Filmmaking Techniques: Camera

• 1973 ----- color ----- 19 min ----- 16mm
• In interviews with Mike Margulies, Lazlo Kovacs, Ernest Lazlo, Floyd Crosby, Lee Garmes, George Folsey, James Crabe and Vilis Lapenieks, the major points about motion picture photography and cameras are discussed. Beginning with the basis for the process of photography itself, a series of questions point out fundamentals for the beginning student: color vs. black and white, getting a start, camera movement, hand-held or tripod, lenses, actor-cameraman relationship, etc. Definitions and explanations are offered for many techniques: long, medium or close-up shots; high or low angles; wide angle; dolly shots; focus.
• Topics: (Audiovisual Education)