Russell Boyd, director of photography on such films as Picnic at Hanging Rock, Tender Mercies” and White Men Can’t Jump,discusses the lighting of scenes from his work in technical terms. more...

The FilmCraft series of books will offer deep insight into the working practices of the world’s most distinguished professionals, covering their inspiration, collaboration, and work on set. Each professional will be interviewed exclusively, discussing their training and their influences and will go more...

A complete catalogue of visual techniques and their stylistic implications for both the filmmaker and videomaker. A textbook which enables filmmakers (as well as screenwriters and others) to expand their stylistic knowledge. Contents include: visualization tools, storyboard style, continuity style, more...

An easy-to-follow, quick reference and introductory guide for beginning professionals and students in filmmaking and postproduction. It explains all film laboratory procedures in the context of the wide range of technology used by filmmakers, explaining what happens and why at every stage. more...

An amazing deal! Get a six month digital subscription to American Cinematographer AND the book Selected Tables, Charts and Formulas for the Student Cinematographer 2nd Edition. The perfect reference tools for any budding cinematographer at a price that any student can afford. more...

Written by a Hollywood insider, Honthaner’s invaluable experience and advice will give those attempting to enter and become successful in the entertainment industry the edge they need to stand out among the intense competition. more...

An essential tool for the beginning film student! The Jumpstart Guide and Calculator for the Student Cinematographer is a learning tool for the absolute beginner. This simple guide contains the most basic principles of cinematography, concisely presented and easily more...

Want to make an art film, a documentary, a video biography? Here's how to create real movies using consumer digital video format without spending a lot of money or time. more...

Matters of Light was written for the student, the new professional with limited experience and those with considerable experience who still encounter lighting difficulties. It endeavors to teach ways of developing and trusting your eye. This lighting odyssey stresses more...

Photographic Lighting: Essential Skills offers practical coverage of everything you need to know to understand the characteristics of light and the foundations of photographic lighting, including film, filters, exposure, compensation, zone system and an array of creative techniques. Students and more...

A mix of theory and practical applications, Placing Shadows Lighting Techniques For Video Production, third edition, covers the physical properties of light and the selection of proper instruments and their placement for the best effects. For the student, advanced more...

Two essential works: the documentary film Cinematographer Style interviews 110 cinematographers to get to the heart of what cinematography is, and Reflections, using diagrams, interviews and film frames, deconstructs how classic film scenes were shot. more...

90TH Anniversary Special: Get two studies on the craft of cinematography with Reflections and Painting With Light. Each book features in-depth interviews with prominent contemporary cinematographers. more...

Reflections examines the practice of cinematography for cinema lovers, students, and film professionals from the perspective of those artists who paint within the medium of light to dark. Each section contains extraordinary material in the form of illustrations, more...