Professional Cameraman's Handbook by Verne & Sylvia Carlson. NEW 4th Ed.

Category: Cinematography Books.

Thw new 4th edition of Professional Cameraman's Handbook, an all-time best-seller, is completely revised and updated and details the components and step-by-step use of over forty of the most widely used film cameras. Significant new topics include time code and time code slates, video assist, and the Steadicam film stabilizing system. Among a few of the new camera systems are the Aaton 16mm; Arriflex 535, 35-3, 35-BL3 and -BL4, and 16BL; Fries 35R3; and the all new Panavision Panaflex 35mm and 16mm. This cinematographe book teaches basic film camera procedures and troubleshooting techniques. It also looks at all the components, accessories (including lenses), and support systems.

"When I started out as a camera assistant in the early 70's I carried Verne's book with my kit. Since it's first edition, Professional Cameraman's Handbook has been considered mandatory reading for student and professional cinematographers alike.

Over the years the cameras have evolved, and this book has kept in step with the changing times. It's one of the top 5 books in cinematography procedures."

-Stan McClain, SOC (past president)

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