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

by Ascher, Steven; Pincus, Edward

• ISBN13: 9780452279575
• ISBN10: 0452279577
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-01
• Publisher: Plume

Summary

"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.

Author Biography

Edward Pincus has taught film courses at both Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Introduction to Film and Video Systems	1	(44)
The Film Camera	45	(31)
The Lens	76	(35)
The Film Image	111	(40)
Color and Filters	151	(17)
The Video Camcorder	168	(20)
The Video Image	188	(20)
Shooting	208	(37)
Sound Recording Systems	245	(29)
Sound Recording Techniques	274	(30)
Lighting	304	(42)
Picture and Dialogue Editing	346	(15)
Editing Film	361	(37)
Editing Video	398	(48)
Sound Editing	446	(26)
The Film Laboratory	472	(38)
Film-Video Transfers	510	(24)
Producing and Distributing the Movie	534	(33)
Appendix A. Adjusting a Video Monitor	567	(4)
Appendix B. Depth of Field Tables	571	(4)
Appendix C. Hyperfocal Distance Table	575	(2)
Appendix D. Lens Angle/Focal Length Tables	577	(2)
Appendix E. A Comparison of Running Times and Formats of 8mm, Super 8, 16mm and 35mm Motion Picture Films	579	(4)
Appendix F. A Technique for Synchronizing the Rushes	583	(2)
Appendix G. Splitting 16mm and 35mm Mag Tracks Prior to the Mix	585	(2)
Appendix H. Cement Splicing	587	(4)
Appendix I. Conforming Film Original	591	(2)
Bibliography	593	(6)
Index	599