- 482 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Introduction to Cinematography offers a practical, stage-by-stage guide to learning, combining and using the creative and technical aspects of cinematography. Building from a skills-based approach focused on professional practice, cinematographer and award-winning author Tania Hoser provides a step-by-step introduction for both cinematographers and camera assistants to the techniques, processes and procedures of working with cameras, lenses and light.
Building on the success of the first book, this second edition adds all-new chapters on virtual production and extended reality, as well as a significant increase in low-budget examples and case studies, to accommodate every reader.
Richly illustrated, the book incorporates exercises and sample scripts throughout, exploring light, color, movement and the language of the lens. The principles and techniques of shaping and controlling light are applied to working with natural light and film lamps and, as with all areas of cinematography, show both high-end and low-budget options.
This makes the second edition of Introduction to Cinematography the most up-to-date and essential resource for anyone aiming to acquire the full range of cinematography skills, allowing seamless progression from exercises through to full feature shoots. Assessment rubrics also provide a framework to measure progress as the reader's ability to visually interpret scripts and enhance the director's vision develops.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Endorsement Page
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Preface
- Section A The Bigger Picture
- Section B Essential Working Knowledge for Cinematographers and Camera Assistants
- Section C Virtual Production and Extended Reality
- Section D Storytelling: Shots, Scenes and Time
- Section E Shooting Creatively and Efficiently When Working Alone
- Section F Camera Operating and Methods of Moving the Camera
- Section G Light and Lighting
- Section H Color, Image Controland Creating the ‘Look’of the Film Creatively
- Section I Working in theFilm and TelevisionIndustries
- Appendices 1 Camera Department Roles and Relationships Overview
- Index