The Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition

Description: The Filmmaker's Eye by Gustavo Mercado This fully revised and updated edition of the classic book on cinematic composition provides readers with the necessary skills and technical know-how to create polished and narratively eloquent images, using a unique approach that combines an analytical, technical, and aesthetic understanding of the essential visual grammar of the shot. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This fully revised and updated edition of the classic book on cinematic composition provides readers with the necessary skills and technical know-how to create polished and narratively eloquent images, using a unique approach that combines an analytical, technical, and aesthetic understanding of the essential visual grammar of the shot.Containing well over a hundred full-color case studies, this second edition was expanded to include brand-new shot types, and was completely updated to reflect developments in filmmaking technology and practices, including the DSLR revolution, the advent of mirrorless and compact cinema cameras, improvements in CMOS sensor performance, the introduction of 4K and higher video resolutions, and drone cinematography.The Filmmakers Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition 2nd edition is essential reading for anyone with an interest in motion media and cinematic storytelling, including independent filmmakers, directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, as well as those studying filmmaking, media aesthetics, and film studies. Author Biography Gustavo Mercado is an award-winning independent filmmaker with well over a decade of experience as a writer, director, and cinematographer of narrative films. The first edition of The Filmmakers Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition, was translated into French, Spanish, Chinese, Polish, Turkish, Portuguese, Japanese, and Korean, and is being used by film programs at colleges and universities worldwide. His second title in the Filmmakers Eye film book series, The Language of the Lens: The Power of Lenses and The Expressive Cinematic Image was translated into Turkish, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Ukranian. He teaches cinematography, editing, screenwriting, and film production at Hunter Colleges Film & Media Studies Department in New York City. Table of Contents acknowledgments; preface to the second edition; introduction; finding the frame; image systems; rules of cinematic composition & technical concepts; SIZES; extreme closeup; closeup; medium closeup; medium shot; medium long shot; long shot; extreme long shot; CONVENTIONS; over the shoulder shot; establishing shot; subjective shot; two shot; group shot; splitscreen shot; canted shot; overhead shot; inverted shot; emblematic shot; abstract shot; macro shot; zoom shot; DYNAMICS; pan shot; tilt shot; dolly shot; dolly zoom shot; tracking shot; Steadicam® shot*; crane shot; aerial shot; sequence shot; filmography; image credits; index Review "Mercados book is a great resource for aspiring cinematographers. Using a brilliant selection of images, both classic and contemporary, he eloquently analyzes the conception and execution of a shot. Most important, he manages to explain how to achieve an aesthetically beautiful image, while giving equal weight to the powerful role of cinematography in portraying the characters and telling the story." Florian Ballhaus, ASC, cinematographer of Flightplan, The Devil Wears Prada, and The Divergent Series: Insurgent"Gustavos book explores and details the techniques available with excellent examples of what works, why it works and how one can break with conventions for specific effect. A great resource for all, from students of the filmmaking craft through to seasoned practitioners intersted in contemplating their own instincts and why they do things the way they do."Denson Baker, ACS, NZCS, cinematographer of The Dark Horse, Ophelia and The Luminaries Long Description Loaded with hundreds of full-color examples, this focused, easy-to-reference guide shows you how to become an eloquent visual storyteller through effective and expressive choices for each and every shot in your film. The second edition of Filmmakers Eye helps you gain a deeper understanding of the role each shot plays in the larger narrative scheme of your film, and the technical requirements necessary to achieve powerful and memorable images. After a short introduction to principles, an extensive array of shot types are deconstructed in the following format: * Why It Works: An introduction to the time-honored and tested traditional use of particular shot types. * How It Works: Callouts point out exactly how shots work the way the do, revealing the visual rules, technical aspects, and cinematic techniques in action. * Technical Considerations: The equipment, techniques, and technical variables to consider to get the shot you want. * Breaking the Rules: Examples where the "rules" are brilliantly subverted for maximum expressive and stylistic impact. The 2nd edition has been updated with new movie examples of various shots featured, a new chapter on The Overhead Shot, expanded sections on aspect ratios, rule of thirds, shooting formats, and more. Details ISBN1138780316 ISBN-10 1138780316 ISBN-13 9781138780316 Format Paperback Edition 2nd Subtitle Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780240812175 Author Gustavo Mercado Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Birth 1945 DEWEY 791.4301 Imprint CRC Press Short Title The Filmmakers Eye Language English Illustrations 376 Halftones, color; 376 Illustrations, color Year 2022 Pages 244 AU Release Date 2022-06-02 NZ Release Date 2022-06-02 Publication Date 2022-06-02 UK Release Date 2022-06-02 Edition Description 2nd edition Alternative 9780367898397 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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