More Contemporary Cinematographers on Their Art [Paperback]

Pauline B Rogers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 10, 2000

This sequel to Contemporary Cinematographers on Their Art offers in-depth conversations with some of the most important cinematographers working in film, television and commercials today. It includes younger cinematographers who have recently made their mark as well as icons of this craft. The conversations cover all aspects of cinematography from pre-production planning to post-production, special effects, underwater photography, and second unit. Each interview gives a behind-the-scenes look at how some of the most popular shots in films and television were lit and captured.

Like its predecessor, this book explores the tools, trends, personalities, and professional achievements of contemporary cinematographers, highlighting the behind-the-scenes struggles of the business of making motion pictures. Each chapter delves into the personal challenges, political proprieties, inter-departmental interactions, and artistic achievements of the artists who bring scripts to life through their choice of cameras, lights, lenses, filters, gels, and other supporting equipment.



Interviews with prominent, award-winning cinematographers
Insight into some of the most popular and innovative movies today
Covers all aspects of cinematography, including post-production and special effects

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...features a stellar array of directors of photogrpahy, many of whom are ASC members." - American Cinematographer, November 2000

"Rogers fine sequel to her first volume is indispensable for those interested in the art and craft of cinematography." - American Cinematographer, November 2000

From the Publisher

Like its predecessor this book explores the tools, trends, personalities, and professional achievements of contemporary cinematographers, highlighting the behind-the-scenes struggles of the business of making motion pictures. Each chapter delves into the personal challenges, political proprieties, inter-departmental interactions, and artistic achievements of the artists who bring scripts to life through their choice of cameras, lights, lenses, filters, gels, and other supporting equipment.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press (July 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 024080368X
• ISBN-13: 978-0240803685
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,575,164 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Don't judge a book by its cover (or a picture of it), February 7, 2001

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This review is from: More Contemporary Cinematographers on Their Art (Paperback)

Although relatively good, this book was overall dissapointing. Of all the cinematographers featured on the cover picture shown above, only a third of them appear in the book. What happened to the great DP's like Tak Fujimoto, Vilmos Zsigmond, Russell Carpenter, Laszlo Kovacs, Dante Spinotti, and Haskel Wexler to name a few?! The book does have some insight, but not enough to make it worth buying. Instead, I recommend you go for its predecessor, "Contemporary Cinematographers on Their Art." Or, if you are looking for a REALLY good book on cinematography, try "Cinematography: Screencraft." Both Wexler and Sven Nykvist are there, as well as geniuses like Darius Khondji ("Se7en," "City of Lost Children," and "Delicatessen") and Janusz Kaminski ("Schindler's List," "Saving Private Ryan," and the upcoming "AI: Artificial Intelligence"). At least these two books will give you a more insightful and rewarding experience than this one.

4.0 out of 5 stars Still worth a look., July 9, 2001

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Philip T Burchell (Auckland New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: More Contemporary Cinematographers on Their Art (Paperback)

A follow up to the author's first book, this continues the style of the first and is every bit as good.

DP's interviewed are: 2nd Unit DP Mike Benson (Sliver, Volcano), Peter James (Driving Miss Daisy), Daryn Okada (Lake Placid), TV DP Neil Roach (Of Mice and Men), Commercial DP Ward Russell (Days of Thunder), Nancy Schrieber (Blair Witch Hunt), John Schwartzman (Pearl Harbour), Dean Semler (Dances With Wolves), Dante Spinotti (Heat), Ueli Steiger (Godzilla), and Vilmos Zsigmond (Bonfire of the Vanities).

Unlike the previous reviewer, I think this book is worth it. There are always going to be great DP's missed out (the author apologises for some who didn't make the first volume, due to unfinished interviews), but that just allows for future volumes. However he is correct about the cover ... the image shown here lists far more names than actually made it, and is different in that respect from the cover of my copy.