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Hands-On Manual For Cinematographers

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Hands-On Manual For Cinematographers (2nd Edition) -Samuelson, David 

New edition of a comprehensive manual covering everything from Best Cinematography Oscars to optical mathematics. Major topics include camera choice, composite cinematography, camera maintenance, exposure, filmstock, filters, depth of field tables, batteries, and special techniques. Countless tables and diagrams demonstrate everything from threading a 35mm Panavision to filming from a helicopter. No index.The "Hands On" Manual for Cinematographers contains a wealth of information, theory, diagrams and tables on all aspects of cinematography. Widely recognised as the "Cinematographer's Bible" the book is organised in a unique manner for easy reference on location, and remains an essential component of the cameraman's box.

Everything you need to know about cinematography can be found in this book - from camera choice, maintenance and threading diagrams; to electricity on location, equipment checklists, film stock, lenses, light and colour. Of particular use will be the mathematics, formulae, look up tables and step by step examples used for everything from imperial/metric conversions to electricity, exposure, film length, running times, lights and optics. Sections on special effects and utilities are also included as well as a list of useful websites.

David Samuelson is a well known and respected cameraman who has been instrumental in fostering award winning new technical innovations. He is a technical consultant, lecturer and author of three other leading publications for Focal Press: The Panaflex User's Manual 2ED, Motion Picture Camera and Lighting Equipment and Motion Picture Camera Techniques.

A wealth of handy reference information, tables, look up formulae, techniques and mathematics for cinematographers.
Both North American and European principles fully described.
Organised in fifteen sections in alphabetical order with more than 70 makers and models of 16mm, 35mm and 65mm cameras listed.

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