cinematography

"Every great filmmaker has role models and films which inspired him or her to greater and greater heights. Here, for the first time, is a guide that takes you into the inner workings of classic scenes, revealing the aspects that make them great and the reasons they have served as inspirations. An invaluable resource for screenwriter, cinematographer, actor, director, and editor, Richard Pepperman's book uses examples from six decades of international films to illustrate what happens when story, character, dialogue, text, subtext, and set-ups come together to create cinematic magic. With more than 400 selected movie frames in a wide-screen format, this book can help you emulate the masters and achieve your dreams."--BOOK JACKET.

A brief overview of special effects in cinematography that discusses animatronics, computer-generated characters, make-up techniques, scale models, and other related topics.

This book explains how to produce a machinima and how to approach machinima as a possible career with tips on defining objectives and setting goals.

A photographic chronicle of the second decade of Industrial Light & Magic, the company responsible for creating the special visual effects of movies such as "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" "Terminator 2," and "Jurassic Park," providing a behind-the-camera look at the technology and artistry that translates into movie magic.

An introductory guide for cinematographers and film makers that focuses on camera set ups, featuring examples from more than three hundred feature films, and examines one hundred and fifty filmmaking techniques, which includes the "Swiss Army Knife, " and others.

On cover: A guide to the art, technology, language, and appreciation of film. Analyzes the elements of the production process separately, then brings them together to show how a film's impact is created.