Basic cinematography : a creative guide to visual storytelling /

The cinematographer must translate the ideas and emotions contained in a script into something that can be physically seen and felt onscreen, helping the director to fulfil the vision of the film. The shots may look good, but they will not serve the story until the composition, lenses and lighting e...

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Main Author: Lancaster, Kurt, 1967- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Routledge, 2019.
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Summary:The cinematographer must translate the ideas and emotions contained in a script into something that can be physically seen and felt onscreen, helping the director to fulfil the vision of the film. The shots may look good, but they will not serve the story until the composition, lenses and lighting express, enhance and reveal the underlying emotions and subtext of the story. By making physical the ideas and emotions of the story, the cinematographer supports blocking as a visual form of the story through these tools. Rather than delve into technical training, Basic Cinematography helps to train the eye and heart of cinematographers as visual storytellers, providing them with a strong foundation for their work, so that they're ready with creative ideas and choices on set in order to make compelling images that support the story. The book includes tools, tables and worksheets on how to enhance students and experienced filmmakers with strong visual storytelling possibilities.
Physical Description:xxv, 280 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780815396444
0815396449
9780815396451
0815396457