Mastering Motion Pictures: A Practical Guide to Making and Exhibiting Early Film
This comprehensive volume covers the science of motion photography, the equipment behind the camera and screen, and the theater practices that brought moving pictures to audiences. From the basics of persistence of vision to the mechanics of projectors, lenses, and color processes, it blends theory with hands-on instruction.
The book traces the path from capturing images to presenting them on the screen, including the design of the optical system, film handling, and the setup of a working theater. It also surveys the development of talking pictures and synchronization methods, offering practical guidance that remains valuable to students of film history and technology."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive look at motion picture making and exhibiting, from the principles of cinematography to the practicalities of running a theatre. The author begins by tracing the history of the medium, from early experiments with the zoetrope to the development of the celluloid film and the first commercial projectors. Moving on to the technical aspects of movie-making, the author covers camera equipment, film formats, and the art of taking and editing pictures. The book also includes chapters on colorization, sound recording, and the use of special effects. The author concludes with a look at the business side of the motion picture industry, discussing topics such as theater design, advertising, and film distribution. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, technology, or business of motion pictures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332060269_0
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