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WOLFGANG SUSCHITZKY BSC

On 27th July, 94 yr. old Wolf launched a new book of photographs which gave everyone (especially us) the opportunity to honour a master. Available from The Photographers Gallery (ISBN 3901644180) £25.00 plus postage The Photographers' Gallery, 8 Great Newport Street, London WC2H 7HY Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7831 1772 Fax: + 44 (0) 20 7240 0591 www.photonet.org.uk (by Autumn will also be available for order via website) or via e mail at bookshop@photonet.org.uk

HUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM

Oscar-winning cinematographer Ossie Morris has worked with some of the most legendary directors in the history of cinema, including John Huston, Carol Reed, Stanley Kubrick, Ronald Neame, Vittorio De Sica, Franco Zeffirelli, René Clément and Sidney Lumet. To celebrate the launch of his book, Huston, We Have a Problem, we are delighted to welcome Ossie to the stage to discuss his remarkable career with film critic Anwar Brett. Preceding the interview there will be a screening at 3pm of the exhilarating epic adventure The Man Who Would be King, directed by John Huston, and starring Michael Caine and Sean Connery. To purchase the book please visit www.Amazon.co.uk.

OUT STANDING STILLS

"It is obvious to say that they are artists with light and that we could not have great films without them, but I’m particularly delighted that this splendid book bears testament to that fact." - KENNETH BRANAGH "Over the years, members of the BSC have garnered no less than twenty two American Academy Awards, thirty four Academy Nominations and twenty six British Academy Awards for outstanding photographic achievements." - ALEX THOMSON BSC They say that every picture tells a story so there are quite literally hundreds of stories behind this stunning collection of stills from behind the camera. This is a unique working history of the British Film Industry and, in particular, the British Society of Cinematographers formed in 1949 "to promote and encourage the highest standards possible in the art and craft of motion picture photography and the exchange of ideas and ideals." The great stars and directors are here - Marilyn Monroe, Gregory Peck, Sir John Gielgud, Nicole Kidman, Catherine Deneuve, Laurence Olivier, Huston, Hitchcock, Cukor and many more - but the main focus is on the men and women who, as someone once said, "paint with light." Outstanding Stills handily compiled in alphabetical order - from Remi Adefarasin BSC to Freddie Young BSC - finally puts faces to several generations of outstanding British cinematographic talent at work in studios and on exotic locations around the world across more than 70 years of film-making. ‘Outstanding Stills’ is available directly from BSC Entertainment Ltd. $70 per copy plus delivery to US (by arrangement) £50 inc. Post and Packing to UK & most of Europe Payment by Pay Pal, Cheque or Transfer. Click here for an order form.

PRACTICAL CINEMATOGRAPHY

ISBN 0 240 51962 0 - First published by the Focal Press in 2000. Published in English, Japanese and currently being translated into Korean. Second edition published in March 2005. Practical Cinematography discusses the principles of cinematography and the expertise which is unique to the Director of Photography (DoP). It deals with all the basic theory such as colour temperature and sensitometry, and all the practical things a DoP needs to know, from the make-up of the crew to how to prepare an equipment list. The new edition also covers Digital Intermediates, Discusses High Definition, has a much fuller explanation of the photographic process and has many extended chapters etc. The book is divided into five sections: People; The Technology; The Cinematographer's Craft; Operating and The Future. Its contents are arranged so that it may be dipped into for quick reference - perhaps to answer a specific question or deal with practical problems relating to a shoot - or read from cover to cover. Film-making is an art, but, like so many art forms, there are basic underlying tools and techniques and a body of theoretical knowledge that must be understood and mastered before artistic expression can flourish. This book is intended to be of assistance to all aspiring DoPs, whether you are just starting a career, or already have considerable experience in the other grades.

DIGITAL CIMEMATOGRAPHY

ISBN 0 240 51614 1 - Published by the Focal Press in 2001. Published in both English and Japanese. High end digital cinematography can truly challenge the film camera in many of the technical, artistic and emotional aspects of what we think of as 'cinematography'. This book is a guide for practising and aspiring cinematographers and DOPs to digital cinematography essentials - from how to use the cameras to the rapidly emerging world of High Definition cinematography and 24p technology. This book covers the `on-the-set' knowledge you need to know - its emphasis lies in practical application, rather than descriptions of technologies, so that in this book you will find usable `tools' and information to help you get the job done. From `getting the look' to lighting styles and ratios, what is needed for different types of shoots and the technical preparation required, this is a complete reference to the knowledge and skills required to shoot high end digital films. The book also features a guide to the Sony DVW in-camera menus - showing how to set them up and how they work - a device to save you time and frustration on set.

HIGH DEFINITION and 24P CINEMATOGRAPHY

ISBN 0 240 51676 1 - published by the Focal Press in 2003. Published in both English and Spanish. This authoritative new reference demystifies the technologies of high definition and 24P cinematography. It is written for the director of photography, camera crew and producer or director and deals with the subject from their point of view. It provides a thorough and logical description of the five scanning formats 24P, 25P, 30P, 50i and 60i as well as recording formats, editing options, delivery potential and discussions on the financial implications theses decisions might have. It looks at comparative costs between different decisions surrounding camera formats, such as 16mm to 35mm shooting for different examples, such as a 100-minute low budget movie or 30 second commercial. There is also considerable discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of using HD versus film, seen from a producer's perspective and what the impact is on all those involved in making a movie. Different delivery systems and camera equipment are discussed as well as editing. Filled with practical advice for tackling everyday decisions and choices, this is a must-have guide for anyone using or considering using high definition technology.

WAS CLARA SHUMANN A FAG HAG

David Watkin sadly died soon after the publication of this, his second book. The book with great humour, charts his early life in Margate, during which he developed an intense love of music and literature and continues through the war to his career as an Oscar winning cinematographer and film pioneer in the British film industry. It contains both an account of the developing technology of film making (both feature and documentary) and descriptions of encounters with the great and the good of Hollywood and the British film and theatre world. A good read. To purchase click here.

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