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Philip Younger · February 25th, 2009, 04:33 AM

Can anyone recommend a good book on videography?

A book that gives good technical information and explanation, that explains all the terms and what they mean / do what the implications are of doing 'X' or using 'Y' etc...

A videographers companion if you like that can take your from start to finish and especially if it relates directly to the A1/G1

Daniel Caruso · February 25th, 2009, 07:10 AM

hello philip, this book helped me a lot when i was starting with all of the various lingo and explanations. super thick jammed with up to date knowledge on film. some stuff does not go too indepth, but gves you a great understanding on the subject.

Amazon.com: The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age: Steven Ascher, Edward Pincus: Books

dan

Daniel Browning · February 25th, 2009, 10:29 AM

I really enjoyed "Cinematography", 3rd Ed, by David Mullen et al.

Garrett Low · February 25th, 2009, 07:06 PM

I would second Daniel Caruso's recommendation. It is an excellent book that covers a great deal of filmmaking subjects and the latest edition has a lot of info on HD video.

Garrett

Philip Younger · February 26th, 2009, 05:59 AM

Thanks guys I'll look into the recommendations.
There are so many settings on the camera and things you can do in post, that and all the termination means that I feel the continual need to advance further and deeper into this 'art'.

Daniel Caruso · February 26th, 2009, 07:28 PM

so true philip. the learning is endless in this subject. however i have found myself so twisted sometimes wanting to learn so much at once, that i ruin myself to even think of what i know. i often find myself picking apart tv shows and movies wondering and seeing if/how i can do that. and if not i really want to learn how. this book is great to give you the knowledge to go on your own to experiment. i have learnt most from just going out to shoot and try to manipulate my footage to how i want it to look from my idea. im not too sure what you are editing(hoping is finalcut =] haha) but the apple pro training series books are golden to learning post. i found it gave the needed stepping stool so i now can wonder around the program on my own. amazon has them for super cheap, if your on fcp(or anyting else for that matter), these books are also handy to understanding this so called 'art' =].

dan

Lou Bruno · February 27th, 2009, 07:22 AM

There is a a book that is almost like the BIBLE of Cinematography:

The 5 C's of Cinematography by Joseph V. Mascelli, A.S.C.

Chris Hurd · February 27th, 2009, 08:13 AM

Moved from Canon XH to Open DV.

February 25th, 2009, 04:33 AM	#1
Philip Younger Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 207	Book recommendations Can anyone recommend a good book on videography? A book that gives good technical information and explanation, that explains all the terms and what they mean / do what the implications are of doing 'X' or using 'Y' etc... A videographers companion if you like that can take your from start to finish and especially if it relates directly to the A1/G1

February 27th, 2009, 07:22 AM	#7
Lou Bruno Go Cycle Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 815	There is a a book that is almost like the BIBLE of Cinematography: The 5 C's of Cinematography by Joseph V. Mascelli, A.S.C. __________________ Lou Bruno

February 27th, 2009, 08:13 AM	#8
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Moved from Canon XH to Open DV. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

February 25th, 2009, 07:10 AM	#2
Daniel Caruso Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Newmarket, Ontario Posts: 90	hello philip, this book helped me a lot when i was starting with all of the various lingo and explanations. super thick jammed with up to date knowledge on film. some stuff does not go too indepth, but gves you a great understanding on the subject. Amazon.com: The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age: Steven Ascher, Edward Pincus: Books dan

February 25th, 2009, 10:29 AM	#3
Daniel Browning Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 949	I really enjoyed "Cinematography", 3rd Ed, by David Mullen et al.

February 25th, 2009, 07:06 PM	#4
Garrett Low Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Novato, CA Posts: 1,774	I would second Daniel Caruso's recommendation. It is an excellent book that covers a great deal of filmmaking subjects and the latest edition has a lot of info on HD video. Garrett

February 26th, 2009, 05:59 AM	#5
Philip Younger Major Player Join Date: May 2008 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 207	Thanks guys I'll look into the recommendations. There are so many settings on the camera and things you can do in post, that and all the termination means that I feel the continual need to advance further and deeper into this 'art'.

February 26th, 2009, 07:28 PM	#6
Daniel Caruso Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Newmarket, Ontario Posts: 90	so true philip. the learning is endless in this subject. however i have found myself so twisted sometimes wanting to learn so much at once, that i ruin myself to even think of what i know. i often find myself picking apart tv shows and movies wondering and seeing if/how i can do that. and if not i really want to learn how. this book is great to give you the knowledge to go on your own to experiment. i have learnt most from just going out to shoot and try to manipulate my footage to how i want it to look from my idea. im not too sure what you are editing(hoping is finalcut =] haha) but the apple pro training series books are golden to learning post. i found it gave the needed stepping stool so i now can wonder around the program on my own. amazon has them for super cheap, if your on fcp(or anyting else for that matter), these books are also handy to understanding this so called 'art' =]. dan