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The filmmaker's eye : learning (and breaking) the rules of cinematic composition
Author
Title
The filmmaker's eye : learning (and breaking) the rules of cinematic composition / Gustavo Mercado.
ISBN
9780240812175
0240812174
9780080959344
0080959342
9781136057335
1136057331
9781282769892
1282769898
Published
Amsterdam ; Boston : Focal Press/Elsevier, ©2011.
Physical Description
1 online resource (xvi, 192 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Local Notes
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Summary
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. This book has struck a chord worldwide and is being translated into several languages 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 * 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
Variant and related titles
O'Reilly Safari. OCLC KB.
Other formats
Print version: Mercado, Gustavo. Filmmaker's eye. Amsterdam ; Boston : Focal Press/Elsevier, ©2011
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
February 27, 2024
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
acknowledgments xi
introduction xiii
finding the frame 1
principles of composition and technique concepts 6
image system 21
extreme close up 29
close up 35
medium close up 41
medium shot 47
medium long shot 53
long shot 59
extreme long shot 65
over the shoulder shot 71
establshing shot 77
subjective shot 83
two shot 89
group shot 95
canted shot 101
emblematic shot 107
abstract shot 113
macro shot 119
zoom shot 125
pan shot 131
tilt shot 137
dolly shot 143
dolly zoom shot 149
tracking shot 155
Steadicam shot 161
crane shot 167
sequence shot 173
filmography 179
index 183.
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.
Subjects
Subjects (Medical)
Motion Pictures
Genre/Form
dissertations.
Academic theses
Academic theses.
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