num_pages: 224
description: Grammar of the Shot is a manual for those who are about to embark on a career in shooting pictures. It is aimed at the novice, concentrating purely on the principles of shooting - still the best way to tell a visual story.Written in simple, easy-to-follow language and illustrated with clear uncomplicated line drawings, the book sets down the fundamental knowledge needed to achieve acceptable results.The · is a sister volume to Grammar of the Edit· has been extensively tested in Europe, Asia and Africa· lists, examines and explains the conventions and working practices of taking pictures.
language: English
title: Grammar of the Shot
titlecomplete: Grammar of the Shot (Media Manuals)
genres: Nonfiction, Art, Film
ratings_count: 131
publisher: Focal Press