If you read one book on cinematography, read this. It covers all the basics yet gives you a great grounding in all aspects of cinematography - from shot design to color temperature to lighting.

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Product Description

The Essential Guide to the Cameraman's Craft

Since its initial publication in 1973, Cinematography has become the guidebook for filmmakers. Based on their combined fifty years in the film and television industry, authors Kris Malkiewicz and M. David Mullen lay clear and concise groundwork for basic film techniques, focusing squarely on the cameraman's craft. Readers will then learn step-by-step how to master more advanced techniques in postproduction, digital editing, and overall film production.

This completely revised third edition, with more than 200 new illustrations, will provide a detailed look at:

• How expert camera operation can produce consistent, high-quality results
• How to choose film stocks for the appearance and style of the finished film
• How to measure light in studio and location shooting for the desired appearance
• How to coordinate visual and audio elements to produce high-quality sound tracks

Whether the final product is a major motion picture, an independent film, or simply a home video, Cinematography can help any filmmaker translate his or her vision into a quality film.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #25456 in Books
• Published on: 2005-06-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780743264389
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"Cinematography is a great tool for both beginning and professional filmmakers alike. This well-organized book, inclusive of the latest technologies, offers choices to anyone interested in film production at any level."

-- Adam Holender, ASC

Review
"A great update of this wonderful student text."

-- Stephen H. Burum, ASC

"Cinematography is a great tool for both beginning and professional filmmakers alike. This well-organized book, inclusive of the latest technologies, offers choices to anyone interested in film production at any level."

-- Adam Holender, ASC

About the Author
M. David Mullen, ASC, graduated from UCLA and the California Institute of the Arts graduate film program. He has photographed nearly thirty films over the past decade and has earned two IFP/Independent Spirit nominations for best cinematography.

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Customer Reviews

Not terrible.
This is a good starting point book and/or a reference book. Let's be honest... we're not going to learn how to shoot a film just by reading a book on cinematography. Experience is the best way to learn, which is largely how I learned how to shoot film.

This book will provide you with a lot of technical information, which is why I slated it as a good reference book. Little things about color temperature, filters, film speeds, lenses, etc. There are some useful diagrams and photographs in the book, and it is kind of "matter of factly" written.

I give it only three stars because though it is a decent book... its competitor "Cinematography: Theory and Practice" by Brown is much more informative, much better written and organized, and perhaps the most important, has a myriad film stills as reference.

Wothy of Remembrance
For anyone trying to get some grass roots of cinematography, this is the best place to start. It's a great reference as you progress as a cinematographer, as well.

Wonderful book!
item did not come as soon as I wanted, and I was unsure of the hold up. But the book itself is very informative and is teaching me very practical information