ABSTRACT

This new edition of an all-time best-seller is completely revised and updated and details the components and step-by-step use of over forty of the most widely used film cameras. Significant new topics include time code and time code slates, video assist, and the Steadicam film stabilizing system. Among a few of the new camera systems are the Aaton 16mm; Arriflex 535, 35-3, 35-BL3 and -BL4, and 16BL; Fries 35R3; and the all new Panavision Panaflex 35mm and 16mm. The book teaches basic film camera procedures and troubleshooting techniques. It also looks at all the components, accessories (including lenses), and support systems.

chapter |10 pages

Camera-Film Identification

chapter |12 pages

Loading-Room Procedures

chapter |6 pages

Slates

chapter |9 pages

Camera Reports

chapter |11 pages

On-the-job Procedures

chapter |21 pages

Introduction to Equipment

chapter |7 pages

Tripods

chapter |22 pages

Aaton 16mm Cameras

chapter |12 pages

Lenses