Adam Jones Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 i have to write a 2000 word essay on cinematography for my degree portfolio and i am a bit lost with it. I have free reign to write about whatever aspect i like, could be a specific DP or a certain style, as long as it demonstrates my understanding of the art form. It does have to be an academic essay, research based but also about my understanding. Im just looking for ideas at the moment. I need something i can get 2000 words out of without babbling. Any ideas or any interesting articles or sources on absolutely anything to do with the art of cinematography will be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted April 21, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted April 21, 2009 The Digital Revolution and its Impact on the Craft and Art of Cinematography. Finding a Place for a DP in an increasingly Technocentric World The Advance of Art: Cinematography in the 20th Century. Vietnam and the Art of Cinematography The Use of Color The Use of Lenses The Use of Camera Motion Case Study: History and work of a Cinematographer through their career those are just a few top of my head ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Jones Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Some good ones, thanks! I originally thought about doing a case study but i think i would rather do something about the advancement of the art, possibly a merging of the first three of those suggestions. I don't want to have to force words out, id rather have more to say and compact it than try and squeeze enough out of one topic but i think the advancement of cinematography through digital technology, new techniques and changing audience preferences is probably an avenue i can happily take. I need to work on the specifics to see if i can find enough credible sources to continue on any ideas. Thanks for the great suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Adrian Sierkowski Posted April 21, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted April 21, 2009 American Cinematographer will be your best friend! As well as perhaps IMDB for rough ideas on what films were shot on what. Also, your college should have access to academic journal databases. If memory serves, there are a few archived in the JSTOR system and Academic Search Premier; but it's been awhile since I've accessed any of those. You're lucky, in a few ways, if you can get into the whole range of American Cinematographer issues as then you can directly quote DPs if a film you wish to speak of was covered. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiralshah Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 check out for Whistling Woods International .. here is the link .. go for student work and also you can approach the counselor, they might help you out with an essay ... here is the link : http://tr.im/j34x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikel Guillen Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Get "Notes on Cinematography" By the master, robert bresson... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Vogt Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hey, I work in a library and I have access to Proquest, EBSCO Host, and Academic Search Premiere, along with many other databases so if you need an article just PM me the title and journal and I'll email it to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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