The five C’s is one of the most widely respected books on filmmaking ever published. With the aid of hundreds of photographs and diagrams it clearly and concisely presents the essential concepts and techniques of motion picture camera work and the allied areas of filmmaking with which they more...

"He's a Hyphenate" That's Hollywood lingo for a person who has done more than one job on a film. Director-Writer-Cameraman-Producer-Naturalist, and Oscar nominee, Jack Couffer falls into that rare niche of multitaskers who has done it all. He has made movies of many genres all over the world, but more...

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. more...

Film school can provide a good knowledge base, but the tangible and intangible challenges of working on a real set are numerous. This package provides a window onto that world, offering the views of two seasoned cinematographers who are no longer with us, and the views of many top professionals in more...

This book teaches the practical techniques and skills required to incorporate effects successfully into both film and television production. Written by an experienced professional, this manual is the essential guide to understanding the principles and background of modern visual effects. more...