Cinematography - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 2880463564 ISBN 13: 9782880463564

Publisher: Gardners Books, 2003

Synopsis

Cinematography is the first title in the Screencraft Series, a unique venture which aims to unravel for the first time the multi-layered language of film-making, by exploring the fusion of crafts which combine to create the most important art form of the 20th century. Although the cinematographer or director of photography rarely receives the kind of attention reserved for directors and actors, there is little doubt that this is the key technical role in the process of revealing a story through images. The cinematographers featured in this book encompass three generations of filmmaking and represent a diversity of film cultures. What they have in common is the contribution they have made to a universal cinema heritage and the fact that their work has helped to expand -- if not revolutionize -- the language of film. This book, featuring the world's finest cinematographers, will inspire practicing professionals, students, and movie buffs alike. This beautifully designed and illustrated book speaks in the voices of these cinematographers and through the powerful images they have created for the screen.


The cinematographers featured in this book encompass three generations of filmmaking and represent a diversity of film cultures, from "African Queen" to "Delicatessen."
Highly illustrated -- over 500 color pictures and 300 black and white photos -- and written entirely based on each cinematographer's own words from interviews
This book, featuring the world's finest cinematographers, will inspire practicing professionals, students, and movie buffs alike.

Features three generations of cinematographers representing many diverse film cultures
Highly illustrated with over 500 color pictures and 300 black and white photos
Written entirely based on each cinematographer's own words from interviews

About this title

From the Publisher

This beautifully designed and illustrated book speaks in the voices of these cinematographers and through the powerful images they have created for the screen.

About the Author

Peter entered the UK film industry in 1986, gaining experience in a number of screen crafts. Initially he worked in production, before moving into the camera department and cutting rooms on pop promos, feature films and television documentaries. He has subsequently worked as a Director's Assistant to Ken Russell, as script and music editor, and associate producer on a number of television projects before becoming a screenwriter. His feature film credits include Vigo (1998) and Onegin (1999).

Edition details

• Publisher: Gardners Books
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 2880463564
• ISBN 13: 9782880463564
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176
• Editor: Peter Ettedgui