Roy Thompson Knihy

Grammar of the Shot is a manual for those who are about to embark on a career in shooting pictures. It is aimed at the novice, concentrating purely on the principles of shooting - still the best way to tell a visual story.Written in simple, easy-to-follow language and illustrated with clear uncomplicated line drawings, the book sets down the fundamental knowledge needed to achieve acceptable results.The · is a sister volume to Grammar of the Edit· has been extensively tested in Europe, Asia and Africa· lists, examines and explains the conventions and working practices of taking pictures.

Tell more effective visual stories by learning the "grammar" of cinematic language with this elegant, accessible reference. Discover what you absolutely need to know to cut your own film or video, shot by shot. Whether you're a whiz with Avid or just discovered iMovie, the third edition of "Grammar of the Edit" gives you the answers to those all-important questions: WHEN to cut and WHY. Designed as an easy-to-use guide, the book presents each topic succinctly with clear photographs and diagrams illustrating the key concepts, and is a staple of any serious editor's or filmmaker s library. New to this edition: Expanded discussions of the building blocks of editing Fresh illustrations and visual examples Updated appendices with helpful resources Exercises and projects to help you practice your skills End-of-chapter quizzes to test your grasp of key concepts A simple and clear overview of the principles of editing, "Grammar of the Edit, Third Edition" will help you to think and "feel" like an editor. Together with its companion volume, "Grammar of the Shot," these books are exactly what the beginning filmmaker needs to start producing professional quality material today!