An easy to follow quick reference introductory guide for beginningprofessionals and students in filmmaking and postproduction. It explains allfilm laboratory pr... » 

An easy to follow quick reference introductory guide for beginningprofessionals and students in filmmaking and postproduction. It explains allfilm laboratory procedures in the context of the wide range of technology thatis used by filmmakers explaining what happens and why at every stage. Atechnical understanding of film processing and printing telecine andlaboratory and digital processes will help you get the best results for yourfilm. The book is particularly useful for those who have come to film makingfrom other media video or digital.The book is based on the authors own experience as a lab technician andtechnical film consultant and provides answers to many frequently askedquestions. The different pathways for film production and postproduction aredemonstrated 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 theoften confusing requirements for super 16 and the blow up to 35mm theintricacies of negative cutting to match a nonlinear edit and the process ofgrading 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 glossaryGain a complete understanding of film laboratory proceduresDescribes how to use a laboratorys services to gain the best results for filmBroaden your knowledge through answers to the most frequently asked questionsconcerning film technology «