new comers in cinematography

[Thilanga Jayamanne]

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

[drew_town]

Books are nice. There are lots of books. Libraries are full of books. Amazon has books, too.

[Tony Wilson]

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.)

[Chris Cooke]

American Cinematographer Magazine is the best magazine for filmmakers out there in my opinion.

[John Pytlak RIP]

American Cinematographer Magazine is the best magazine for filmmakers out there in my opinion.

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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

[Jonathan Spear]

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

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Books are nice. There are lots of books. Libraries are full of books. Amazon has books, too.

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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

[Jon Amerikaner]

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.

[Guest Relentless Filmaker]

I read a great book by Blain Brown. I recomend it

[Chris Keth]

Ask questions. I hear there's a great professional cinematography forum around. :D