The Filmmaker's Eye Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition 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 Filmmaker's 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. | The Filmmaker's Eye Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition GBP 28.99 1
Cyanotype The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice is a two part book on the much admired blue print process. Part One is a comprehensive how-to on the cyanotype process for both beginner and advanced practitioners with lots of photographs and clear step-by-step directions and formulas. Part Two highlights contemporary artists who are using cyanotype making work that ranges from the photographic to the abstract from the traditional to the conceptual with tips on their personal cyanotype methods alongside their work. These artists illustrate cyanotype’s widespread use in contemporary photography today probably the most of any alternative process. Book features include: A brief discussion of the practice of the process with some key historical points How to set up the cyanotype ÒdimroomÓ The most extensive discussion of suitable papers to date with data from 100+ papers Step-by-step digital negative methods for monochrome and duotone negatives Chapters on classic new and other cyanotype formulas Toning to create colors from yellow to brown to violet Printing cyanotype over palladium for those who want to temper cyanotype’s blue nature Printing cyanotype on alternate surfaces such as fabric glass and wood More creative practice ideas for cyanotype such as handcoloring and gold leafing Troubleshooting cyanotype photographically illustrated Finishing framing and storing cyanotype Contemporary artists’ advice techniques and works Cyanotype is backed with research from 120 books journals and magazine articles from 1843 to the present day. It is richly illustrated with 400 photographs from close to 80 artists from 14 countries. It is a guide for the practitioner from novice to expert providing inspiration and proof of cyanotype’s original and increasing place in historical and contemporary photography. | Cyanotype The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice GBP 46.99 1