Filmmaker`s Eye: the Language of the Lens | Filmmaker's Eye: The Language of the Lens

Filmmaker's Eye: The Language of the Lens

Gustavo Mercado, 2019

Overview

This book delves into the expressive capabilities of the camera lens, highlighting its crucial role in film storytelling. It offers a distinct method for understanding how lenses shape visually compelling images by examining their control over space, movement, focus, flares, distortion, and the unique "optical personality" of a film's visual world. Through numerous examples from diverse cinema, the book presents case studies that reveal how filmmakers have utilized lens techniques to convey a wide spectrum of emotions, themes, and atmospheres.

Who it's for

• Filmmakers seeking to enhance their visual storytelling.
• Students and professionals in film production.
• Anyone interested in the technical and artistic aspects of cinematography.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 196
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis
• Year: 2019
• ISBN: 9780415821315