Digital Cinematography: Fundamentals, Tools, Techniques, and Workflows 1st Edition

Much like Alexis Van Hurkman's book, Color Correction Handbook: Professional Techniques for Video and Cinema (2nd Edition) (Digital Video & Audio Editing Courses) has become the defacto standard in reference for digital color grading, I predict this book will become the defacto standard for Cinematographers seeking in-depth information on the fundamentals behind digital cinema image capture. David Stump takes great pains to delve into all aspects of how digital sensors work, the math behind image capture, the complexities of various imaging color spaces, current digital camera systems and a plethora of other issues germane to the subject, but conveys it in a easy-going, informative manner. I especially appreciate how he reaches back into the History of Cinema Production to tie the current technology to the past; showing that while there are revolutionary aspects to digital production, it in the end is a continuation of the process of moving image production evolution, and is yet another tool in the arsenal for moving image production, rather an an island onto itself. While targeted specifically at cinematographers, this book should not be overlooked by any member of the image production chain. The comprehensive information contained within is valuable to anyone who wishes to understand digital image production from start to finish and should be on the shelf of any DIT, Editor, Colorist or person with a need to understand the underlying mechanisms that are used to create a digital moving image. Highly recommended.

I love how this book is built-up to gradually teach you, step by step, with great illustrations and definitions as it moves along. It takes no inside knowledge for granted, explains things factual and simple so it makes sense. It's a really great book, taking much care for the quality of imagery, and as such a valuable contribution to future quality content.

Lot's of detailed reference material. Very good to have in a technical library.

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Great book, very informative and well written!

I met David Stump at the "Global Cinematography Institute" this year, 2015, he teaches a class there, great instructor! If you cannot take the class with him, buy the book, it's excellent and very comprehensive.

A comprehensive look at the digital world of cameras and their senors. Great way to get oriented the the many details and terms used in defining this image acquisition system.

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