Introduction

Digital cinematography is a relatively new craft. While much may be learnt from the film world there are many other factors for the digital cinematographer to understand. This book is an attempt to encapsulate all the basic technical and craft knowledge needed to become a fine digital cinematographer.

The book is divided into six parts: Digital Cinematography; The Director of Photography’s Craft; The Shoot; The Technology; High-definition Digital Cinematography; and The Sony DVW In-camera Menus. It is written in plain English with 125 illustrations. The layout of the chapters is designed to offer a book which can easily be read from beginning to end or, using the table of contents and the extensive index, the reader can find a particular ...

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