Liam Howlett Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 I would like to start a thread that hopefully can stand as a guide in the future for anybody who loves and is interested in this craft as anyone who posts on this forum.Let's compile a list of books that are an imperative to read in order to grasp, or further understand some of the craft. And yes, please withdraw your comments that include anything that has "on-set experience is better than a book" or any variation of that phrase. It is common knowledge that "practice makes perfect" but I'd like to focus on reading material and theory here too.So I'll begin with the classic and most obvious one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Kaplin Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 Both of these books are great.Reflections: 21 Cinematographers at WorkOne of my favourite books. Has detailed lighting diagrams of lighting workshops, plus lots of personal anecdotes and tips and tricks from some of the best cinematographers.andPainting with LightGreat read, again, full of lots of tips and tricks.Available as a package from theasc.com for $75.theasc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemalettin Sert Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 if money is not problem for you try this one http://www.ascmag.com/store/product.php?productid=1240 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mei Lewis Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Why is that Storaro thing so expensive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trevor Swaim Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Why is that Storaro thing so expensive? Limited edition, signed by the man himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bowsky Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Limited edition, signed by the man himself. Yup. And generally speaking out of print in regular editions. If found they can be pretty spendy. Sort of like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Optics-Focus-Camera-Assistants-Science/dp/0240802004 Great for reading and for reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mei Lewis Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Limited edition, signed by the man himself. So they figured not many people would be interested in what he had to say, but those that were could/would be willing to get very spendy to hear it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karel Bata Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 That's ridiculous. Here's a good one: New Cinematographers Click on the image to take a peek ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Earl Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Odd, I remember there already being a recommended reading list for... Oh wait, here it is... http://www.cinematography.com/index.php?showtopic=4523 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Howlett Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 Odd, I remember there already being a recommended reading list for... Oh wait, here it is... http://www.cinematography.com/index.php?showtopic=4523 Shanksh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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