What is a Light Meter?

Light meters are a workman’s tool. If a cinematographer were to be compared to a homebuilder, the light meter would be the equivalent of a home-builder’s steel-tape measure. It’s a key instrument in the DP’s back pocket, and it’s crucial for measuring light.

In a world of rapidly evolving gizmos and gadgets, an honest and unbiased device that simplifies one’s on-set workflow is most certainly welcome.