By
Dominic Case, Dominic Case is Technology & Services Manager for the Atlab group of laboratories, and a technical consultant on all aspects of film.
He is a Fellow of SMPTE and of BKSTS. Dominic Case was awarded the SMPTE "Presidential Proclamation" for 2002, on the basis of ". .
. .outstanding status and reputation in the motion picture and television industries".
Description
An easy to follow, quick reference introductory guide for beginning professionals and students in filmmaking and postproduction. It explains
all film laboratory procedures in the context of the wide range of technology that is used by filmmakers, explaining what happens and
why at every stage. A technical understanding of film processing and printing, telecine and laboratory and digital processes will help
you get the best results for your film. The book is particularly useful for those who have come to film making from other media - video
or digital.
The book is based on the author's own experience as a lab technician and technical film consultant and provides answers
to many frequently asked questions. The different pathways for film production and postproduction are demonstrated as well as the function
of the lab at each stage of the process. The complete range of services is offered, with particular emphasis on the often confusing requirements
for super 16 and the blow up to 35mm, the intricacies of negative cutting to match a non-linear edit and the process of grading and regrading
for the answer print.
This new edition includes:
* An update on all digital formats of image and sound
* Revision sections on Super
16, Super 35
* Additional information on syncing rushes at telecine and to digital images
* The latest telecine machines
* A new,
clear and simple glossary
Audience:
Students on film courses. Beginning professionals in film laboratories, cinematographers, editors, and postproduction staff.