{"product_id":"2026770000876-secondhand-the-focalguide-to-movie-titling","title":"The Focalguide to Movie Titling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA practical and precise manual for the aspiring filmmaker, The Focalguide to Movie Titling demystifies the technical and creative processes involved in crafting professional-grade titles for amateur film productions. Written by Philip Jenkins, this volume provides a systematic breakdown of the methods, materials, and equipment required to create titles that are both visually engaging and legible. In an era where home cinematography relied heavily on physical media and optical effects, Jenkins’s guide offers invaluable insights into lighting, typography, and camera techniques essential for elevating a hobbyist's project to a more polished standard.\n\nBeyond the technical instructions, the book explores the aesthetic principles that govern effective titling, ensuring that the visual presentation of a film’s opening sequence correctly complements its tone and content. From the use of basic titling boards to more complex animation techniques, the guide serves as a foundational text for those interested in the history of pre-digital film production. For collectors of instructional vintage literature and cinematography enthusiasts, this Focal Press manual is a concise and authoritative look into the craftsmanship that once defined independent filmmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48826083770587,"sku":"2026770000876-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/edbf5630-7266-4067-abff-ae34677173c5.png?v=1780312313","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000876-secondhand-the-focalguide-to-movie-titling","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}