Practical Cinematography and Its Applications by Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot

"Practical Cinematography and Its Applications" by Frederick Arthur Ambrose Talbot is a guidebook on the art of moving-picture photography written in the early 20th century. The book is aimed primarily at amateur cinematographers and provides a comprehensive overview of the principles, techniques, and equipment involved in cinematography. It discusses various applications of cinematography, from wildlife filming to commercial productions, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the burgeoning world of film-making. The opening of the book introduces the attractions and opportunities of cinematography, highlighting its growing popularity and potential for profit. Talbot explains that the art combines entertainment and technical skill, appealing to both amateurs and professionals alike. He emphasizes the importance of novelty and original content in attracting audiences, noting the role of independent cinematographers in capturing topical events that might be overlooked by established studios. The text sets the stage for the subsequent chapters, which delve deeper into the technical aspects of cinematography and the tools needed to succeed in this exciting field. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Talbot, Frederick Arthur Ambrose, 1880-1924
LoC No. 14013243
Title Practical Cinematography and Its Applications
Credits E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Paul Mitchell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class TR: Technology: Photography
Subject Cinematography
Category Text
eBook-No. 45714
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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