Reflections: Twenty-One Cinematographers At Work
by Benjamin Bergery
Category: Photography

This book includes: case studies of film lighting by some of the world's leading cinematographers ; every chapter is illustrated with reproductions of 35mm film frames ; lighting diagrams accompany 35mm workprints from workshops ; chapters about 'Breathless', 'Fearless', 'Seven' and 'The last Emperor' are presented with frames from selected sequences ; seven sections are cinematography basics, the key light, portraits, day interiors, night interiors, lab techniques and the design of sequences ; technical and aesthetic aspects of cinematography. Wide ranging discussion with cinematographers begin with specific commentaries of the illustrated work and go onto include thoughts on lighting design and philosophy ; and cinematographers also talk candidly about the everyday aspects of cinematography, such as working with the director, scene design, managing time, set policies and other realities of the film business.