tripod around on any surface....more