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Cinematography: Theory and Practice: Image Making for Cinematographers and Directors: Volume 3 Paperback – 15 September 2016

by Blain Brown (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 515 ratings
Edition: 3rd

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
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    1. ISBN-10
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    2. ISBN-13
      978-1138940925
    3. Edition
      3rd
    4. Publisher
      Routledge
    5. Publication date
      15 September 2016
    6. Language
      English
    7. Dimensions
      20.32 x 2.54 x 27.94 cm
    8. Print length
      422 pages
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    "It’s been a painful transition from film to digital for many cinematographers. Brown takes the mystery out of it and presents the technical aspects of this change seamlessly. It is, after all, about art!"

    - Judy Irola, ASC, Conrad Hall Chair in Cinematography and Color Timing, USC School of Cinematic Arts

    "As a practicing cinematographer who also teaches, I consider The Filmmaker’s Guide to Digital Imaging essential reading for my students. Blain Brown demystifies the technical processes of digital cinematography from the most basic to the more complex. Given the recent rapid development in this field, working professionals too will find this is a must-have guide. I’m one of them."

    - Anthony Jannelli, Head of Graduate Cinematography, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University

    About the Author

    Blain Brown was educated at C.W. Post College; M.I.T. and Harvard Graduate School of Design. He began in New York as a commercial still photographer before starting in the film business. After working as a gaffer, be became a cinematographer doing primarily commercials and music videos. After completing his first feature film, he moved to Los Angeles where he has been Director of Photography on 14 feature films as well as national commercials, promotional films, industrials, music videos and documentaries. He has worked in many states in the U.S. as well as Mexico, Canada, India, Italy, France, the Philippines and Jordan. His experience includes 35mm and 16mm projects, as well as 24P High Def, DigiBeta, BetaSP and DV. He has completed projects as a director, editor and screenwriter; with three screenplays produced. He has also taught courses in storytelling and visual communication. As a Director of Photography specializing in features and commercials, he is now based in Los Angeles. His books include A Sense of Place; Motion Picture and Video Lighting and The Filmmaker's Pocket Reference. His work can be seen at www.BlainBrown.com.

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    • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1138940925
    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 3rd edition (15 September 2016)
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 422 pages
    • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781138940925
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138940925
    • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.32 x 2.54 x 27.94 cm
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    Blain Brown is a cinematographer, director, writer and teacher. He currently runs the cinematography program at Los Angeles Film School.

    As a Director of Photography specializing in features and commercials, he is now based in LA. His books include A Sense of Place; Motion Picture and Video Lighting, Cinematography: Theory and Practice and The Filmmaker's Pocket Reference. His work can be seen at www.BlainBrown.com.

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      I have given this book a 5 purely on the basis of the information it provided. It is well set out, clear with excellent examples. I didn't read it from cover to cover because I was only interested in particular information, and here the layout made it very easy to identify areas of interest and areas I could skip.
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