High Definition Cinematography, Third Edition [Paperback]

Paul Wheeler (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240521617 | ISBN-13: 978-0240521619 | Publication Date: April 20, 2009 | Edition: 3

High-definition is now ubiquitous in video production and High Definition Cinematography, Third Edition provides the explanations, definitions, and workflows that today's cinematographers and camera operators need to make the transition. Paul Wheeler will explain the high-definition process, suggest the best methods for filming, and help you choose the right camera and equipment for your crew with this comprehensive book. You'll also learn the different formats and when best to use them, how to create specific looks for different venues, and learn how to operate a wide variety of popular cameras.

* Unbiased discussion of a variety of popular HD cameras, not just one make or model- no other book on the market covers an array of cameras like this one
* Packed with practical advice for tackling everyday situations and guidance on how to make solid production decisions, as well as explanations of the different HD formats and when to use them
* Revised and updated: covers new camera types, contains improved illustrations, includes a new color insert with shots from HD films, and now also features a section on 3D

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About the Author

Paul Wheeler BSC FBKS was trained at the BBC rising to become a Senior Drama Film Cameraman. Paul Shot one of the first BBC Drama Series to be photographed using the then new Digi Beta cameras, by which time he was freelance. He is a renowned cinematographer/director of photography and trainer, he has been Head of Cinematography at National Film & Television School and still runs courses on Digital Cinematography there. He has also been Head of Cinematography on the Royal College of Arts MA course. Paul was invited to become an associate of Panavision in order to help them introduce the Panavised version of Sony's HDW 900f camera which meant he joined the HD movement 3 days before the first Panavision camera arrived in Europe. Despite all this he is still very much a working cinematographer. He has been twice nominated by BAFTA for a Best Cinematography award and also twice been the winner of the INDIE award for Best Digital Cinematography. His previous books, "Practical Cinematography" and "Digital cinematography", are both published by the Focal Press.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 3 edition (April 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240521617
• ISBN-13: 978-0240521619
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,063,283 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Very technical, and very basic, October 18, 2010

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Kurtis Sensenig (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: High Definition Cinematography, Third Edition (Paperback)

I am a professional documentary filmmaker at the University of Pennsylvania, and because I am young and early in my career, I got this book to improve my skills in cinematography. It's not a terrible book, but I wasn't able to get anything useful out of it. It seems to be the same information I learned simply by doing a lot of research when buying my HD cameras; information I got from various websites and just by reading camera reviews. Though I suppose it does get a little deeper in the technical realm, this isn't what I thought of when I wanted to learn more about cinematography. I wanted guidance in the craft and art. This book doesn't provide that, so if you only want technical info about how HD cameras work, this is the book for you.