Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

High end digital cinematography can truly challenge the film camera in many of the technical, artistic and emotional aspects of what we think of as 'cinematography'. This book is a guide for practising and aspiring cinematographers and DOPs to digital cinematography essentials - from how to use the cameras to the rapidly emerging world of High Definition cinematography and 24p technology. This book covers the `on-the-set' knowledge you need to know - its emphasis lies in practical application, rather than descriptions of technologies, so that in this book you will find usable `tools' and information to help you get the job done. From `getting the look' to lighting styles and ratios, what is needed for different types of shoots and the technical preparation required, this is a complete reference to the knowledge and skills required to shoot high end digital films. The book also features a guide to the Sony DVW in-camera menus - showing how to set them up and how they work - a device to save you time and frustration on set. Paul Wheeler is a renowned cinematographer/director of photography and trainer, he runs courses on Digital Cinematography at the National Film & Television School and has lectured on the Royal College of Art's MA course and at The London International Film School. He has been twice nominated by BAFTA for a Best Cinematography award and also twice been the winner of the INDIE award for Best Digital Cinematography. up and how they work - a device to save you time and frustration on set. Paul Wheeler is a renowned cinematographer/director of photography and trainer, he runs courses on Digital Cinematography at the National Film & Television School and has lectured on the Royal College of Art's MA course and at The London International Film School. He has been twice nominated by BAFTA for a Best Cinematography award and also twice been the winner of the INDIE award for Best Digital Cinematography.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Digital Cinematography
• The Director of Photograph's Craft
• Lighting
• Lighting Ratios
• Colour Temperature
• Filters
• The Shoot
• Crewing
• The Director of Photography's Preparation
• Technical Preparation For A Shoot
• The Technology
• The Camera
• The VCR
• White and Black Balance
• Time code and user bits
• Delivery Systems
• High Definition Television
• The Sony DVW In-Camera Menus
• The Sony DVW 700 Quick Reference List
• The Sony DVW 700 Menus
• The Sony DVW 90 Quick Reference List
• The Sony DVW 790 Menus