Filmmaker's Pocket Reference, The [Paperback]

Blain Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 30, 1994

* Comprehensive, up-to-date information vital to all crew members
* Over 150 easy-to-use tables allow immediate, in-the-field access to such information as depth of field, exposure, filter factors, and international conversion factors
* Small size allows the use to carry it in pocket or tool-box.

The Filmmaker's Pocket Reference provides all members of the crew with comprehensive, up-to-date information vital to the smooth production of motion pictures and videos. Over 150 easy-to-use tables allow immediate, in-the-field access to such information as depth-of-field, exposure, safe working loads for chains, and international conversion charts. In addition, general information tables ranging from time zones to car rentals are included. The text provides inside information on production, and includes such things as special effects, panning techniques and understanding filters. Everyone on the set, including the production crew and production managers, will find this little book an invaluable tool.

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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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press (May 30, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240800583
• ISBN-13: 978-0240800585
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 3.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,072,198 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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.