The Filmmaker's Handbook by Ascher, Steven -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Preface 1. Introduction to Digital and Film Systems

Digital Video Systems The Video Format What Is Compression? Comparing Video Formats High Definition Digital Formats Digital Cinematography Systems Standard Definition Digital Formats Standard Definition Analog Formats Recording to Memory Cards, Drives, and Discs Sound Recording for Video Video Editing Film Systems Comparing Film Formats Sound Recording for Film Film Editing Shooting Digital Versus Shooting Film

2. Before You Begin Production

Getting Your Movie Off the Ground Formats for the Big Screen and the Small(er) Screen The “Look” of the Movie The Impact of Sensor Size and Film Gauge Color and Sensitivity to Light Sharpness and Focus Aspect Ratio Choices Frame Rate and Scanning Choices Choosing a Camera Planning Your Workflow Managing Data in Production and Post The Importance of Sound Coping with Technology

3. The Video Camcorder

Initial Settings Viewfinder and Monitor Setup Picture Controls Recording to Cards, Drives, and Optical Discs Types of Media Managing Data on the Shoot Recording to Digital Tape Operating the Camcorder Batteries and Power Supplies Camera Sensitivity Other Camera Features

4. The Lens

Focal Length and Perspective The Light-Gathering Power of the Lens Focusing the Image Choosing a Zoom Lens Prime Lenses Close Focusing Lens Quality and Condition The Lens Mount Lens Seating Problems Care of the Lens

5. The Video Image

Forming the Video Image The Digital Video Camera’s Response to Light Understanding and Controlling Contrast What Is Gamma? Gamma Options When Shooting Video Color Systems Some Image Manipulations and Artifacts Video Monitors and Projectors Timecode Digital Video Recording—How It Works Pixels and Resolution Working with Digital Data Digital Connections Hard Drive Storage RAIDs File Formats and Data Exchange Digital Compression Compression Methods A Few Common Codecs

6. The Film Camera

The Film Gate and Shutter Camera Speed and Motors Viewing Systems The Reflex Viewfinder Camera Film Capacity Other Camera Features Camera Tests and Maintenance

7. The Film Image

Properties of the Film Stock Contrast of the Image Sharpness Choosing a Raw Stock Packaging, Handling, and Purchasing The Light Meter and Exposure Control Light Meters Taking Readings Exposure and Film Stocks The Film Lab During Production Screening the Rushes

8. Color and Filters

Color Color Temperature Filters Matte Boxes and Lens Shades

9. Shooting the Movie

The Goals of Production Composition and Shot Selection The Moving Camera Style and Direction Dramatic Films Documentaries Preparing for Production Preparing the Script and Approach Scheduling and Planning Organizing the Production The Equipment Package In Production Logging Supporting the Camera Slow Motion, Fast Motion, and Judder Slow Motion Fast Motion Judder or Strobing Shooting TVs and Video Monitors Shooting in 3D

10. Sound Recording Systems

Sound How Audio Is Recorded Analog Audio Recording Digital Audio Recording Types of Audio Recorders Digital Audio Recorders Audio in the Video Camera The Analog Tape Recorder The Microphone Audio Connections

11. Sound Recording Techniques

Preparing for a Shoot Gathering Gear The Sound Recordist’s Role Recording Technique Setting the Recording Level Music, Narration, and Effects Other Recording Issues Recording Double System for Video and Film Syncing Audio and Picture Operating a Double-System Recorder

12. Lighting

Light Lighting Equipment Bulbs Types of Lighting Instruments Lighting Technique Lighting Styles Positioning Lights Controlling Lighting Contrast Lighting and Color Special Lighting Effects Location Lighting

13. Picture and Dialogue Editing

Some Film Theory Approaches to Editing Dialogue Editing The Editing Process Titles

14. Editing Digital Video

Components of a Nonlinear Editing System How the NLE Plays and Edits Media Postproduction Workflow What Format or Resolution to Edit In? Importing and Organizing Your Material Importing Files Capturing from Tape Creating and Editing Sequences Basic Sound Editing Working with Double-System Sound Basic Video Effects Titles, Graphics, and Stills Mixing and Converting Formats Working with 24p and Pulldown Editing 24p Footage Finishing and Output Managing Media Exporting a File Output to Tape Creating a DVD or Blu-ray Creating a Digital Cinema Package Color Correction Tape Editing The EDL and Online Editing

15. Sound Editing and Mixing

The Sound Editing Process Sound Editing Tools Sound Editing Technique Music Some Sound Editing Issues Preparing for the Mix The Sound Mix Level and Dynamic Range Frequency Range and EQ Other Sound Processing Mix Formats Deliverables

16. Working with Film in Postproduction

Overview of Film-Video Transfers Some Film-Digital Workflows Film-to-Digital Transfer Devices Telecine Options and Controls Recording Format and Scanning Options Image Control Audio Options Film Transfer Data Booking a Transfer Editing Film Digitally Preparing to Edit Editing Considerations for Traditional Film Finish When You’re Done with the Offline Edit From Digital to Film Preparing for the Digital-to-Film Transfer Traditional Film Conforming and Blowups Preparing the Original for Printing Blowups Making Film Prints Printing Basics Answer Prints Intermediates Release Prints Sound for Film Prints Analog Optical Tracks Digital Sound Tracks Film Projection

17. Producing and Distributing the Movie

Developing the Project Funding Sources Budgets Business Arrangements Legal and Copyright Issues Protecting Your Work Releases for Real People, Places, and Things Using Copyrighted Material Distribution and Marketing A Last Word

Appendices

A. Adjusting a Video Monitor B. Data Rates and Storage Needs for Various Digital Formats C. Depth of Field Tables D. Hyperfocal Distance Table E. Angle of View in Different Formats

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