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Digital Cinematography 1st Edition

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ISBN-13: 978-0240516141
ISBN-10: 0240516141
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 214 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (April 19, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0240516141
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240516141
  • Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 7.5 x 9.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsFor PROFESSIONALS only!
By A. Adams on November 20, 2003
Format: Paperback
I'm a freelance cinematographer and this book explained a number of issues that I'd understood peripherally (through looking over my video engineer's shoulder on shoots) but not completely. This is a very practical book that is intended for professionals only. If you are an amateur or are looking for books on shooting with DVcam, this is not for you. This book is at the total opposite end of the spectrum. It's very technical and an invaluable help for those of us who make a living shooting commercial, corporate or broadcast video.
If you're a film or video professional, or want to be, this is a must have book.
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2.0 out of 5 starsFor professionals, but not so...
By Alejandro Reynoso on November 21, 2007
Format: Paperback
First of all, I bought the book because the description suggested me a very high level technical book, and that was what I was looking for.
One of the first things I'm disappointed (agreeing with some other review) is that the book only describes the author experience with Sony 700-790 cameras (the book is labeled "Digital cinematography").
The book is described as including 125 illustrations, but what are counted as illustrations are the tables describing the menu items. The book doesn't contain any illustration about gamma curves, detail signals, knee slopes, etc.
I've been working in video for several years and now I'm trying to move to electronic cinematography. I have operated Sony cameras, and I needed to get the concepts about working in video, but with a film working style.
I thought I could find the answers in this book after reading the contents, but I think the author gives the information through the book, especially when describes the menu items, in a way that is far to be technical.
I was shocked when author refers, for example, to the "level 5/9" page (page 134 in the book, including RGB flare) to be a "purely engineering setup page...live it alone"... What!? flare compensation purely engineering setup? In any case, he doesn't describe what is "purely engineering".
In page 130 he suggest adjusting aperture level framing a middle-aged person close up and watch for the smile lines...what!!!?? This is no technical explanation. What about different focal lengths? what about different f-stops? What about different lenses? What about a chart? Nothing about this is mentioned.
In page 135, when describing white shading/black shading he says "please don't adjust. I tried once before I really understood the menus and cost the production an hour shooting time".Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsA GREAT HELP
By A Customer on June 18, 2002
Format: Paperback
To counter the VERY DISAPPOINTING review, I found this book to be of great use. I happen to work at an institute that only uses Sony Equipment. This book was the best source of knowledge I've found dealing with Sony cameras. The sections dealing with the menus have by far been a lifesaver. So should you happen to use, or maybe even own a Sony DVCam, DigiBeta, or HDCam this book is a wonderful reference guide.
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3.0 out of 5 starsExcellent reference if you have Sony DVW 700 or DVW 790 cam
By Daniel Benson on January 7, 2007
Format: Paperback
This is for professionals who are seaking to transition from film to digital cinematography. A very large part of this book would be most helpful if you have a Sony DVW 700 or DVW 790 digicam, since the menu items for each of these cameras are covered in depth.

Clearly Mr. Wheeler knows his stuff, having been in professional film making for many years.

You must have a pretty good technical foundation to understand this book. For example, you should know the difference between a gaffer and a grip!

If you're looking to take videos of the school christmas program this is NOT the book you're looking for.
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