Cine Craft
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For every filmmaker who has ever held a cine camera and wondered how to transform raw footage into something truly cinematic, Cine Craft by J. David Beal is an indispensable guide to the art and technique of amateur and professional filmmaking. Beal presents a comprehensive survey of the craft, from the fundamentals of camera operation and film stock selection to the more nuanced disciplines of lighting, composition, and editing, equipping the reader with the tools to produce polished, expressive motion pictures. Published by the renowned Focal Press — long regarded as the definitive imprint for serious practitioners of photography and cinematography — this volume carries the authoritative weight of a publisher deeply embedded in the technical arts. Beal's prose is precise and instructional yet never dry, reflecting the hands-on sensibility of a practitioner who understands that great filmmaking is as much about intuition as it is about technique. Whether you are a dedicated hobbyist seeking to elevate your home movies or an aspiring professional laying the groundwork for a career behind the lens, Cine Craft offers a masterclass that rewards both the beginner and the seasoned filmmaker — leaving the reader to wonder just how much more there is to discover within the frame.
Author: J. David Beal
Format: Hardback
Genre: Movies & entertainment
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
For every filmmaker who has ever held a cine camera and wondered how to transform raw footage into something truly cinematic, Cine Craft by J. David Beal is an indispensable guide to the art and technique of amateur and professional filmmaking. Beal presents a comprehensive survey of the craft, from the fundamentals of camera operation and film stock selection to the more nuanced disciplines of lighting, composition, and editing, equipping the reader with the tools to produce polished, expressive motion pictures. Published by the renowned Focal Press — long regarded as the definitive imprint for serious practitioners of photography and cinematography — this volume carries the authoritative weight of a publisher deeply embedded in the technical arts. Beal's prose is precise and instructional yet never dry, reflecting the hands-on sensibility of a practitioner who understands that great filmmaking is as much about intuition as it is about technique. Whether you are a dedicated hobbyist seeking to elevate your home movies or an aspiring professional laying the groundwork for a career behind the lens, Cine Craft offers a masterclass that rewards both the beginner and the seasoned filmmaker — leaving the reader to wonder just how much more there is to discover within the frame.