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I have not read the current edition, but read the first when it published in 1989. At that time, Shook was beginning a long tenure as faculty member at the NPPA’s annual News Video Workshop. Much of the knowledge shared in the Workshop was adapted for this textbook and quite effectively. It is still a relevant resource for beginners and packed with tips that can help professionals “brush up” on their basic skills. Apparently, Shook has produced the latest edition with two accomplished professionals who have also taught at the Workshop: talented longtime NBC (now PBS) reporter John Larson and award-winning network newsmagazine photographer John DeTarsio. While the book is quite expensive, the combined knowledge, experience and expertise it has to offer is worth consideration.
This was one of the key textbooks I read when I was in film school. It was first published in 1965, but still in print because it is so relevant. The Five Cs are camera angles, cutting, composition, close-ups and continuity. They are the grammar of visual storytelling starting back in the era of black-and-white film through videotape to today’s digital imagery. Mascelli explains how each”C” functions in achieving effective moving imagery. His observations do include rules on what is and is not acceptable. But if read and the concepts judiciously applied to filming assignments, this book will help aspiring filmmakers and TV and internet videojournalists figure out on their own when and why rules can be broken..
Author Rich Underwood worked as a staff photographer for KUSA-TV in Denver, a station widely respected for setting and maintaining a high standard for TV news photography. His book is the ultimate insider's view into the experience, wisdom. creativity and expertise of 19 men and women who make their living in TV News from local to network to broadband. All aspects of news coverage are explored,from breaking news to going live, from filming from helicopters to using hidden cameras and from one person bands to documentary production. But there is more including practical know-how on lighting, lenses, microphones and cameras plus advice and insight into living the commitment to visual storytelling. The book itself is a visual treat with hundreds of photos, useful diagrams and creative use of typeface. Regretably, there is no accompanying DVD of stories by the photographers featured. Otherwise, this book is indispensible.
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Television Field Production and Reporting by Fred Shook
Bill Goetz, September 20, 2011
I have not read the current edition, but read the first when it published in 1989. At that time, Shook was beginning a long tenure as faculty member at the NPPA’s annual News Video Workshop. Much of the knowledge shared in the Workshop was adapted for this textbook and quite effectively. It is still a relevant resource for beginners and packed with tips that can help professionals “brush up” on their basic skills. Apparently, Shook has produced the latest edition with two accomplished professionals who have also taught at the Workshop: talented longtime NBC (now PBS) reporter John Larson and award-winning network newsmagazine photographer John DeTarsio. While the book is quite expensive, the combined knowledge, experience and expertise it has to offer is worth consideration.The Five C's of Cinematography: Motion Picture Filming Techniques by Joseph V. Mascelli
Bill Goetz, September 4, 2011
This was one of the key textbooks I read when I was in film school. It was first published in 1965, but still in print because it is so relevant. The Five Cs are camera angles, cutting, composition, close-ups and continuity. They are the grammar of visual storytelling starting back in the era of black-and-white film through videotape to today’s digital imagery. Mascelli explains how each”C” functions in achieving effective moving imagery. His observations do include rules on what is and is not acceptable. But if read and the concepts judiciously applied to filming assignments, this book will help aspiring filmmakers and TV and internet videojournalists figure out on their own when and why rules can be broken..Roll! Shooting TV News: Views from Behind the Lens by Rich Underwood
Bill Goetz, September 1, 2011
Author Rich Underwood worked as a staff photographer for KUSA-TV in Denver, a station widely respected for setting and maintaining a high standard for TV news photography. His book is the ultimate insider's view into the experience, wisdom. creativity and expertise of 19 men and women who make their living in TV News from local to network to broadband. All aspects of news coverage are explored,from breaking news to going live, from filming from helicopters to using hidden cameras and from one person bands to documentary production. But there is more including practical know-how on lighting, lenses, microphones and cameras plus advice and insight into living the commitment to visual storytelling. The book itself is a visual treat with hundreds of photos, useful diagrams and creative use of typeface. Regretably, there is no accompanying DVD of stories by the photographers featured. Otherwise, this book is indispensible.