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Simon Plissi · November 17th, 2002, 11:43 AM

Cinematography : Image Making for Cinematographers, Directors and Videographers
by Blain Brown

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg.../-/0240805003/

Just picked this book up on Friday so my recommendation may be a bit premature but from what I've read so far I think I can recommend it.

The book covers many aspects of the cinematographic process from the basic principles of lens types and cinematic techniques to colour theory, shooting on DV/High Def and bleach bypass. So it covers quite a wide range of topics.

It's the kind of book I like. It covers the basics, which is always worth a read as one can usually find out something new, especially in this book as there are examples images from films, all the way to technical information.

Josh Bass · November 21st, 2002, 09:19 PM

Have you read "The Five C's of Cinematography?" I'd like something to supplement that. Is this a good choice?

Simon Plissi · November 24th, 2002, 10:27 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Josh Bass : Have you read "The Five C's of Cinematography?" I'd like something to supplement that. Is this a good choice? -->>>

I know of "The Five C's…" but have not read it. I've been dipping into the book I mentioned and have found it to be pretty good.

Sorry I can't suggest it as a supplement to "The Five C's…" but I don't think you'll be dissapionted if you were to pick up a copy.

November 17th, 2002, 11:43 AM	#1
Simon Plissi Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 105	Cinematography Theory & Practice Cinematography : Image Making for Cinematographers, Directors and Videographers by Blain Brown http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg.../-/0240805003/ Just picked this book up on Friday so my recommendation may be a bit premature but from what I've read so far I think I can recommend it. The book covers many aspects of the cinematographic process from the basic principles of lens types and cinematic techniques to colour theory, shooting on DV/High Def and bleach bypass. So it covers quite a wide range of topics. It's the kind of book I like. It covers the basics, which is always worth a read as one can usually find out something new, especially in this book as there are examples images from films, all the way to technical information.

November 21st, 2002, 09:19 PM	#2
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Have you read "The Five C's of Cinematography?" I'd like something to supplement that. Is this a good choice? __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

November 24th, 2002, 10:27 AM	#3
Simon Plissi Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 105	<<<-- Originally posted by Josh Bass : Have you read "The Five C's of Cinematography?" I'd like something to supplement that. Is this a good choice? -->>> I know of "The Five C's…" but have not read it. I've been dipping into the book I mentioned and have found it to be pretty good. Sorry I can't suggest it as a supplement to "The Five C's…" but I don't think you'll be dissapionted if you were to pick up a copy.