Lavishly produced and illustrated, Cinematography covers the entire range of the profession. The book is not just a comprehensive guide to current professional practice; it goes beyond to explain the theory behind the practice, so you understand how the rules came about and when it's appropriate to break them. In addition, directors will benefit from the book's focus on the body of knowledge they should share with their Director of Photography.
Cinematography presents the basics and beyond, employing clear explanations of standard practice together with substantial illustrations and diagrams to reveal the real world of film production.
Recognizing that professionals know when to break the rules and when to abide by them, this book discusses many examples of fresh ideas and experiments in cinematography. Covering the most up-to-date information on the film/digital interface, new formats, the latest cranes and camera support and other equipment, it also illustrates the older tried and true methods.
*The definitive guide to cinematography
*Up-to-date coverage of technical topics, including High Definition and digital imaging
*Full color throughout brings issues of color and light to life
Watching Drive Angry 3D is kind of like choking down a frozen chicken-fried steak dinner that got a little too cold after you forgot it in the oven; you weren’t expecting filet mignon when you opened the box, but what should have been a decadent cinematic treat was spoiled by simple neglect. One glance at Patrick Lussier's filmography reveals that he's gradually becoming the Swanson of shock cinema -- a filmmaker capable of little more than reheating old ideas that tasted better fresh. Drive Angry 3D strains with all its horsepower to deliver a trashy good time, but a prevailing cheapness and complete lack of wit prevent it from ever achieving exploitation perfection.