Publisher Comments

"It's the best book on filmmaking I've come across."
--Rosanne Limoncelli, Production Supervisor, NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

"Quite Comprehensive. It's been very helpful to us."
-- Vanina Feldsztein, Hand Held Films

"The author remembers what it was like to be a novice filmmaker. Here he expertly guides the beginner through the ever challenging and often frightening world of film technology." -- Paul Koester, Director of Photography.

Book Description

THE 16MM CAMERA BOOK- students will find extensive information not only on basics of camera function, but actual camera themselves. Why, for example, is the CP 16R better to hand hold than an Arri 16BL? How can you make any sync camera quieter? How do you perform a scratch test? Which light meter is best for cinematography? How do you shoot a TV screen? What's the best (and safest) way to clean lens?

A chapter on lightmeters explains the basics on exposure in a straightforward yet suprisingly thorough way. Actual equipment (meters, cameras, lenses, tripods, and accessories) is detailed in such a way as to provide a complete ready reference for both the beginner and seasoned pro alike. Need to know the shutter angle of a Bolex? The closest focus of a Zeiss 10-100 zoom? It's all in THE 16MM CAMERA BOOK!

180 pages, 8-1/2 x 11, softcover, list price $29; discounted in bulk. Order from http://www.amazon.com/ or simply order it from us directly!

About the Author

Douglas Underdahl is a filmmaker and owner of Long Valley Equipment which specializes in film and video grip equipment such as a mini-jib and a portable camera dolly. He has designed custom equipment for movies including the successful TITANIC.

Douglas Underdahl has taught filmmaking at several schools including New York University, The School of Visual Arts and The New York Film Academy.