Panaflex User's Manual, Second Edition [Paperback]

David Samuelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 16, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0240802675 | ISBN-13: 978-0240802671 | Edition: 2

The Panaflex User's Manual, Second Edition, provides detailed instructions and illustrations on how to use Panaflex motion picture camera equipment. Developed in conjunction with Panavision, this easy-to follow manual provides current, up-to-date information on all aspects of the most widely used camera system on major motion pictures in Hollywood.

The Panaflex User's Manual, Second Edition, provides detailed instructions and illustrations on how to use Panaflex motion picture camera equipment. Developed in conjunction with Panavision, this easy-to follow manual provides current, up-to-date information on all aspects of the most widely used camera system on major motion pictures in Hollywood.


Definitive guide for all who use Panaflex motion picture camera equipment.
Updated to include recent changes in equipment.
Detailed instructions and illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'..an essential reference book for all film crews using the system.' F. Poperwell, Hon.
Librarian, Image Technology March 1991 - Image Technology, March 1991

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From the Publisher

The text is divided into special sections, highlighting the relevance of the equipment to all who use it, including film producers, film directors, directors of photography, camera operators, and camera assistants. Additionally, there are special sections for the sound recordist and production manager, as well as an extensive discussion of Panaflex and Panastar camera accessories.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (October 16, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240802675
• ISBN-13: 978-0240802671
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,082,765 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PANAFLEX - BEST IN THE WORLD!, March 16, 2003

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This review is from: Panaflex User's Manual, Second Edition (Paperback)

If you want to know about big league cameras, you must know about Panavision! Read it from cover to cover and suck up the information. If you plan to compete with the big boy (and big girl) camera assistants and operators, you MUST know this stuff kids! Snatch it up or fall behind. Don't learn the hard way. I require all of my assistant to know this stuff.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Pana'ed to death, January 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Panaflex Users' Manual (Media Manual Series) (Paperback)

With lots of information and many handsome drawings, this is a good source for knowledge of the Panavision system. Undercutting its strength as a technical manual, however, is the irritating propensity of the author to take every available opportunity to convince us that Panaflexes are the best in the world at EVERYTHING (which any assistant who has spent time with the other systems can tell you is bunk). What's needed here is more grit, less marketing.

5.0 out of 5 stars Film Rules, May 14, 2011

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This review is from: Panaflex User's Manual, Second Edition (Paperback)

This is a very useful and informative manual for cinematographers and production planners. The material is getting a bit dated, but the basic information is valuable and quite useable. Years ago as a UCLA film student,Panavison gave me a very detailed tour of their Tarzana facility by Tak Miyagashima (one of the company's founding group), something I've never forgotten. The quality,precision, and character of Panavison cameras makes today's high-tech, high-definition video cameras seem like junk.