Professional Cinematography for Directors

This work helps directors and cinematographers interact knowledgeably and effectively. While covering all aspects of cinematography, it focuses primarily on those elements of the craft that the director needs to know, such as camera movement, frame and lens selection, and the language of lighting.

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This work helps directors and cinematographers interact knowledgeably and effectively. While covering all aspects of cinematography, this book focuses primarily on those elements of the craft that the director needs to know, such as camera movement, frame and lens selection, and the language of lighting. It is up to the cinematographer to understand and execute these ideas. This work treats the technical aspects of cinematography within the context of achieving particular aesthetic creative goals. This book presents the basics and beyond, employing clear explanations of standard practice together with substantial illustrations, diagrams and anecdotes to reveal the real world of film production. It includes interviews with prominent directors, cinematographers and film teachers to supplement the text, along with photographs which show how they actually do their job and run the set.