The Work Of The Motion Picture Cameraman
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Behind every iconic frame of cinema history stands an unsung craftsman — the motion picture cameraman — and this authoritative volume pulls back the curtain on that demanding and deeply technical art. Written by the legendary cinematographer Freddie Young, a three-time Academy Award winner, and his collaborator Paul Petzold, The Work of the Motion Picture Cameraman presents a comprehensive, practical guide to the craft of cinematography, chronicling the full breadth of the cameraman's role on a professional film set. From the mechanics of the camera itself to the subtleties of lighting, exposure, and composition, the book instructs both aspiring and working professionals with the clarity and authority that only decades of real-world experience can produce. Part of Focal Press's respected Library of Film and Television Practice series, this volume sits within a distinguished tradition of technical and artistic education in the screen arts. Young and Petzold's combined expertise gives the text a rare dual authority — both the visionary eye of a master cinematographer and the pedagogical rigour of a skilled technician — making it an indispensable reference for students of film. With a preface by the celebrated British film producer Sir Michael Balcon lending further prestige to its pages, this is a work that demands a place on every serious filmmaker's bookshelf — will it be on yours?
Author: Freddie Young & Paul Petzold
Format: Hardback
Genre: Movies & entertainment
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Behind every iconic frame of cinema history stands an unsung craftsman — the motion picture cameraman — and this authoritative volume pulls back the curtain on that demanding and deeply technical art. Written by the legendary cinematographer Freddie Young, a three-time Academy Award winner, and his collaborator Paul Petzold, The Work of the Motion Picture Cameraman presents a comprehensive, practical guide to the craft of cinematography, chronicling the full breadth of the cameraman's role on a professional film set. From the mechanics of the camera itself to the subtleties of lighting, exposure, and composition, the book instructs both aspiring and working professionals with the clarity and authority that only decades of real-world experience can produce. Part of Focal Press's respected Library of Film and Television Practice series, this volume sits within a distinguished tradition of technical and artistic education in the screen arts. Young and Petzold's combined expertise gives the text a rare dual authority — both the visionary eye of a master cinematographer and the pedagogical rigour of a skilled technician — making it an indispensable reference for students of film. With a preface by the celebrated British film producer Sir Michael Balcon lending further prestige to its pages, this is a work that demands a place on every serious filmmaker's bookshelf — will it be on yours?