{"product_id":"the-filmmakers-eye-the-language-of-the-lens-9780367266035","title":"The Filmmakers Eye The Language of the Lens","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Language of the Lens\u003c\/em\u003e explores the expressive power of the camera lens and the storytelling contributions that this critical tool can make to a film project. This book offers a unique approach to learning how lenses can produce aesthetically and narratively compelling images in movies, through a close examination of the various ways lens techniques control the look of space, movement, focus, flares, distortion, and the optical personality of your story's visual landscape. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoaded with vivid examples from commercial, independent, and world cinema, \u003ci\u003eThe Language of the Lens\u003c\/i\u003e presents dozens of insightful case studies examining their conceptual, narrative, and technical approaches to reveal how master filmmakers have harnessed the power of lenses to express the entire range of emotions, themes, tone, atmosphere, subtexts, moods, and abstract concepts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Language of the Lens\u003c\/i\u003e provides filmmakers, at any level or experience, with a wealth of knowle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“For the new moviemaking generation, Language of the Lens can serve as a reference point of how some of cinema’s greatest auteurs make use of the lens, as well as a key for how to use the tool. After reading Language of the Lens, moviemakers will be equipped with the ultimate knowledge to command any lens, from an iPhone to the most expensive glass money can buy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Sophie Jonsson, MovieMaker Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e”\u003cem\u003eThe Language of the Lens\u003c\/em\u003e is a truly illuminating book, inspiring for emerging filmmakers as well as veteran directors and cinematographers. Mr. Mercado elevates our understanding of the expressive power of artistic lensing and the incredible force of creative filmmaking.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- John Inwood, Emmy nominated cinematographer of \u003cem\u003eScrubs\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"\u003cem\u003eThe Language of the Lens\u003c\/em\u003e combines beautiful visual examples from a wide range of films to explain the aesthetic and emotional connotations of lens language. Understanding the technical and creative aspects of the lens is essential for cinematographers and directors to punctuate the thematic essence of the scene. A very useful visual reference, this book is a must read for any aspiring filmmaker.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Jacqueline B. Frost, Author of \u003ci\u003eCinematography for Directors\u003c\/i\u003e and Professor, California State University, Fullerton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e “For the new moviemaking generation, Language of the Lens can serve as a reference point of how some of cinema’s greatest auteurs make use of the lens, as well as a key for how to use the tool. After reading Language of the Lens, moviemakers will be equipped with the ultimate knowledge to command any lens, from an iPhone to the most expensive glass money can buy.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Sophie Jonsson, MovieMaker Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Language of the Lens\u003c\/em\u003e is a truly illuminating book, inspiring for emerging filmmakers as well as veteran directors and cinematographers. Mr. Mercado elevates our understanding of the expressive power of artistic lensing and the incredible force of creative filmmaking.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- John Inwood, Emmy nominated cinematographer of \u003cem\u003eScrubs\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"\u003cem\u003eThe Language of the Lens\u003c\/em\u003e combines beautiful visual examples from a wide range of films to explain the aesthetic and emotional connotations of lens language. Understanding the technical and creative aspects of the lens is essential for cinematographers and directors to punctuate the thematic essence of the scene. A very useful visual reference, this book is a must read for any aspiring filmmaker.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Jacqueline B. Frost, Author of \u003ci\u003eCinematography for Directors\u003c\/i\u003e and Professor, California State University, Fullerton\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLenses \u0026amp; Image Systems\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical Concepts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpace\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMovement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlares\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDistortion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntangibles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilmography\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49401881592151,"sku":"9780367266035","price":133.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780367266035.jpg?v=1730478786","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-filmmakers-eye-the-language-of-the-lens-9780367266035","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}