| Description |
xxii, 577 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
From idea to cinematic stories -- The screenplay -- The visual language and aesthetics of cinema -- Organizing cinematic time and space -- From screenplay to visual plan -- Preparing for production -- The cast and crew -- The film system -- The digital video system -- The lens -- Camera support -- Basics of exposure -- Basic lighting for film and DV -- Lighting and exposure : beyond the basics -- Sound for production -- Location sound techniques -- On-set procedures -- Set etiquette and production safety -- Postproduction overview and workflow -- The process of digital editing -- The art and technique of editing -- The sound design in film -- Cutting sound and working with multiple tracks -- Finishing, mastering, and distribution |
| Summary |
Ch. 1. From idea to cinematic stories -- Ch. 2. The screenplay -- Ch. 3. The visual language and aesthetics of cinema -- Ch. 4. Organizing cinematic time and space -- Ch. 5. From screenplay to visual plan -- Ch. 6. Preparing for production -- Ch. 7. The cast and crew -- Ch. 8. The film system -- Ch. 9. The digital video system -- Ch. 10. The lens -- Ch. 11. Camera support -- Ch. 12. Basics of exposure -- Ch. 13. Basic lighting for film and DV -- Ch. 14. Lighting and exposure : beyond the basics -- Ch. 15. Sound for production -- Ch. 16. Production sound tools -- Ch. 17. Sound recording technique -- Ch. 18. On set! -- Ch. 19. Postproduction overview and workflow -- Ch. 20. Principles and process of digital editing -- Ch. 21. The art and technique of editing -- Ch. 22. The sound design in film -- Ch. 23. Cutting sound and working with multiple tracks -- Ch. 24. Finishing, mastering, and distribution -- App. 1. Production format workflow table -- App. 2. Common filters for black-and-white cinematography -- App. 3. How to calibrate a field monitor to NTSC color bars -- App. 4-1. Scheduling, budgeting, and production forms -- App. 4-2. Short film budget form -- App. 4-3. Script breakdown form -- App. 4-4. Storyboards 1 -- App. 4-5. Storyboards 2 -- App. 4-6. Production call sheet form -- App. 4-7. Sound report form -- App. 4-8. Camera report form -- App. 5-1. Talent release form -- App. 5-2. Location contract form -- App. 6. 16mm film camera depth of field tables |
| Notes |
Previous ed. published: 2007 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 529-539), filmography (pages 541-557) and index |
| Subject |
Digital video.
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Motion pictures -- Production and direction.
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| LC no. |
2011284527 |
| ISBN |
0240811585 |
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9780240811581 |
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