Filmmaking is an art but like so many art forms there are basic underlyingtools and techniques and a body theoretical knowledge that must be understoodand maste... » 

Filmmaking is an art but like so many art forms there are basic underlyingtools and techniques and a body theoretical knowledge that must be understoodand mastered before artistic expression can flourish. This book is aninvaluable resource for all aspiring DoPs. Practical Cinematography can bedipped into for quick reference perhaps to answer a specific question or dealwith practical problems relating to a shoot or read from cover to cover. Itdiscusses the principles of cinematography and the expertise which is unique tothe Director of Photography DoP. It deals with all the basic theory such ascolor temperature and sensitometry and all the practical things a DoP needs toknow from the makeup of the crew to how to prepare an equipment list. Anaccessible introduction to the principles of cinematography written by an awardwinning cinematographer Illustrated with 150 images Includes a new sectionon DV «