The noted cinematographer discusses his technical and aesthetic approaches to cinematography in forty of his films and profiles some of the major stars and. Title, A Man with a Camera. Author, Nestor Almendros. Edition, illustrated. Publisher, Farrar, Straus, Giroux, ISBN, , Trove: Find and get Australian resources. Books, images, historic newspapers, maps, archives and more.
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In his book Neator puts his thoughts about cinema, the responsibilities of cinematographer and how contemporary cinematographers should find different ways of taking pictures by looking classics and several other art forms.
Unfortunately, almost all of his comments are about the camera work and lighting he did on the films, and I expected more than that. Want to Read saving….
David rated it liked it Jan 30, He puts the importance of using natural light where today’s cinema overly uses fake stage lights. Alessia rated it it was amazing Dec 23, Feb 28, Paul Secor rated it liked it Shelves: I have defenitely discover someone who I really admire and respect. Return to Book Page. David rated it really liked it Jan 30, Published May 1st by Farrar, Straus and Giroux first almmendros No trivia or quizzes yet. Juan Antonio rated it really liked it Jul 11, Lists with This Book.
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Almebdros a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. I purchased the book mainly for obtaining some unknown facts about Eric Rohmer but also very much enjoyed about his whole filmography. Ben Greenblatt rated it it was amazing Feb 04, To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
Through the book Nestor honestly and very openly shares his techniques on how to solve problems in different situations.
Nestor Almendros worked as a cinematographer on a number of my favorite films, so I looked forward to reading this book. Apr 13, Aaron Hollander rated it really liked it Shelves: Thanks for telling us about the problem.
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There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Daniela rated it it was amazing Mar 08, Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Alexiemelekalcide Melek rated it really liked it Jul camerx, The book – each film prefaced by a beautiful still – is peppered with anecdotes and observations about the relevant filmmakers. One of the greatest wlmendros, Almendros is also a good storyteller.
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I wish amendros was longer – and still in print! Alen rated it really liked it Jun 08, Spanish cinematographer Nestor Almendros’s this biography styled book is undoubtedly a gem for all people interested in cinema. If you want to find out about directors, actors, and what went on behind the scenes in the various films he worked on – and he worked on many interesting to great films – you’ll have to look elsewhere.
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Don rated it it was amazing Jul 30, It’s a delight and a must-read for any and all cinephiles. Mary rated it it was amazing Mar 16, If you want to find out about directors, actors, and what went on behind the scenes in the various films he worked on – and he worked on many interesting to great fil Nestor Almendros worked as a cinematographer on a number of my favorite films, so I looked forward to reading this book.
Also the importance of using light techniques in paintings like Vermeer, Rembrandt or Monet. Patrick Grandaw rated it really liked it Apr 11, Nestor’s writing style is so honest and written in a very common language without stucking in too much jargon.
Robert rated it really liked it Feb 23, Nicholas rated it it was amazing May 03, If you’re interested in cinematography, this may be a book you’ll want to read.
Patricio rated it really liked it May 03, Paperbackpages. Very easy read and his honest voice is to natural that you get the feeling of a casual talking with him. Cristian Roso rated it really liked it Jul 19,
