The Filmmaker’s Handbook
by Steven Ascher, Edward Pincus · Steven Ascher, Edward Pincus
Comprehensive reference on the technical side of filmmaking, covering cameras, lenses, exposure, lighting, sound recording, digital workflows, editing and finishing. Readers gain the working knowledge to plan a shoot and carry footage through post-production to delivery.
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