The Zone System
Learn how to use the zone system to determine the proper exposure for your shotThe Zone System
Developed by Jason Tomaric, FilmSkills- 23:03 video that walks you through how to use the zone system
- Complete companion guide
- What is Ansel Adam's Zone system
- What is 18% grey
- How light meters tie into the zone system
- How the latitude of a camera affects the zone system
- How to apply the zone system to actors of differing skin tones
- How to translate the zone system to exposure
Jason Tomaric
Director, Cinematographer Los Angeles, CaliforniaDavid Stump, ASC
Academy Award and Emmy-winning cinematographer, "A Quantum of Solace", "Flight Plan", "Fantastic Four", and "X-Men"Harry C. Box
Camera Operator, "Heroes," "Brothers and Sisters," and Author of "The Set Lighting Technician's Handbook"Harry C. Box has worked in television and motion picture production since 1989. Over the years he has done substantial work as a lighting technician, gaffer, camera operator, director of photography, and as an educator. His recent credits include network and cable television series, such as "Heroes" (NBC), "Brothers and Sisters" (ABC), and "Everybody Hates Chris" (CW). He has worked on major motion pictures, independent feature films, telefilms, documentaries, music videos, commercials, and industrials. Harry has also written "The Set Lighting Technician's Handbook," now in its fourth edition.
Jason J. Tomaric
Emmy-winning director/CinematographerMichael Bravin
Digital Acquisitions Expert "Spy Kids", and Star Wars seriesRon Sill
Gaffer, "Christmas in Connecticut," "Iron Eagle," and "Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby"Ron is the resident Gaffer with Arri Lighting in Burbank, California, he has worked in the camera and electrical department for over 20 years. His credits include: "Christmas in Connecticut," "Iron Eagle," "Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby," and 16 episodes of "Mike Hammer, Private Eye."