The Profession of Cinematographer. Secret Techniques of Hollywood

«THIS BOOK SHOULD BE BANNED! It is truly full of great tricks and techniques that professional directors zealously keep secret. Why should they be revealed to everyone for just a few dollars?» — John Badham, director of the series «Constantine»,... «Arrow» and «Heroes» Updated edition of the legendary book by Christopher Kenworthy Master Shots. Building a shot, thinking through the composition down to the details, picking the best angle and plan — all this is a real art that every operator must master. It is not enough to just turn on the camera; you need to know where and how to direct it. This is a reference book for both beginners and professionals that will help you immerse yourself in the art of cinematography and find unconventional artistic techniques for film shooting. It contains methods that will help you create complex and original shots on any budget. • What is important when shooting a dialogue? • What angle creates tension? • Where to start shooting a chase? • How to add eroticism to a love scene? • What will add drama to a scene? Detailed storyboards of cult films will help you understand how popular cinematography techniques work. When time and budget are running out, the methods described in this book will help save your film and make every shot worthy of high-budget Hollywood blockbusters. This guide has been translated into several languages and is used as a practical manual in specialized universities in different countries. The book can be read from cover to cover, or you can refer to it only for the necessary topics. Whichever path you choose, this magnificent publication will be your advisor and inspiration throughout your career. Christopher Kenworthy — writer, film director, and producer with many years of experience. He has worked on music videos, visual effects training manuals, and commercial projects. His first book, released in Russia, is titled «How Blockbusters by Tarantino, Scorsese, Spielberg are Made. Tools and Storyboards of Their Works l