Book description
The world of cinematography has changed more in the last few years than it has since it has in 1929, when sound recording was introduced. New technology, new tools and new methods have revolutionized the art and craft of telling stories visually. While some aspects of visual language, lighting and color are eternal, shooting methods, workflow and cameras have changed radically. Even experienced film artists have a need to update and review new methods and equipment. These change affect not only the director of photography but also the director, the camera assistants, gaffers, and digital imaging technicians.
Cinematography: Theory and Practice covers both the artistry and craftsmanship of cinematography and visual storytelling. Few art forms are as tied to their tools and technology as is cinematography. Take your mastery of these new tools, techniques, and roles to the next level with this cutting-edge roadmap from author and filmmaker Blain Brown.
Whether you are a student of filmmaking, just breaking into the business, currently working in the industry and looking to move up to the next level, or an experienced professional who wants to update their knowledge of tools and techniques, this book provides both a basic introduction to these issues as well as more advanced and in-depth coverage of the subject.
The companion website features additional material, including lighting demonstrations, basic methods of lighting, using diffusion and other topics.
Topics Include:
- Visual language
- Visual storytelling
- Continuity and coverage
- Cameras and digital sensors
- Exposure techniques for film and video
- Color in-depth
- Understanding digital images
- Waveform monitors, vectorscopes, and test charts
- Using linear, gamma, and log encoded video
- Image control and grading on the set
- The tools and basics of film lighting
- ASC-CDL, ACES and other new methods
- Optics and focus
- Camera movement
- Set operations
- Green screen, high speed and other topics
Table of contents
- Coverpage
- Halftitle
- Titlepage
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Writing with Motion
- Visual Language
- Language of the Lens
- Visual Storytelling
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Coverage & Continuity
- What is Cinematic?
- Static Frame
- The Shots: Building Blocks of a Scene
- Character Shots
- Invisible Technique
- The Shooting Methods
- Montage
- Involving the Audience: Pov
- Continuity
- Types of Continuity
- The Prime Directive
- Cuttability
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Other Issues of Continuity
- Moving Shots
- Going Through a Door
- Entering and Exiting Frame
- Neutral Axis to Exit Frame
- Three Shots
- Keep the Nose Out
- Prop Continuity in Coverage
- Eye Sweeps
- Chase Scenes
- Cutaway Eyeline Continuity
- Eyelines in Over-the-Shoulder Coverage
- Eyelines for a Seated Character
- Ots and Inserts
- Moving Action
- Group Shots
- Introductions
- Other Editorial Issues in Shooting
- The Six Types of Cuts
- Color
- Cameras & Aensors
- Measurement
-
Exposure
- Exposure Theory
- The Elements of Exposure
- The Response Curve
- Two Types of Exposure
- The Tools of Exposure
- A Different World of Exposure
- Exposure Indicators in the Camera
- Strategies of Exposure
- Using Light Meters
- Using the Waveform Monitor
- Zebras
- The Monitor
- Know Thyself and Know Thy Camera
- Blackmagic Camera Exposure Advice
- HDRX
- Linear, Gamma, Log
- Image Control & Grading
- The Tools of Lighting
- Lighting Basics
- Optics & Focus
- Camera Movement
-
Set Operations
- Making It Happen
- The Cinematographer’s Tools
- The Shot List
- Coordinating with Other Departments
- The Team and the Order
- DIT
- Camera Crew Reports, Equipment & Tools
- AC Prep
- Camera Prep Checklist
- The Team
- Lighting Technicians (Electricians or Sparks)
- Set Procedures
- Set Etiquette
- Set Safety
- Slating Technique
- Finding the Sun
- Data Management
- Technical Issues
- About the Author
- Bibliography
- Index
- Appendix—film formats
Product information
- Title: Cinematography: Theory and Practice, 3rd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: September 2016
- Publisher(s): Routledge
- ISBN: 9781317359265
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