Super 8 Handbook
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the dawn of accessible home filmmaking, Super 8 Handbook stands as an indispensable guide for anyone eager to master the art of Super 8 cinematography — the compact, affordable film format that revolutionised amateur and independent filmmaking throughout the 1970s. George D. Glenn and Charles B. Scholz present a thorough and practical manual that instructs readers on every facet of the Super 8 medium, from camera operation and film selection to lighting techniques, editing, and projection, making it an essential companion for both the curious beginner and the seasoned enthusiast. Beyond its technical instruction, the work captures a pivotal moment in visual culture when filmmaking was transitioning from an exclusive professional craft to a democratic, participatory art form. Glenn and Scholz write with clarity and authority, demystifying complex cinematographic concepts through accessible language and structured guidance. A time capsule of analogue ingenuity, this handbook leaves the reader wondering just what cinematic magic might still be conjured from a reel of Super 8 film.
Author: George D. Glenn & Charles B. Scholz
Format: Paperback
Genre: Photography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the dawn of accessible home filmmaking, Super 8 Handbook stands as an indispensable guide for anyone eager to master the art of Super 8 cinematography — the compact, affordable film format that revolutionised amateur and independent filmmaking throughout the 1970s. George D. Glenn and Charles B. Scholz present a thorough and practical manual that instructs readers on every facet of the Super 8 medium, from camera operation and film selection to lighting techniques, editing, and projection, making it an essential companion for both the curious beginner and the seasoned enthusiast. Beyond its technical instruction, the work captures a pivotal moment in visual culture when filmmaking was transitioning from an exclusive professional craft to a democratic, participatory art form. Glenn and Scholz write with clarity and authority, demystifying complex cinematographic concepts through accessible language and structured guidance. A time capsule of analogue ingenuity, this handbook leaves the reader wondering just what cinematic magic might still be conjured from a reel of Super 8 film.