Cinema Raw : Shooting and Color Grading with the Ikonoskop, Digital Bolex, and Blackmagic Cinema Cameras

Kurt Lancaster takes filmmakers through the raw workflow with the next generation of digital cinema cameras. While DSLR and HD video cameras have done the job in the past, there is nothing like shooting with raw. Shooting with raw allows filmmakers to capture an image in its purest form, which in turn gives them the freedom to manipulate the image in postproduction without degrading the quality, and with the recent surge of affordable raw cameras on the market, it’s imperative that they know the in-and-outs of the raw workflow from shoot to post. Exploring the cinematic features offered by raw cameras, this book empowers filmmakers to craft visually stunning films on a greatly reduced budget. A companion website offers video interviews with the camera creators, including Joe Rubinstein and Elle Schneider (creators of the Digital Bolex), as well as bonus chapters, camera user manuals, and resources for further study about raw cinema.

With the next generation of raw cinema cameras you can finally shoot professionally with uncompressed raw motion pictures—without compromising your image or your budget. In Cinema Raw: Shooting and Color Grading with the Ikonoskop, Digital Bolex, and Blackmagic Cinema Cameras, Lancaster takes you through the birth of these new cameras and includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Digital Bolex. He field tests each camera and discusses the importance of shooting in raw and guides you through the raw color grading process so you can create stunning films. Interviews with professionals who have shot documentaries, shorts, and promotionals with these cameras are featured throughout, allowing you to learn field production techniques under real world conditions.

FEATURES:

• Behind-the-scenes case studies for the next generation of low budget cinema cameras

• Recommended gear lists to begin your raw shooting experience

• Full color post workflows that help you realize your boldest cinematic visions

• A companion website (www.kurtlancaster.com) featuring raw projects covered in the book; video interviews with the creators of the Digital Bolex, Joe Rubinstein and Elle Schneider; and resources for further study of raw cinema