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Motion Picture Camera and Lighting Equipment [Paperback]

David Samuelson (Author)
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0240512618 978-0240512617 December 3, 1986 2
Motion Picture Camera and Lighting Equipment enables cinematographers and film producers to find their way through the bewildering array of equipment offered for professional use. Electronic and computer control mechanisms and video assist are all covered in this practical, easy to understand volume.



The contents range from imaging problems, close focusing and handholding, to tables, diagrams and terminology, making the book a valuable reference source for students or those new to cinematography.

The first edition of the book was awarded the Goldovski Prize for Technical Writing by the International Union of Technical Cinematography Associations.





Comprehensive technical coverage provides a full understanding of the array of camera and lighting equipment used
Benefit from the inside knowledge and expertise of the author
Easy to use provider of all data needed for the job

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'David W Samuelson, with a wealth of experience as a cinematographer, has collated a gold-mine of information into this Media Manual.
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The contents range from imaging problems, close focusing and handholding, to tables, diagrams and terminology, making the book a valuable reference source for students or those new to cinematography. The first edition of the book was awarded the Goldovski Prize for Technical Writing by the International Union of Technical Cinematography Associations. This shows how the cameraman or film producer can pick his way through the bewildering array of items offered for professional use today - choosing only those which suit the demands of each production.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (December 3, 1986)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0240512618
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240512617
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,804,014 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just what is the frequency, David?, October 24, 2002
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I thoroughly recommend it if for no other reason
that it has in it one of the most interesting bits of useless
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First Sentence:
The choice of the camera crew and their equipment is of major importance in the planning of a motion picture production, bearing in mind the specialised skills of technicians and the variety of equipment available. Read the first page
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reflex zoom lens, image steadiness, ballast unit, shutter angle, video viewfinder, polarizing screens, lead acid accumulators, viewfinder system, insert car, tungsten halogen bulb, geared head, colour temperature, registration pins, shutter opening, binary group, aperture plate, camera speed, camera mounting, lamp head, strobe lighting, tripod head, camera support, contrast filters, camera crane, colour balance
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Inf Inf, Cinema Products, Panavision Panaflex, Golden Panaflex, Paillard Bolex, Beaulieu News, Canon Scoopic, Moviecam Super, Auricon Cinevoice, Newman Sinclair
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