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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Inspiring to hear the stories of Mr. I purchased the book mainly for obtaining some unknown facts about Eric Rohmer but also very much enjoyed about his whole filmography. The book – each film prefaced by a beautiful still – almenxros peppered with anecdotes and observations about the relevant filmmakers.

A Man With A Camera

In his book Nestor puts his thoughts about cinema, the responsibilities of cinematographer and neetor contemporary cinematographers should find different ways of taking pictures by looking classics and several other art forms.

Alexiemelekalcide Melek rated it really liked it Jul 26, Apr 13, Aaron Hollander rated it really liked it Shelves: It’s a delight and a must-read for any and all cinephiles.

Juan Antonio rated it really liked it Jul 11, Excellent technical and logical overview of every film Almendros made, up to the printing of this book.

He puts the importance of using natural light where today’s cinema overly uses fake stage lights. Feb 22, Serdar Usta rated it it was amazing Shelves: There are no discussion topics on this book yet.

A Man with a Camera by Nestor Almendros (1984, Hardcover)

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Patricio rated it really liked it May 03, David rated it liked it Jan 30, Return to Book Page. Nicholas rated it it was amazing May 03, Want to Read saving…. Patrick Grandaw rated it really liked it Apr 11, I have defenitely discover someone who I really admire and respect. 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.

Alessia rated it it was amazing Dec 23, I ate this book up.

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Mary rated it it was amazing Mar 16, If you’re interested in cinematography, this may be a book you’ll want to read. David rated it really liked it Jan 30, Alen rated it really liked it Jun 08, Thanks for telling us about the problem.

Nestor Almendros worked as a cinematographer on a number of my favorite films, so I looked forward to reading this book. 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. Unfortunately, almost all of his comments are about the camera work and lighting he did on the films, and I expected more than that.

alendros I wish it was longer – and still in print! Alejandro Benito rated it really liked it Sep 10, Absolutely love this book, Nestor Almendros writing, his simplicity, his way to work with lighting, his work, all the movies he talks about To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.