ABSTRACT

Today’s successful cinematographer must be equal parts artist, technician, and business-person. The cinematographer needs to master the arts of lighting, composition, framing and other aesthetic considerations, as well as the technology of digital cameras, recorders, and workflows, and must know how to choose the right tools (within their budget) to get the job done. David Stump’s Digital Cinematography focuses on the tools and technology of the trade, looking at how digital cameras work, the ramifications of choosing one camera versus another, and how those choices help creative cinematographers to tell a story.

This book empowers the reader to correctly choose the appropriate camera and workflow for their project from today’s incredibly varied options, as well as understand the ins and outs of implementing those options. Veteran ASC cinematographer David Stump has updated this edition with the latest technology for cameras, lenses, and recorders, as well as included a new section on future cinematographic trends.

Ideal for advanced cinematography students as well as working professionals looking for a resource to stay on top of the latest trends, this book is a must read.

chapter Chapter 1|16 pages

Understanding Digital Theory

chapter Chapter 2|25 pages

Camera Sensors, DeBayering, Sensitivity, and Noise

chapter Chapter 3|19 pages

Color

chapter Chapter 4|40 pages

The Color–Space Conundrum

chapter Chapter 5|17 pages

MTF, Resolution, Contrast, and Nyquist Theory

chapter Chapter 7|117 pages

Lenses

chapter Chapter 8|12 pages

Camera Issues

chapter Chapter 9|126 pages

High Resolution Digital Motion Picture Cameras

chapter Chapter 10|46 pages

Camera Setup and Operation

chapter Chapter 11|32 pages

Prep, Testing, and Problem Solving

chapter Chapter 12|4 pages

The Shoot

chapter Chapter 13|35 pages

Workflow, Data, and Color Management

chapter Chapter 14|14 pages

Displays and Recorders

chapter Chapter 15|21 pages

File Formats, Log Encoding, Data, and Compression

chapter Chapter 16|29 pages

Post Production and Digital Intermediate

chapter Chapter 17|10 pages

Delivering and Archiving Digital Movies