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The Motion Picture Image: From Film to Digital [Paperback]

Steven Barclay (Author)
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0240803906 978-0240803906 November 8, 1999
This book takes a radically different approach from existing titles on the subject of motion picture image technology in that the author attempts to merge information on digital video acquisition, compression, electronic image control, film-to-video transfer, and widespread computer related changes now taking place in the industry, and places it into one volume that can be used as a guide during the entire production process. The emphasis is on image acquisition in production, and the manipulation of the image in post-production until it is finally presented.

Motion picture imaging technology has evolved considerably in recent years, with the advent of digital video and electronic processing. This book explores the movie picture itself, how it is created, processed, manipulated, and presented in order to give the image creator greater control over the final product. The book is about the technical reality of producing the moving image, whether it be a chemical reaction (film), an electronic process (video), or a combination of both, which is the stage we have now reached in the gradual amalgamation of imaging technologies. The underlying technical and scientific principles are discussed in a concise, comprehensive manner, quantifying the myriad facets of cinematography so that more control can be exercised over the creation of the motion picture in all its forms.

Examines the state of the art in motion picture image technology
Brings together information on various developments in digital image acquisition and processing technology into one reference
Presents the underlying technical and scientific principles for both electronic and emulsion based images to give the filmmaker greater control over the final outcome

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"Technical and scientific principles are presented in a concise and straightforward manner, providing readers with a solid foundation of knowledge to help create, control, manipulate and process images in a contemporary environment." - Film & Video, March 2000

"Both students of cinema and practicing cameramen will benefit from this volume. As technical as Barclay's subject matter is, his clear and engaging style makes his complex ideas quite accessible." - American Cinematographer, April 2000

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Motion picture imaging technology has evolved considerably in recent years, with the advent of digital video and electronic processing. This book explores the movie picture itself, how it is created, processed, manipulated, and presented in order to give the image creator greater control over the final product. The book is about the technical reality of producing the moving image, whether it be a chemical reaction (film), an electronic process (video), or a combination of both, which is the stage we have now reached in the gradual amalgamation of imaging technologies. The underlying technical and scientific principles are discussed in a concise, comprehensive manner, quantifying the myriad facets of cinematography so that more control can be exercised over the creation of the motion picture in all its forms.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 232 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press (November 8, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0240803906
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240803906
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,520,180 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An essential, "reader friendly", comprehensive reference., March 4, 2000
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The Motion Picture Image: From Film To Digital is a comprehensive survey of the principles of motion picture imaging. Written in a narrative form, the topics covered include an overview of traditional film process, film to video transfer, film formats, high-definition television, film scanners and recorders, and digital cinema. While these aspects are largely explored from the director of photography's perspective, The Motion Picture Image: From Film To Digital is also a very, practical, useful resource for producers and filmmakers interested in the technical aspects of the moving image. The Motion Picture Image: From Film To Digital is a highly recommended, essential addition to any personal, film school, or professional reference collection.
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While the means of recording images on film are clearly different from the way our eyes receive and process images, basic and reasonable correlations can be made regarding the camera and the eye. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
degree shutter angle, yellow dye layer, component digital format, aim density, anamorphic print, color timer, mastering format, color analyzer, incident meter, correlated color temperature, color compensating filters, spectral power distribution, video dailies, cyan dye, straight line region, printer points, dye layers, gray card, tone placement, color timing, spot meter, printer lights, lighting filters, underexposed image, sampling structure
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Digital Betacam, Group of Pictures, Wratten Filter
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