Selected Tables, Charts and Formulas for the Student Cinematographer from the American Cinematographer Manual [Paperback]

Stephen H. Burum (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2005

From its basic chapter on cinematographic principles to the actual tables, charts and formulas used by professional cinematographers, this slim volume gives the film student authoritative facts, clearly presented. The American Cinematographer Manual is a professional resource that is used by cinematographers around the world. Conceived by Hollywood feature-film cinematographers over 70 years ago, the manual is designed to be a complete reference source on the set. It covers every aspect of cinematography from lens to lab. The current edition encompasses more than 880 pages.

Over the last decade, many schools and universities have introduced courses in filmmaking, and interest in the art and craft of cinematography has grown. We have endeavored to meet this burgeoning interest with this book, which was designed with a student budget in mind. Selected Tables, Charts and Formulas for the Student Cinematographer comprises subjects from the American Cinematographer Manual that are most relevant and helpful to the student. This material reflects the basic concepts of our craft; these tables, charts and formulas are the same ones used by professionals. We have carefully chosen material that will enlighten and inform. Look carefully, and you will find a great deal of useful information embedded in the charts and tables.

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I'm sure students will appreciate it, especially with the depth of field charts. -- John Aliano, CCSF

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: American Society Of Cinematographers (September 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0935578307
• ISBN-13: 978-0935578300
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #255,737 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Selected Tables, Charts and Formulas for the Student Cinematographer from the American Cinematographer Manual (Paperback)

For those of you who still love Cinematography and are active at it. You've tried but just can't seem to make that painful conversion to the digital image. This is a "spec" book that everyone of us must have!
Of course the "American Cinematographers Manual" is the Hollywood standard and no accomplished Cinematographer is without one tucked in their back pocket. However, all the information this particular book is directly taken from the A.S.C. Manual. The intricate wave forms, calculations and technicalities have been removed and what remains is a solid foundation of solid principles and techniques for any Cinematographer.
This book claims to be for the "student" but I disagree. I'm a semi-professional and have been studying film for over 17 years. Yet, this book still has a lot to teach even the professional. I would assume. One of the nice qualities of this handbook is it covers even the smaller format films like Super8mm. (Which is my choice of format)

~The "American Cinematographers Manual" is the ultimate book for the serious Cinematographer. It includes all of the material in this book and much, much more. However it's 10 times the price! If you've got the money,....(buy the ASC Manual_ Shhhhh~