The Film Book

Chapter 7

gdenjean — Tue, 31 May 2011 09:38:43 +0000

Techne:
Aaton Penelope ∆

Details of the prototype for Aaton’s new digital camera system, the Penelope Delta.

Chapter 6

gdenjean — Tue, 31 May 2011 09:37:14 +0000

Techne:
The Arri Alexa
An in-depth interview with an Arri manager about the strategy behind the Alexa, the new digital camera.

Also a video demo of the first working prototype of the Alexa.

Other Alexa information

Chapter 5

gdenjean — Tue, 31 May 2011 09:36:28 +0000

Milestone: Avatar

What is truly revolutionary about Avatar?

A discussion of mocap and virtual presence, wonderment and 3D revenues — illustrated with choice video clips.

Chapter 4

gdenjean — Tue, 31 May 2011 09:35:16 +0000

Workshop: Dante Spinotti

The cinematographer shoots a short film to illustrate basic concepts of storytelling and screen direction.
This workshop took place during the Plus Camerimage Festival where Dante was given the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Chapter 3

gdenjean — Tue, 31 May 2011 08:27:01 +0000

Webortage: Stephen Goldblatt workshop

The cinematographer demonstrates his method for previsualization, as he tests a prototype LED light source.
This workshop took place during the Plus Camerimage Festival where Stephen was given the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Chapter 1

gdenjean — Tue, 31 May 2011 08:09:31 +0000

Scene in a Mirror: Braveheart

ASC cinematographer John Toll & ACE editor Steven Rosenblum analyze a scene from Braveheart. Themes include choosing a first shot, cutting action, Miller tricks, the 180 degree rule and collaborating.

Scene in a Mirror is an innovative film analysis technique invented by Benjamin B.

chapter 2

gdenjean — Wed, 25 May 2011 11:41:54 +0000

What does a DP do?

A very practical Master Class with ASC cinematographers Ellen Kuras, Kramer Morgenthau and Tom Stern. The themes include: the job interview, formats, testing, DI and managing time on the set.

chapter 2 is sponsored by Panavision and
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