Master Shots

Author: Christopher Kenworthy
Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions
ISBN: 9781615930876
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 229

Book Description
Enhanced by stills from famous motion pictures and computer-generated images, explains framing, composition, and camera movement for achieving a high-budget look for such actions as building tension, anticipating motion, and developing a character's fear.

Master Shots

Author: Christopher Kenworthy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781615931545
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 223

Book Description
A highly visual exploration of the best shots, moves, and set-ups in the industry. This books reveals the secrets behind each shot’s success, so it can be adapted to the director’s individual scenes.

Masters of Light

Author: Dennis Schaefer
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520956494
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 376

Book Description
Through conversations held with fifteen of the most accomplished contemporary cinematographers, the authors explore the working world of the person who controls the visual look and style of a film. This reissue includes a new foreword by cinematographer John Bailey and a new preface by the authors, which bring this classic guide to cinematography, in print for more than twenty-five years, into the twenty-first century.

The Filmmaker's Eye

Author: Gustavo Mercado
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1136057331
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 203

Book Description
This is the only book that combines conceptual and practical instruction on creating polished and eloquent images for film and video with the technical know-how to achieve them. Loaded with hundreds of full-color examples, The Filmmaker's Eye is a focused, easy-to-reference guide that shows you how to become a strong visual storyteller through smart, effective choices for your shots. This book has struck a chord worldwide and is being translated into several languages After a short introduction to basic principles, a variety of shots are deconstructed in the following format: - Why It Works: an introduction to a particular type of shot - How It Works: callouts point out exactly how the shot works the way it does--the visual rules and technical aspects in action - Technical Considerations: the equipment and techniques needed to get the shot. - Breaking the Rules: examples where the "rules" are brilliant subverted

Setting Up Your Shots

Author: Jeremy Vineyard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780941188739
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
A one-stop encyclopedia of visual storytelling techniques for directors, storyboard artists, home video enthusiasts, or anyone who simply wants to learn more about how movies are made.

Reflections

Author: Benjamin Bergery
Publisher: Ingram
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
Case studies of film lighting by some of the world's leading cinematographers addressing key topics such as: basic techniques, light sources, portraits, day and night interiors, postproduction techniques and the design of sequences.

Cinematography

Author: Kris Malkiewicz
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439105626
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book 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.

Moviemakers' Master Class

Author: Laurent Tirard
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780571211029
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
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Shoot Like Spielberg

Author: Christopher Kenworthy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781615932283
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Spielberg makes his audience feel something, whether he's shooting a kids' -adventure, a dramatic chase, or the darkest war scene. The auteur always employs a core set of techniques that make each shot crystal clear and evoke the most intense emotions from the audience. This book shows you how. From tension to tearjerker, these moves will make your scenes memorable enough to be talked about for years to come. Spielberg directs films that cover everything from childhood dreams to the horrors of war. He always hones in on the emotional center of a scene. This book unravels the secrets of his core techniques, and shows how you can use the same simple camera moves and setups to make your films full of wonder, thrills, and emotion.

Cinematic Motion

Author: Steven Douglas Katz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 396

Book Description
"Cinematic Motion has helped directors create a personal camera style and master complex staging challenges for over a decade. In response to the opportunities offered by digital technology, this second edition adds essential chapters on digital visualization and script breakdown."--Jacket.