The Filmmaker's Guide to Digital Imaging from Focal Press is a paperback book that covers the new equipment, techniques, and roles that need to be learned and mastered by today's cinematographers, digital imaging technicians (DITs), and post-production artists. Author and filmmaker Blain Brown covers both theory and practice, providing in-depth coverage of essential terminology, technology, and industry-wide production standards such as ASC-CDL and the ACES workflow. The book features full color illustrations and interviews with professional cinematographers and DITs working on Hollywood productions that equip you with the knowledge needed to work in today's motion picture industry, either as a cinematographer, DIT, digital loader, data manager, camera assistant, editor, or VFX artist.

Author: Blain Brown    Paperback: 310 Pages    Publisher: Focal Press    Published: October 2014    ISBN: 9780415854115    Workflow from Camera to DIT Cart to Post    Camera and Exposure Techniques    Codecs and File Formats    Interviews with Industry Professionals    Color Illustrations

Paperback

• Digital sensors and cameras
• The structure of digital images
• Waveform monitors, vectorscopes, and test charts
• Using linear, gamma, and log encoded video files
• Exposure techniques for HD and Ultra HD
• Understanding digital color
• Codecs and file formats
• The DIT cart
• Downloading, ingesting, and managing video files
• Workflow from camera to DIT cart to post
• Using metadata and timecode

Introduction
Sensors & Cameras
The Digital Image
Measurement
Linear, Gamma, Log
Exposure
Digital Color
Codecs & Formats
Image Control
The DIT Cart
Data Management
Workflow & ACES
Metadata & Timecode
Acknowledgements

Blain Brown has worked in the motion picture industry for over 30 years as a cinematographer, director, producer, and screenwriter. His previous books include:

Cinematography: Theory and Practice
Motion Picture and Video Lighting
The Filmmakers Pocket Reference

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. For detecting owls, which lens would you recommend- 20mm vs 40mm? Thanks.

A: The ZEISS DTI 6/40 Digital Thermal Imaging Camera (50Hz) is better for the longer detection range.

Q: 2. why are yall selling a warranty with a zeiss optic when it comes with a lifetime no questions asked warranty this is dishonest?

A: The manufacturer's warranty does not cover impact damage. Customer would have to pay for shipping to and from the repair facility. Zeiss warranty is not an international coverage. It is for these reasons and others that a customer may also choose the Allstate Production Plan.

Q: 3. is the hard shell case the same case that allows mounting to picatinny rail?

A: The InfiRay T2 Pro Thermal Imaging Camera for Android (B&H # XIT2PRO) includes a tactical handgrip and hard-shell protective case for the camera only. The protective shell will mount on a rifle/Picatinny rail. It is an optional accessory.

Q: 4. Does this book go through the Custom Setting Menus?

A: David D. Busch Nikon Z 5 Guide to Digital Photography goes through the custom settings menus.

Q: 5. Would this device be good for detecting owls during the day or night? Thanks.

A: Yes. The ZEISS DTI 6/40 Digital Thermal Imaging Camera (50Hz) is good for locating owls.

Q: 6. I looked on the premier imaging website but cannot locate Canon 1000 ICC profiles for these cards. Do they exist?

A: Regarding the Premier Imaging Smooth Hot Press 205 Natural White Greeting Cards & Envelopes (20-Pack, 7 x 10"), Premier only publishes 5 ICC profiles for some of their canvas and paper specifically for the Canon 1000. But you can run a test using other paper settings for smooth, matte paper.

Q: 7. Will there be enough space for a mouth if I use my Lenovo 14" laptop?

A: No, there is only room for the laptop I would suggest using the intergraded mouse. Please review the following item if you would like to use a mouse Tether Tools Tether Table Aero Standard Portable https://bhpho.to/2YdiQvm

Q: 8. Would Busch's guide on the Z6 also be good for the Z6 II ? I don't think the 2 cameras are that different, and Busch has a new book on the Z6 II that costs $40.

A: I do believe the Nikon Z6 and the Nikon Z6 II are similar enough to where you may get benefit using the older book for the newer camera. However, there may be some autofocus, intervalometer, and video features that were released with the newer camera may be better explained in the newer book designed specifically for the Z6 II. That being said, if you are on a budget, this book may still be beneficial for your usage needs.

Q: 9. Is there space on this tray for an external hard drive? Will Matthews release accessories to mount a hard drive onto this tray? Thanks!

A: Not at this time.

Q: 10. Will the USB C "android" version work with an iPad which has USB C?

A: The Xinfrared (formerly InfiRay) T2 Pro Thermal Imaging Camera for Android (BH # XIT2PRO) is not compatible with iOS devices like an iPhone, iPad or Macbook.