The Filmmaker's eye : learning (and breaking) the rules of cinematic composition

Author

• Mercado, Gustavo

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

Burlington: Focal Press, 2010

Language

English

ISBN

9780240812175

Series

Subject(s)

• CINEMATOGRAPHY
• MOTION PICTURE-AESTHETICS

Notes

. . Index: p. 183-192

Abstract

This is the only book that combines conceptual and practical instruction on creating polished and eloquent images for film and video with the technical know-how to achieve them.
Loaded with hundreds of full-color examples, The Filmmaker's Eye is a focused, easy-to-reference guide that shows you how to become a strong visual storyteller through smart, effective choices for your shots.
After a short introduction to basic principles, a variety of shots are deconstructed in the following format:
• Why It Works: an introduction to a particular type of shot
• How It Works: callouts point out exactly how the shot works the way it does--the visual rules and technical aspects in action
• Technical Considerations: the equipment and techniques needed to get the shot.
• Breaking the Rules: examples where the "rules" are brilliant subverted
This book:
• Helps you make smart visual choices with this quick, focused, and visual guide to cinematic composition.
• Shows you how to master the rules, then break them.
• Includes examples and discussions from a range of international films.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

xvi, 192 p.

Dimension

23 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

Finding the frame --
Principles of composition and technical concepts --
Image system --
Extreme close up --
Close up --
Medium close up --
Medium shot --
Medium long shot --
Long shot --
Extreme long shot --
Over the shoulder shot --
Establishing shot --
Subjective shot --
Two shot --
Group shot --
Canted shot --
Emblematic shot --
Abstract shot --
Macro shot --
Zoom shot --
Pan shot --
Tilt shot --
Dolly shot --
Dolly zoom shot --
Tracking shot --
Steadicam shot --
Crane shot --
Sequence shot --
Filmography.

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