Introduction to Lighting and Grip Part 2

[vmtz2001]

I hear everybody talk about Frennels. Years ago, when I studied a little about filmmaking, I heard about Fresnels. Are they the same thing? If so, why does everybody call them Frennels? Or are we talking about two different things?

[shinWangXiao]

'Fresnel' refers to the type of lens in front of the light. Generally, to get a short focal length, a large amount of curvature is needed, which means a thick lens. To make a short focal length lens thinner, its divided concentrically into circular sections which, while maintaing their curvature, are shifted back in a stair-step manner (this is really hard to explain, I hope you get what I mean).

Anyway, the "s" in "Fresnel" is silent, so it sounds like "Frennel."

[Dutch3DMaster]

@vmtz2001 : Here in The Netherlands I have never heard anyone call them Frennels and nor did I hear anyone at English stands call them Frennels at the IBC so maybe it depends on what people have been taught.

In middle school I can remember that some teachers pronounced the same words different opposite to others, so maybe that's it (not saying that the person above you is wrong, I just think that both can be right.)

[darkkon000]

you rock man!

[nublackmusic]

excellent video. if your an indie filmmaker that stuff is not cheap. even on ebay it can be expensive.

[Matwpc]

excellent sound quality at the end.

[Jaazzcyril]

Say I want to buy these equipments where do I get it from....am from the carribbean

[Nkatsikanis]

very good, did you make this video?

[FilmForger]

Clear cut and to the point - 'thanks

[nalgazo]

can u tell me what shotgun mic was used at the very end of this clip where the sound is very loud and clear. thanks