Practical Cinematography [Paperback]

Filmmaking is an art, but, like so many art forms, there are basic underlying tools and techniques and a body theoretical knowledge that must be understood and mastered before artistic expression can flourish. This book is an invaluable resource for all aspiring DoPs.

Practical Cinematography can be dipped into for quick reference - perhaps to answer a specific question or deal with practical problems relating to a shoot - or read from cover to cover. It discusses the principles of cinematography and the expertise which is unique to the Director of Photography (DoP). It deals with all the basic theory such as color temperature and sensitometry, and all the practical things a DoP needs to know, from the make-up of the crew to how to prepare an equipment list.PART ONE The unit
The Director of Photography
The DP's Responsibilities
In early Pre-production
Closer to shoot preparation
During shooting
Post production
The DP's Preparation
Research
Preparing for a shoot
The recces
The DP's preparation
The camera equipment list
The lighting equipment list
The film stock breakdown
The technical schedule
The Camera Crew
An Overview
The Trainee
The Clapper Loader (AC 2)
The Focus Puller (AC 1)
The Camera Operator
The Grip
The Gaffer
Crew Protocol

PART TWO The Technology

The Motion Picture Camera
The Persistence of Vision
Frame Rates
The Intermittent Mechanism
The Reflex Viewfinder
Viewing Screens
The Fills$