ABSTRACT

High-definition is now ubiquitous in video production and High Definition Cinematography, Third Edition provides the explanations, definitions, and workflows that today's cinematographers and camera operators need to make the transition. Paul Wheeler will explain the high-definition process, suggest the best methods for filming, and help you choose the right camera and equipment for your crew with this comprehensive book. You'll also learn the different formats and when best to use them, how to create specific looks for different venues, and learn how to operate a wide variety of popular cameras.

part 1|6 pages

High Definition

chapter 1 1|4 pages

Why Shoot on HD?

part 2|41 pages

Production Decisions

chapter 2 2|2 pages

Which Formats to Shoot On?

chapter 2 3|4 pages

Picture Quality

chapter 2 4|2 pages

Display Quality

chapter 2 5|11 pages

High Definition Projection

chapter 2 6|4 pages

Delivery Requirements

chapter 2 7|2 pages

Sales Potential

chapter 2 8|7 pages

Cost Implications

chapter 2 9|5 pages

Crewing

part 3|59 pages

The Technology

chapter 3 10|10 pages

Digital Imaging

chapter 3 11|14 pages

Scanning the Image

chapter 3 12|10 pages

Line Standards and Definition

chapter 3 13|5 pages

Three-chip Technology

chapter 3 14|6 pages

Single-chip Technology

chapter 3 15|5 pages

Data Files – A Simplified Guide

chapter 3 16|5 pages

The Video Tape Recorder (VTR)

part 4|69 pages

High Definition Cinematography

chapter 4 17|6 pages

Lighting and Exposing for HD

chapter 4 18|4 pages

Setting the Color Balance

chapter 4 19|5 pages

Camera Checks Before Shooting

chapter 4 20|16 pages

Lenses

chapter 4 21|6 pages

Monitors and Cabling

chapter 4 22|3 pages

Shipping

chapter 4 23|7 pages

Multicamera Shoots

chapter 4 24|4 pages

Hazardous Conditions

chapter 4 25|4 pages

Camera Supports

chapter 4 26|4 pages

How HD Affects Other Crafts

chapter 4 27|5 pages

Troubleshooting

part 5|27 pages

Examples of Shoots

chapter 5 28|8 pages

Birthdays

chapter 5 29|13 pages

King Lear

chapter 5 30|3 pages

The Optician

part 6|71 pages

Cameras

chapter 6 31|3 pages

Cameras in General

chapter 6 32|7 pages

The Arriflex D-21

chapter 6 33|7 pages

The Dalsa Origin and Evolution

chapter 6 34|4 pages

The Panasonic VariCam: AJ-HDC27H

chapter 6 35|8 pages

The Panavision Genesis

chapter 6 36|13 pages

The RED One

chapter 6 37|8 pages

The Sony HDW F790, F750 and F730 HD Cameras

chapter 6 38|4 pages

The Sony HDW F900R

chapter 6 39|2 pages

The Sony F23 and F35

chapter 6 40|9 pages

The Thomson Viper

part 7|6 pages

Star Gazing

chapter 7 41|4 pages

Where Do We Go From Here?