Cinematography
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Overview
* A wealth of handy reference information, tables, look up formulae, techniques and mathematics for cinematographers* Both North American and European principles fully described
* Organized in fifteen sections in alphabetical order
* Addresses of all film camera, filmstock, and video camera manufacturers worldwide, plus numbers for emergency technical help
* More than 70 makers and models of 16mm, 35mm and 65mm cameras listed
* Over 80 camera and magazine threading diagrams shown
* Everything from details of Oscar nominations to the logistics of electrical power distribution
* The "Cinematographer's Bible"
The "Hands On" Manual for Cinematographers contains a wealth of information, theory, diagrams and tables on all aspects of cinematography. Widely recognized as the "Cinematographer's Bible" the book is organized in a unique manner for easy reference on location, and remains an essential component of the cameraman's box.
Everything you need to know about cinematography can be found in this book - from camera choice, maintenance and threading diagrams; to electricity on location, equipment checklists, film stock, lenses, light and color. Of particular use will be the mathematics, formulae, look-up tables and step by step examples used for everything from imperial/metric conversions to electricity, exposure, film length, running times, lights and optics. This latest version has been updated to include even more useful information - with whole new sections on special effects and utilities and the very latest camera technology. A list of useful websites has also been added.
Editorials
Booknews
An encyclopedic manual for cinematographers. Lists addresses of equipment manufacturers, and award-winning and nominated films, and offers information on types of batteries, camera models and maintenance, electricity, exposure, film, filters, lenses, and the mathematics of cinematography. If one had deep pockets, this could be a pocket guide. No bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
June 30, 1994
Publisher
Focal Press
Pages
320
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780240513812