Film Into Video: A Guide to Merging the Technologies

ISBN-13: 9780240804118 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 416 str.

Richard Kallenberger

Opis

A comprehensive manual on the complex process of converting motion picture film into video. All the tools of the trade are explained in simple language detailing the operational, business and creative sides of film to video transfer. The emphasis is on fundamentals and principles of current technology. This second edition features new information on the Philips Spirit Data Cine and the Sony FVS-1000, a new section on developments in flying spot telecines, information on developments in colour correction computers, and a section of four sample scenarios as seen through the eyes of a telecine operator. There is discussion of the area of data transfer and how this has changed the telecine industry, and a glossary explains the technical terms and jargon.

Recenzje

"This book contains a wealth of information...The book covers everything from how film is made, what a video signal looks like and the inner workings of high-end film-to-video transfer equipment in an entertaining and educational way." - Don Smith, Videomaker

"If you work with film-to-video transfer equipment, are interested in film-to-video transfer or just enjoy learning about the history and current technology of film and video equipment, you will definitely enjoy Film into Video, Second Edition." - Don Smith, Videomaker

Praise for the previous edition:
"An excellent reference book detailing all aspects of how the professional would go about transferring film to video, costing such a job, the time scales involved and the creative sides to post-production." - Amateur Film & Video Maker (IAC)

Spis treści

A brief overview and history; Film technology; Video technology; Film into video; Telecine devices; Video recorder formats; Sound formats; Sound transfer devices and applications; Supporting devices; Planning for film to video transfers; Video facilities and costs; The telecine environment; Methods and Techniques; Four sample scenarios; Appendices; Glossary.

O autorze

Stuart Blake Jones has over twenty years of experience as a senior telecine colorist. He is a consultant and instructor in the US and Europe and demonstrates color correction equipment at trade shows. He is also an expert on telecine and is the author of Film into Video, second edition, also published by Focal Press.