Cinematography: Theory and Practice, Second Edition: Image Making for Cinematographers and Directors (Volume 1)

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There’s more to being a DP than holding a light meter! With this book as your guide, you are on your way to learning not only about the equipment and technology, but also about the concepts and thought processes a good way to enable you to shoot professionally, efficiently, and with artistic mastery. A leading book in the field, Cinematography has been translated into many languages and is a staple at the world’s top film schools. Lavishly produced and illustrated, it covers all the range of the profession. The book is not just a comprehensive guide to current professional practice; it goes beyond to provide an explanation for the theory in the back of the practice, so you be mindful how the rules came about and when it’s appropriate to break them. In addition, directors will have the benefit of the book’s focus on the body of knowledge they must share with their Director of Photography.

Cinematography presents the basics and beyond, employing clear explanations of standard practice along side substantial illustrations and diagrams to reveal the real world of film production.

Recognizing that professionals know when to break the rules and when to abide by them, this book discusses many examples of fresh ideas and experiments in cinematography. Covering the most up-to-date information on the film/digital interface, new formats, the latest cranes and camera beef up and other equipment, it also illustrates the classic tried and true methods.

New! A DVD and website includes video footage, offering key instruction in topics such as camera basics and essentials, lighting, shooting methods, and much more.

Topics include:
 
. Concepts of filmmaking
. Language of the lens
. Cinematic continuity
. Lighting for film, digital, and HD
. Exposure
. HD cinematography and shooting
. Shooting in HD
. Image regulate and filters
. Bleach bypass processes
. Lighting as storytelling
. Shooting special effects
. Set procedures and other issues

The DVD files are also available at http://www.taylorandfrancis.com/cw/brown-9780240812090/.


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