{"product_id":"the-filmmakers-eye-learning-and-breaking-the-rules-of-cinematic-composition-9781138780316","title":"The Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fully revised and updated edition of the classic book on cinematic composition provides readers with the necessary skills and technical know-how to create polished and narratively eloquent images, using a unique approach that combines an analytical, technical, and aesthetic understanding of the essential visual grammar of the shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContaining well over a hundred full-color case studies, this second edition was expanded to include brand-new shot types, and was completely updated to reflect developments in filmmaking technology and practices, including the DSLR revolution, the advent of mirrorless and compact cinema cameras, improvements in CMOS sensor performance, the introduction of 4K and higher video resolutions, and drone cinematography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition\u003c\/em\u003e 2nd edition is essential reading for anyone with an interest in motion media and cinematic storytelling, including independent filmmakers, directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, as well as those studying filmmaking, media aesthetics, and film studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-4022688\"\u003eGustavo Mercado\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Focal Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.87h x 8.98w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138780316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138780316\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-PER\"\u003ePerforming Arts\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-PER004000\"\u003eFilm | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGustavo Mercado is an award-winning independent filmmaker with well over a decade of experience as a writer, director, and cinematographer of narrative films. The first edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition, \u003c\/i\u003e was translated into French, Spanish, Chinese, Polish, Turkish, Portuguese, Japanese, and Korean, and is being used by film programs at colleges and universities worldwide. His second title in the Filmmaker's Eye film book series, \u003cem\u003eThe Language of the Lens: The Power of Lenses and The Expressive Cinematic Image\u003c\/em\u003e was translated into Turkish, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Ukranian. He teaches cinematography, editing, screenwriting, and film production at Hunter College's Film \u0026amp; Media Studies Department in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Focal Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48456373272813,"sku":"9781138780316","price":65.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_76c17f80-3957-4f10-aa03-e408e7a2b63a.jpg?v=1753554443","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-filmmakers-eye-learning-and-breaking-the-rules-of-cinematic-composition-9781138780316","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}