Optics and Focus for Camera Assistants Art, Science and Zen
Fritz
Lynn Hershey
Freelance camera assistant
- Explains both the art and the science of advanced camera assisting.
- Includes diagnostic optics for use in the field.
- Discusses fundamental and advanced distance estimating and focus techniques.
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Once camera assistants have learned and
practiced the rules of their job, they can then begin to explore and test their limits.
Stressing theory as well as hands-on experience, Optics and Focus for Camera Assistants
melds technical knowledge and skills with technique and attitude to provide key
information on one of the most vital parts of a camera assistant's job: focus. Assistants
will learn how to make themselves invaluable on the set by being able to apply theoretical
approaches to problem solving, allowing them to extrapolate from theory to any practical
situation, as opposed to following cook-book style solutions. The book also stresses
enhanced techniques for greater speed and precision in routine equipment-handling
procedures. |
In addition to covering such important topics as diagnostic optics for use in the
field, fundamental and advanced estimating and focus techniques, and depth of field,
Optics and Focus for Camera Assistants also offers essential information on how best to be
mentally and physically prepared for the job.
Fritz Hershey has been a freelance camera assistant for more than 15 years, working
principally on commercials. His feature film credits include Year of the Dragon.
Introduction * The Lens * Focus * On the Road * Infinity Bag * Wrap Up
Readership: Camera Assistants, Cameramen, Operators, D.P.s, Directors,
Producers, Universities with film programs
ISBN: 0240802004 Paperback
Color plates: Line Illustrations: 54
Halftones:
Measurements: 10 x 7 In.
Pages: 312
Publication Date: Friday, August 09, 1996
Price: $57.95
