Thilanga Jayamanne Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 i am new to this stuf but i am very interested on it. i want to lern this from begining. so i need all the help as much as i can get. from reading materials , guidence, vidios examples every thing that will help me to learn mostly i need to know from where should i bigin from. TNX for every thing tila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member drew_town Posted April 22, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted April 22, 2005 Books are nice. There are lots of books. Libraries are full of books. Amazon has books, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wilson Posted May 1, 2005 Share Posted May 1, 2005 (edited) This is a good book to start with 'the 16mm camera book' http://www.amazon.com/ and feel free to e-mail me or call me if you have any techno; question you friend Tony (L.A) Edited May 1, 2005 by Tony (L.A.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Cooke Posted May 2, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted May 2, 2005 American Cinematographer Magazine is the best magazine for filmmakers out there in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Pytlak RIP Posted May 2, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted May 2, 2005 American Cinematographer Magazine is the best magazine for filmmakers out there in my opinion. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Best to subscribe to the print version of American Cinematographer, but selected articles are available on-line: http://www.theasc.com http://www.theasc.com/magazine/index.htm http://www.theasc.com/cgibin/store/acsstor...y=Subscriptions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Spear Posted May 2, 2005 Share Posted May 2, 2005 Hey Tila, - Books: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/search-h...-3113762-961342 - American Cinematographer magazine is helpful, but maybe a basic understanding of film exposure, lighting and color theory would be a better place to start. - watch your favorite DVD's over and over again. 'special features' sections sometimes deal with cinematography. - if you can afford to at the moment, buy a 35mm SLR and practice exposure, lighting technique and filtration. - read as many posts on this website as you can. check the archives out. if you visit frequently, you'll learn a lot. there are many working professionals who contribute to these boards. Good luck! -Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not valid Posted May 5, 2005 Share Posted May 5, 2005 (edited) Books are nice. There are lots of books. Libraries are full of books. Amazon has books, too. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LOL :D I started off by joining a film school. Check online to see if their is any film schools in you area. I strongly strongly strongly recomend the five C's of Cinematography by Joeseph V Mascelli. This book was written in the 20's (I THINK) but it is just as relevant today. It will teach you about the language and techniques used in film from the begining. Easy to understand but at the same time it is quite complex. Check it out it is highly recomended. Its available on amazon.com Edited May 5, 2005 by Jake I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Amerikaner Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Coming here is a good start. Still photography is a great way to learn the fundamentals. American Cinematographer is second to none. DVDs with DP commentaries are also great. Film books work, especially those with DP interviews, biographies, and memiors. And of course film school is a great way to learn, network, and gain experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Relentless Filmaker Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I read a great book by Blain Brown. I recomend it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Chris Keth Posted May 26, 2005 Premium Member Share Posted May 26, 2005 Ask questions. I hear there's a great professional cinematography forum around. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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