Digital Cinematography

by Paul Wheeler

Book Overview

High end digital cinematography can truly challenge the film camera in many of the technical, artistic and emotional aspects of what we think of as 'cinematography'. This book is a guide for practising and aspiring cinematographers and DOPs to digital cinematography essentials - from how to use the cameras to the rapidly emerging world of High Definition cinematography and 24p technology.

This book covers the on-the-set' knowledge you...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0240516141
• ISBN13: 9780240516141
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

For PROFESSIONALS only!

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.

A GREAT HELP

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.