Practical Cinematography
Paul
Wheeler
Paul Wheeler BSC FBKS was trained at the BBC rising to become a Senior Drama Film
Cameraman. He is a renowned cinematographer/director of photography and trainer, he has
been Head of Cinematography at National Film & Television School and still runs
courses on Digital Cinematography there. He has also been Head of Cinematography on the
Royal College of Arts MA course. He has been twice nominated by BAFTA for a Best
Cinematography award and also twice been the winner of the INDIE award for Best Digital
Cinematography. His previous books, “Practical Cinematography” and “Digital
cinematography”, are both published by the Focal Press.
- Comprehensive coverage of all essential theory and techniques
- Many clear diagrams to supplement theories
- Written by a respected cinematographer/trainer
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Practical Cinematography discusses the
principles of cinematography and the expertise which is unique to the Director of
Photography (DoP). It deals with all the basic theory such as colour temperature and
sensitometry, and all the practical things a DoP needs to know, from the make-up of the
crew to how to prepare an equipment list. |
The book is divided into six sections: The Unit; The Technology; The Cinematographer's
Craft; Operating; The DoP's Preparation; Future-proofing.
Its contents are arranged so that it may be dipped into for quick reference – perhaps
to answer a specific question or deal with practical problems relating to a shoot –
or read from cover to cover.
Film-making is an art, but, like so many art forms, there are basic underlying tools and
techniques and a body of theoretical knowledge that must be understood and mastered before
artistic expression can flourish. This book is intended to be of assistance to all
aspiring DoPs, whether you are just starting a career, or already have considerable
experience in the other grades.
Paul Wheeler has a wealth of practical expertise as a Cinematographer, combined with wide
experience as a highly respected trainer. After 25 years with the BBC, latterly as a
Senior Film Cameraman, he has had a flourishing career as a freelance Cinematographer
which has brought him many awards. Between his busy film-shooting schedule, Paul has stood
in twice as Head of Cinematography at the National Film and Television School and also
spent some time as Head of Cinematography at the Royal College of Art. He is a member of
the British Society of Cinematographers (BSC) and a Fellow of the British Cinematography,
Sound and Television Society (FBKS).
The camera crew; The motion picture camera; Lenses; Film stock; Basic sensitometry; The
laboratory; Exposure meters; Lighting ratios; Three point image control; Using the 18 per
cent gray card; Color temperature; Camera filters; Depth of field; Testing; Composition
and the rule of thirds; Lenses and perspective; Aspect ratios; Research; Preparing for a
shoot; Future proofing film for television using Super 16 mm
Readership: Students on film and media courses, novice filmmakers, directors and
producers.
ISBN: 0240515552 Paperback
Color plates: Line Illustrations: 100
Halftones:
Measurements:
Pages: 200
Publication Date: Monday, December 13, 1999
Price: $39.99
