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The Filmmaker's Handbook A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age

by: Ascher, Steven; Pincus, Edward

ISBN: 9780452286788 | 0452286786

Edition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Publisher: PENGUIN
Pub. Date: 9/4/2007

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Summary Table of Contents Author Biography

"Widely acknowledged as the "bible" of film and video production, used in courses around the world, this indispensable guide to making movies is now updated for 2007/2008 with the latest advances in high definition formats. For students and teachers, professionals and novices, this clear and comprehensive handbook is the reliable reference for all aspects of moviemaking."--BOOK JACKET.

For the first time since its publication in 1984, "The Filmmaker's Handbook" --the classic volume highlighting the techniques and t... MOREechnologies needed for the creation and production of movies--has been completely revised and updated. Written by filmmakers for filmmakers, this essential text now includes the latest information on digital age filmmaking, where the shifting boundaries between film, video, and computer systems have introduced a wide range of methods and equipment every filmmaker must master to be competitive. This comprehensive reference guide addresses the techniques necessary to make feature, documentary, industrial, and experimental films while detailing the possibilities and limitations of various formats. New chapters spotlight video camera and video editing, essential information for modern film students and makers who focus on video production exclusively. "The Filmmaker's Handbook" is the perfect primer to guide novices and professionals alike into the twenty-first century of motion picture production.

The authoritative guide to funding, preparing, shooting, lighting, editing, finishing and distributing your film or video Widely acknowledged as the "bible " of film and video production and used in courses around the world, this indispensable guide to making movies is now updated with the latest advances in high- definition formats. For students and teachers, the professional and the novice filmmaker, this clear and comprehensive handbook remains the reliable reference to all aspects of moviemaking. bull; Techniques for making narrative, documentary, corporate, experimental and feature films. bull; Working with high-definition and standard-definition digital video formats, including DV, HD, and HDV. bull; Extensive coverage of video editing with the latest nonlinear editing systems. bull; Thorough grounding in lenses, lighting, sound recording, and sound editing. bull; The business aspects of financing and producing movies. Written by filmmakers for filmmakers, this book will give you the skills you need to take your dreams from script to screen.

The bible for filmmakers and videographers alike, this handbook highlights the techniques and technologies needed for the digital age. 143 photos.

2008 Edition The authoritative guide to funding, preparing, shooting, lighting, editing, finishing and distributing your film or video

Widely acknowledged as the "bible" of film and video production and used in courses around the world, this indispensable guide to making movies is now updated with the latest advances in high- definition formats. For students and teachers, the professional and the novice filmmaker, this clear and comprehensive handbook remains the reliable reference to all aspects of moviemaking.

Techniques for making narrative, documentary, corporate, experimental and feature films.
Working with high-definition and standard-definition digital video formats, including DV, HD, and HDV.
Extensive coverage of video editing with the latest nonlinear editing systems.
Thorough grounding in lenses, lighting, sound recording, and sound editing.
The business aspects of financing and producing movies

Written by filmmakers for filmmakers, this book will give you the skills you need to take your dreams from script to screen.

Introduction to video and film systems	p. 1
Before you begin production	p. 59
The video camcorder	p. 109
The lens	p. 141
The video image	p. 177
The film camera	p. 230
The film image	p. 254
Color and filters	p. 293
The shoot	p. 311
Sound recording systems	p. 368
Sound recording techniq... MOREues	p. 405
Lighting	p. 443
Picture and dialogue editing	p. 486
Editing video	p. 502
Editing film	p. 587
Sound editing and mixing	p. 625
The film laboratory	p. 658
Film and digital transfers	p. 696
Producing and distributing the movie	p. 726
Adjusting a video monitor
Data rates and storage needs for various digital formats
Depth of field tables
Hyperfocal distance tables
Lens angle/focal length tables
A comparison of running times and formats of 8mm, super 8, 16mm, and 35mm motion picture films
Synching film rushes
Splitting 16mm and 35mm mag tracks prior to the mix
Cement splicing
Conforming film original
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STEVEN ASCHER has taught filmmaking at Harvard and MIT. His awards include Sundance Grand Jury Prize, a George Foster Peabody Award, and the Prix Italia. He has been nominated for an Oscar.
EDWARD PINCUS founded the film section at MIT and later taught filmmaking at Harvard. His awards include a Guggenheim Fellowship, and he is the author of the widely used Guide to Filmmaking.

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