The 16mm Camera Book [Paperback]

Douglas Underdahl (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"It's the best book on filmmaking I've come across." -- Rosanne Limoncelli, Production Supervisor, NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

"Quite Comprehensive. It's been very helpful to us." -- Vanina Feldsztein, Hand Held Films

"The author remembers what it was like to be a novice filmmaker. Here he expertly guides the beginner through the ever challenging and often frightening world of film technology." Paul Koester, Director of Photography. -- Publisher Comments

About the Author

Douglas Underdahl is a filmmaker and owner of Long Valley Equipment which specializes in film and video grip equipment such as a mini-jib and a portable camera dolly. He has designed custom equipment for movies such as the successful TITANIC.

Douglas Underdahl has taught filmmaking at several schools including New York University, The School of Visual Arts and The New York Film Academy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Long Valley Equipment, Inc. (June 1, 1993)
• ISBN-10: 1570872856
• ISBN-13: 978-1570872853
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,241,625 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for the guerrilla film maker, April 22, 1999

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Ben Lewis ([e-mail]) (Brighton, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 16mm Camera Book (Paperback)

If you've just bought your first 16mm camera or thinking of hiring one for a shoot, this book is invaluable. It's a fascinating subject and Douglas Underdahl manages to make it funny too!!! There's also plenty of advice for the first time director. What more can I say? The book makes you want to grab your Bolex, run into the street and start making a movie!!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excelent guide to 16mm cameras, February 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The 16mm Camera Book (Paperback)

this book covered all of the major and minor parts of the different cameras.an easy read...and a must for all new film students!!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great for beginner, handy for expert, production-friendly, October 14, 2005

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Hammen (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The 16mm Camera Book (Paperback)

it even includes info on the Krasnogorsk-3!

Good stuff here, lots of production prep tips, notes on all major makes of 16mm movie cameras plus the expected chapters on lenses, lights, and so on. Plus stuff like low-cost tips and tricks for filters, making your own stuff. Having this book is like having a nice next-door neighbor who you can stop by and ask questions.