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The Professional Cameraman's Handbook

by Verne Carlson

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ISBN13: 9780240800806
ISBN10: 024080080x
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Publisher Comments:

This new edition of an all-time best-seller is completely revised and updated and details the components and step-by-step use of over forty of the most widely used film cameras. Significant new topics include time code and time code slates, video assist, and the Steadicam film stabilizing system. Among a few of the new camera systems are the Aaton 16mm; Arriflex 535, 35-3, 35-BL3 and -BL4, and 16BL; Fries 35R3; and the all new Panavision Panaflex 35mm and 16mm. The book teaches basic film camera procedures and troubleshooting techniques. It also looks at all the components, accessories (including lenses), and support systems. Details the step-by-step use of most film cameras. Updated to cover the newest cameras. Describes both the technique and equipment necessary to be an efficient cameraman.

Book News Annotation:

A handbook on professional motion picture cameras. The first section addresses the basic functions, methods, and procedures common to most movie cameras. The second section discusses the mechanical idiosyncrasies of 40 widely used production camera models and related equipment.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

-- Details the step-by-step use of most film cameras
-- Updated to cover the newest cameras
-- Describes both the technique and equipment necessary to be an efficient cameraman.

Synopsis:

Details the components and step-by-step use of over 40 of the most widely used film cameras. This updated book covers basic film camera procedures, system components, and camera accessories, including lenses and support systems. It is a resource for film production professionals.
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Table of Contents

Manufacturers and US agents of cameras and related equipment; The cameraman's duties and responsibilities; Loading room procedures; Camera reports; Introduction to equipment; Tripod heads and accessories; Arriflex cameras, magazines,

blimps and accessories; Eclair cameras, magazines and blimps; Image 300 35mm high speed camera and magazine; Todd AO APR-65mm camera and magazine.

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Product Details

ISBN:
9780240800806
Author:
Carlson, Verne
Author:
Carlson, Sylvia E.
Author:
Carlson, Carlson, SYLVIA E, VERNE
Publisher:
Focal Press
Location:
Boston :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Subject:
Film - Direction & Production
Subject:
Film - Cinematography
Subject:
Cinematography
Subject:
Motion picture cameras
Subject:
Cinematography -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Subject:
Film & Video - Direction & Production
Subject:
Film & Video - Cinematography
Edition Number:
4
Series Volume:
v.15-16
Publication Date:
December 1993
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
576
Dimensions:
8.5 x 5.51 in.
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