UNDERSTANDING CINEMATOGRAPHY

Cinematography is the art and craft of visualizing and recording the moving image. The cinematographer therefore has to use their technical and creative skills to photographically capture the mood of the film and the vision of the director. Done properly, they add the magic and depth to a film, givi...

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Main Author: Hall, Brian (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Ramsbury, Marlborough THE CROWOOD PRESS 2015
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Summary:Cinematography is the art and craft of visualizing and recording the moving image. The cinematographer therefore has to use their technical and creative skills to photographically capture the mood of the film and the vision of the director. Done properly, they add the magic and depth to a film, giving it a defining edge. This practical book explains the principles behind cinematography, as well as the skills of the cinematographer. Having described the equipment, it looks at how to interpret the script and advises on how to find a visual style. Written by a respected cinematographer, it also explains the roles of the camera crew and the importance of working as a team. Fully illustrated with 128 colour photographs.
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:144 pages colour illustrations 24 cm
ISBN:9781847979919