{"product_id":"the-filmmakers-eye-9780367898397","title":"The Filmmakers Eye","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContaining 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition\u003c\/em\u003e 2nd edition is essential reading for anyone with an interest in motion media and cinematic storytelling, including independent filmmakers, d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mercado's book is a great resource for aspiring cinematographers. Using a brilliant selection of images, both classic and contemporary, he eloquently analyzes the conception and execution of a shot. Most important, he manages to explain how to achieve an aesthetically beautiful image, while giving equal weight to the powerful role of cinematography in portraying the characters and telling the story.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlorian Ballhaus, ASC\u003c\/strong\u003e, cinematographer of \u003cem\u003eFlightplan,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Devil Wears Prada\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Divergent Series: Insurgent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gustavo's book explores and details the techniques available with excellent examples of what works, why it works and how one can break with conventions for specific effect. A great resource for all, from students of the filmmaking craft through to seasoned practitioners intersted in contemplating their own instincts and why they do things the way they do.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenson Baker, ACS, NZCS, \u003c\/strong\u003ecinematographer of \u003cem\u003eThe Dark Horse, Ophelia \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e The Luminaries\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eacknowledgments; preface to the second edition; introduction; finding the frame; image systems; rules of cinematic composition \u0026amp; technical concepts; SIZES; extreme close‒up; close‒up; medium close‒up; medium shot; medium long shot; long shot; extreme long shot; CONVENTIONS; over the shoulder shot; establishing shot; subjective shot; two shot; group shot; split‒screen shot; canted shot; overhead shot; inverted shot; emblematic shot; abstract shot; macro shot; zoom shot; DYNAMICS; pan shot; tilt shot; dolly shot; dolly zoom shot; tracking shot; Steadicam® shot*; crane shot; aerial shot; sequence shot; filmography; image credits; index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49401901646167,"sku":"9780367898397","price":128.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780367898397.jpg?v=1730478833","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-filmmakers-eye-9780367898397","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}