New Cinematographers

by Alex Ballinger

A cinematographer's skill can make or break a film's overall look, and yet cinematographers are legendarily reticent to discuss their craft.New Cinematographers meets this challenge, featuring the the work of six major, young, contemporary cinematographers whose vision defines the way films look today. Extended studies of each cinemotagrapher's work -- fully illustrated with stills, lighting charts and storyboards -- help show the how each translates their aesthetic vision into the actual filmed work. The book includes a detailed resource section, an annotated bibliography and detailed technical glossary.

Genres: Film, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published October 12, 2004

Reviews

[Suridh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an inspiring book for me in a previous life. I’ll always love the work of Darius Khondji — just learning more about painting with light, framing, mood. Top book. Top references. Still hits.

[Mira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lance Acord good good.
Brilliant lighting information and even though no one seems to shoot on film anymore, the tricks of the trade and the trouble the cinematographer goes to in communication w art dept to get a visual effect/light is amazing.
This book is so helpful to someone like me who is slowly becoming obsessed with light. How they lit film about Francis Bacon was scary in ref to his paintings, using ugly filters. So much attention to detail its nauseating!!!

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

most excellent for both DPs and directors. all articles are written by the DP's, so its specific and honest.

[Booce · Rating 4 out of 5]

wonderful and nerdy

[Charles · Rating 4 out of 5]

For those who prefer to be behind the camera not in front of it.