| Digital Cinema: The Revolution in Cinematography, Post-Production, and Distribution Contributor(s): McKernan, Brian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071429638 ISBN-13: 9780071429634 Publisher: McGraw Hill Tab OUR PRICE: $46.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2005 Annotation: THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION READERS ON BRIAN McKERNAN ***** "The digital revolution 'Bible' ... an invaluable resource for anyone seriously interested in video, TV, streaming, and movies, and ... it's a great read."* ***** "A must-have ... reveals the lessons learned from decades of failure and success ... and gives roadmaps to the future."* * On Creating Digital Content: Video Production for Web, Broadcast, and Cinema, co-edited by Brian McKernan INSIDE THE PARADIGM SHIFT THAT'S REMAKING THE MOTI0N PICTURE INDUSTRY The digital cinema revolution is the result of years of progress in the technologies of film, computer graphics, and high-definition television. Now Brian McKernan, founding editor of Digital Cinema magazine, provides an up-to-date look at how new digital technologies are reshaping the movie industry. Digital cinema -- how it came about, its history and pioneers Understanding digital image compression The latest camera choices for digital cinematography -- from high end systems to the affordable world of indie filmmaking Audio and the cinema -- why sound is half the picture The revolution in postproduction -- the convergence of computer graphics, HDTV, film, and video Nonlinear editing--software choices, new techniques, and digital compositing Digital intermediates--color grading, changingthe shot after the shoot, film transfer, and film recording Independent digital filmmaking in Hollywood and across the nation -- the democratization of the movies The new role of the cinematographer in the digital age Understanding digital projection technologies What digital cinema means to indie productions, exhibitors, film distribution, and the future of the movies You'll also find insights on the cost-vs.-quality controversy, the impact of digital cinema on creative freedom, and the integration of film and digital from such leading filmmakers as George Lucas, Robert Rodriguez, and Michael Ballhaus ASC. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Television & Video - Performing Arts | Film - General - Technology & Engineering | Telecommunications |
| Dewey: 791.43 |
| LCCN: 2005047875 |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 7.4" W x 9.22" (1.01 lbs) 224 pages |
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| Publisher Description: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION READERS ON BRIAN McKERNAN ***** The digital revolution 'Bible' ... an invaluable resource for anyone seriously interested in video, TV, streaming, and movies, and ... it's a great read.* ***** A must-have ... reveals the lessons learned from decades of failure and success ... and gives roadmaps to the future.* * On Creating Digital Content: Video Production for Web, Broadcast, and Cinema, co-edited by Brian McKernan INSIDE THE PARADIGM SHIFT THAT'S REMAKING THE MOTI0N PICTURE INDUSTRY The digital cinema revolution is the result of years of progress in the technologies of film, computer graphics, and high-definition television. Now Brian McKernan, founding editor of Digital Cinema magazine, provides an up-to-date look at how new digital technologies are reshaping the movie industry.
You'll also find insights on the cost-vs.-quality controversy, the impact of digital cinema on creative freedom, and the integration of film and digital from such leading filmmakers as George Lucas, Robert Rodriguez, and Michael Ballhaus ASC. |
Contributor Bio(s): McKernan, Brian: - Brian McKernan has been writing about media technologies for more than 20 years, and is the founding editor of Digital Cinema magazine. The co-editor of McGraw-Hill's Creating Digital Content, he was editor of Videography magazine from 1987 to 1999 and the Age of Videography special edition. He originated the Digital Cinema Summit at the National Association of Broadcasters' annual conference and is the co-founder of the Digital Cinema Society. |