Best Cinematography Books...

I went to Barnes and Noble looking for any book on film making and the only one they had in store was Digital Film Making For Teens. I am a grown ass man but that book really helped me understand the basics of everything. I still open it up and read it from time to time. I just got Katz book "...shot by shot" it is a great. tons of pictures and diagrams.
 
there are dozens of great beginner books - but once you have the basics nailed Bruce Block's "The Visual Story" will keep you thinkin for years
 
Reflections: Twenty-One Cinematographers At Work

Reflections: Twenty-One Cinematographers At Work

The link below is an excellent book " Reflections: Twenty-One Cinematographers At Work" that we have that is 50% off.

https://www.studentfilmmakers.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=17602&cat=0&page=6

examines the practice of cinematography for cinema lovers, students, and film professionals from the perspective of those artists who paint within the medium of light to dark. It is divided into seven sections: cinematography basics, the key light, portraits, day interiors, night interiors, lab techniques, and the designing sequences. Each section contains extraordinary material in the form of illustrations, diagrams, reproductions of frames and scholarship of twenty such "masters of light". And they are: Stephen Burum, ASC, Jordan Cronenweth, ASC, John Hora, ASC, Owen Roizman, ASC, Phillippe Rousselot, ASC,AFC, Michael Hugo, ASC, Stephen Goldblatt, ASC, Steven Poster, ASC, Frederick Elmes, ASC, Tony Pierce-Roberts, BSC, Vilmos Zsigmond,ASC, Haskell Wexler, ASC, Laszlo Kovacs, Yves Angelo, ASC, Jack Green, ASC, Denis Lenoir, ASC, AFC, Raoul Coutard, AFC, Allen Daviau, ASC, Darius Khondji, ASC,AFC and Vittorio Storaro, ASC, AIC.
 
Woah, awesome deal on that book, kimwelch. I've been meaning to pick that up for a while, but didn't want to spring for the full price. I'm totally ordering it now. Thanks for the heads up.
 
Another good read - Film Lighting by Kris Malkiewicz. Great interviews with cinematographers on basic and advanced lighting techniques both on location and in the studio.


Jason
 
I have quite a few Books on Cinematography, among other items, for sale.
The books are very cheap, but on the tutorials and some other items I am willing to lower the price.

www.superbshots.com
 
I'm actually surprised no one has mentioned New Cinematographers, interviews with six modern cinematographers edited by Alexander Ballinger. I love this book. Each cinematographer breaks down films they have worked on, including storyboards, notes, lighting diagrams, ideas, and their little tricks. While the cinematographers do get technical, it is mostly focused on their creative approach to each film. I've found it incredibly inspiring and educational, a lot more so than technical manuals.

Link: http://www.amazon.com/New-Cinematographers-Alex-Ballinger/dp/1856693341
 
ross lowell - matters of light and depth

ross lowell - matters of light and depth

AwakenedFilms said:
Here are a few of my favorites (in no order, just looking through my book shelf) - j

American Cinematographer Video Manual - ASC

Film Directing Shot by Shot - steven katz

Professional Cinematography - Charles Clarke

A director's method to film and Television - Ron Richards

MAtters of LIght and Depth - Ross Lowell

Reflections - Benjamin Bergery

ASC magazine!
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Anyone know why some copies of the the ross lowell book are selling for what seems to be a ridiculously high price (over $100 and close to $200) even for used copies? am i missing something?
 
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Anyone know why some copies of the the ross lowell book are selling for what seems to be a ridiculously high price (over $100 and close to $200) even for used copies? am i missing something?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/1879174030/ref=tmm_pap_used_olp_0?ie=UTF8&condition=used


I don't know. It is strange for sure. Those prices are for the 1992 book. It's the one I have. Even though written in 92, mine was printed in 2006.

The expensive ones seem to be written in 1999... and I have no idea what makes them different. The picture of the book on Amazon is IDENTICAL to my edition and cover.

I love the book I have, so I'd say just spring for the $44-$50 ones.
 
Just finished Reflections for the first time, and although many of the concepts I had already been very aware of, the personal insight is a must. Many of those guys were saying things that I often felt as if they were reading my mind! It spoke very true to my beliefs and was certainly worth EVERY penny. I'm not sure I've ever thought a book has done such a great job for all levels of readers.
 
@ ryan,

yeah i noticed that too, the 1999 editions are much more expensive. it makes me wonder if there is some mystical information in that edition that isn't in the earlier edition. haha...probably not!

i read reflections and agree with you. the technical info about how the cinematographers set up their lighting along with their insights about their profession is invaluable info.
 
most useful information about best books on camera work for beginners and as well as professionals at one place. thank you all seniors. any way i am going to buy any of two books available from above list in my city soon.
 
Daniel Arjon, "Grammaire du langage Filmé," éditions Dujarric. (English language version GRAMMAR OF FILM LANGUAGE, Communication Arts Books, 1976)
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It means you can cut from camera 1 to camera 2 while actor is moving - as long as both cameras are on the same side of the line.
 
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American Cinematographer magazine is great.

You can learn up to date cinematography methods.

They always share a trick or two in each article along with their struggles and successes on the project. I always learn something new.

Also after reading the article you can see the movie they were shooting and learn from what they mentioned in the magazine.
 
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