{"product_id":"basic-cinematography-by-kurt-lancaster-9780815396444","title":"Basic Cinematography","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cinematographer must translate the ideas and emotions contained in a script into something that can be physically seen and felt onscreen, helping the director to fulfil the vision of the film. The shots may look good, but they will not serve the story until the composition, lenses, and lighting express, enhance, and reveal the underlying emotions and subtext of the story. By making physical the ideas and emotions of the story, the cinematographer supports blocking as a visual form of the story through these tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRather than delve into technical training, \u003cem\u003eBasic Cinematography\u003c\/em\u003e helps to train the eye and heart of cinematographers as visual storytellers, providing them with a strong foundation for their work, so they’re ready with creative ideas and choices on set in order to make compelling images that support the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes tools, tables, and worksheets to enhance students and experienced filmmakers with strong visual storytelling possibilities, including features such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDramatic script analysis that will help unlock blocking, composition, and lighting ideas that reveal the visual story\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTen tools of composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePsychological impact of lenses, shot sizes, and camera movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSix elements of lighting for visual storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat to look for beneath the \"hood\" of cameras, including using camera log, RAW, and LUTs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDramatic analysis chart and scene composition chart to help plan your shoots\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCase studies from visually cinematic shows and documentaries such as Netflix’s \u003cem\u003eGodless\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJessica Jones\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Crown\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eChef’s Table\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as examples from classroom exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures insights from the DP of \u003cem\u003eJessica Jones\u003c\/em\u003e, Manuel Billeter, and the DP of \u003cem\u003eChef’s Table\u003c\/em\u003e, Adam Bricker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605112733932,"sku":"9780815396444","price":388.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780815396444-basic-cinematography.jpg?v=1778123366","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/basic-cinematography-by-kurt-lancaster-9780815396444","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}