Motion Picture Photography
Subtitle: A History, 1891-1960
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: November 27, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 379
ISBN-13: 9780786427840
Subjects: Cinematography, television camerawork; History of specific subjects; Performing Arts; Pop Arts / Pop Culture; Cinema/Film: Book; Film & Video - History & Criticism; Reference / General; 19th century; 20th century; Cinematography; History
Description: "This work traces the history of motion picture photography from the late 19th century through the year 1960, when color photography became the accepted standard. Generously illustrated, it covers each decade's cameras, lenses, cameramen, film processing methods, formats, studios, lighting techniques and major cinematographic developments. Each chapter concludes with examples of the decade's outstanding cinematography"--Provided by publisher.