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Cinema in America
Using clips from more than 300 of the greatest movies ever made, this documentary series explores film history and American culture through the eyes of over 150 Hollywood insiders, including Clint Eastwood, Steven Spielberg, and Michael Eisner. In-depth treatments present film as a powerful economic force, potent twentieth-century art form, and viable career option. -- Annenberg Media

Cinematography

Introduction to Cinematography
Use the following Google Preview books as the foundation for a complete introductory course in modern cinematography.

Cinematography: Theory and Practice
The nuts and bolts of shooting movies. This is an e-book course.

Practical Cinematography
The technology of cinematography from the role of a DP (Director of Photography). This is an e-book course.

"You can enjoy the cinema and you can study the cinema. Fortunate is the one who has the chance to do both — and with great passion." DLH

One thing has to be understood from the outset — the study of cinema is not all about movie trivia. It's much deeper than that. Cinema is an art, a technology, and a primary source of history and culture. Cinema has supplanted painting and symphonic music as the prime mover and portrayer of our time, our mood, and our culture.

David L. Heiserman, Editor
SweetHaven Publishing Services, Publisher