American Cinematographer Manual - 8th Edition "At this time in history, when cinematographers are leading double lives in film and digital imaging, it is refreshing to see this publication arrive. The bulk of what this manual contains serves both interests. It is even possible that the fundamentals of optics, physics and imagebuilding described in its pages may be universal enough to survive another capture Now in its eighth and most comprehensive edition, the American Cinematographer Manual has earned a long-held reputation as "the filmmaker's bible," offering professionals and students authoritative how-to articles written by experts, fully updated reference tables and definitive equipment surveys. In 2002, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences formally recognized the manual's value to the industry by presenting the ASC with an technology as yet unknown. Principles in the manual are timeless and largely mediaindependent. It is a foundation and inspiration to both pros and emerging cinematographers. The lamp has been relit in this 8th Edition. Have great fun navigating its pages." - Woody Omens, ASC USC Film School Award of Commendation for its continued publication of this reference tome. Simply put, the ASC Manual is a mandatory handbook for anyone who makes motion pictures. Hard Bound ISBN 0-935578-15-3 Order online now 968 pages Actual size 4" x 7" at www.theasc.com