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Picture Composition

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Aims to teach picture composition and enhance the quality of the work. This book includes compositional implications of widescreen, DV cameras, and teaches through examples of practical scenarios and problem-solving. It is useful for a practising camera and trainee camera oper...

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Product ID:9780240516813
Product Form:Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:GB
Title:Picture Composition
Authors:Author: Peter Ward
Page Count:276
Subjects:Photography: subject-specific techniques and principles, Cinematography, television camerawork
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Aims to teach picture composition and enhance the quality of the work. This book includes compositional implications of widescreen, DV cameras, and teaches through examples of practical scenarios and problem-solving. It is useful for a practising camera and trainee camera operator, and, students and lecturers on a film production course.
Behind each shot there lies an idea or purpose. When setting up a shot, the camera operator can employ a range of visual techniques that will clearly communicate the idea to an audience. Composition is the bedrock of the operator''s craft, yet is seldom taught in training courses in the belief that it is an intuitive, personal skill. Peter Ward shows how composition can be learned, to enhance the quality of your work.

Based on the author''s own practical experience, the book deals with the methods available for resolving practical production questions such as:

Does the shot composition accurately reflect the idea that initiated the shot?
Will the content and method of presenting the subject accurately convey the idea?

Major innovations in television and film production since the previous edition have affected the styles of composition, such as wide-screen and the use of mini DV cameras. These new technologies and their implications for picture composition are addressed in this new edition. A new colour plate section is also being included to update the section on colour.

If you are a practising camera operator, trainee camera operator, student or lecturer on a television or film production course, or simply a video enthusiast wishing to progress to a more professional standard you will find this book essential in enhancing the quality of your work.
Imprint Name:Focal Press
Publisher Name:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication:GB
Publishing Date:2002-11-12