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A masterpiece about masters by masters,
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This is one expensive book, but what a joy!Personal work flows of some of the very best cinematographers of our time, described by them in their own language. Lighting diagrams for many common shots and explanations of exactly what made them look so good. Footage examples galore, with many what-if comparisons. Haskell Wexler on lighting interiors. Vilmos Zsigmond talking about what makes for great portraits, and why "key-to-fill lighting ratios are an important stepping-stone for students but [he rarely uses them in his shooting]. Laszlo Kovacs talking about the dangers of video assist, being specific about it and not judgmental. Allen Daviau on "why we hate multiple cameras: because we [light differently] for close-ups." And much more... This book was put together with love by ASC Press and this also shows in the great color printing and gorgeous paper. A true joy, IMHO.
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This book is perfect if you might say the following:"I care deeply about making good videos, and hope to work on films. I have a decent understanding of light temperature and how much light I need for a good exposure. I even know what a key and fill light are, and I prefer a kicker to a hair light, but for some reason when I start to set up a scene I am hesitant. I don't know exactly what I should do to light whatever interior scene I'm working on, and I scramble to try to be interesting, but usually my scenes are either boring or weird. I need more experience. What can I do to get the right kind of practice?" If you have no idea where you are at with lighting and shot selection, particularly lighting (the definite focus of this book), then this book will be really cool for you, and you will learn something. However, you need to have some background to have the optimal experience. I'm sure that even pros will pick something interesting up, and the interviews are great.
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Great! but not for the isolated,
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This is a great book that I used just recently in coordination with an cinematography class at NYU. Its my favorite of all my textbooks on the subject because it deals with actual application of teachings by people actually making movies right now. But the book showcases those people first and foremost and teaches second. And it expects an experienced reader, often using industry terms and concepts without any explaination. That said, I totally reccommend it. It is the best book in actually helping you come to your own conclusions as to how to light a scene and why.
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Stephen H. Burum, ASC, is known for the delicate and sophisticated cinematography that he has lent to a wide range of features, including Rumble Fish, Body Double, Casualties of War, Carlito's Way, The Shadow and Mission: Impossible. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
workshop footage, negative flashing, cinematography workshop, bleach bypass, timed workprint, timed print, workshop setup, interpositive master, printer lights, bounce board, sensitometric curve, workshop scene, printing lights, workshop image, developer bath, iris setting, fixer bath, many cinematographers, unfocused light, reflected light meter, incident light meter, desaturated colors, bleach bath, soft source, day interior Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Eastman Kodak, Nouvelle Vague, Film Rating, Sound Stage, Technical Information Lens, Los Angeles, Panavision Platinum Format, Peggy Sue, The Last Emperor, Vittorio Storaro, Blade Runner, The French Connection, Allen Daviau, Darius Khondji, University of Southern California, Monsieur Hire, World War, Academy Awards, Anna Karenina, Batman Forever, David Lynch, Deluxe Lab Printer Lights, Forbidden City, Francis Coppola, Lifetime Achievement Award New!
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Stephen H. Burum, ASC, is known for the delicate and sophisticated cinematography that he has lent to a wide range of features, including Rumble Fish, Body Double, Casualties of War, Carlito's Way, The Shadow and Mission: Impossible. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
workshop footage, negative flashing, cinematography workshop, bleach bypass, timed workprint, timed print, workshop setup, interpositive master, printer lights, bounce board, sensitometric curve, workshop scene, printing lights, workshop image, developer bath, iris setting, fixer bath, many cinematographers, unfocused light, reflected light meter, incident light meter, desaturated colors, bleach bath, soft source, day interior Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Eastman Kodak, Nouvelle Vague, Film Rating, Sound Stage, Technical Information Lens, Los Angeles, Panavision Platinum Format, Peggy Sue, The Last Emperor, Vittorio Storaro, Blade Runner, The French Connection, Allen Daviau, Darius Khondji, University of Southern California, Monsieur Hire, World War, Academy Awards, Anna Karenina, Batman Forever, David Lynch, Deluxe Lab Printer Lights, Forbidden City, Francis Coppola, Lifetime Achievement Award New!
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- Jules and Jim by Francois Truffaut on page 195, page 204, and Back Matter
- The Cotton Club (St Martin's Original Screenplay Series) by Francis Ford Coppola on page 67, and page 70
- Motion Picture Camera Data (Media Manuals) by David W. Samuelson in Back Matter
- Cinematographers on the Art and Craft of Cinematography by Anna Kate Sterling in Back Matter
- The Art of the Cinematographer by Leonard Maltin in Back Matter
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