WRS Motion Picture and Video Laboratory

WRS MOTION PICTURE AND VIDEO LABORATORY

1000 Napor Boulevard,Pittsburgh Pa 15205
1-800-345-6977      Fax (412) 922-1020
Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Detroit, New England, New Jersey Vaults, New York

The Film Lab

The WRS Film Lab

Video Services

Video Services

Telecine Services

Telecine Services

Sound Services

Sound Services

Restoration Services

Restoration Services

CD, DVD Services

CD and DVD

Post & Graphics

Post and Graphic Services

Web Development

Web Development

Fulfillment Services

Fulfillment Services

Vault and Storage

Vault and Storage Services

ACVL Recommended Film Practices

ACVL Recommended Film Practices

ACVL Recommended Video Practices

ACVL Recommended Video Practices

WRS Home

ACVL Recommended Video Practices

BOOKS ON FILM AND FILMMAKING

o order:Books about filmaking

The Camera Department

Camera Terms and Concepts by David Elkins

The Camera Assistant by Doug Hart

Motion Picture Camera and Lighting Equipment by David Samuelson

Motion Picture Camera Techniques by David Samuelson

The 16mm Camera Book by Douglas Underdahl

Cinematography and Lighting

The Hands On Manual for Cinematographers by David Samuelson

The Professional Lighting Handbook by Verne Carlson

The Filmmakers Pocket Reference by Blain Brown

American Cinematographer ASC Manual

The Zone System for Photographers by Carson Graves

Cinematography : Screencraft by Peter Ettedgui

Contemporary Cinematographers-On Their Art by Pauline Rodgers

Operating Cinematography for Film and Video by William Hines

Cinematography-A Guide for Filmmakers and Film Teachers
by Kris Malkeiwicz

Film Lighting: Talks With Hollywood's Cinematographers and Gaffers
by Kris Malkiewicz

The Five C's of Cinematography: Motion Picture Filming Techniques
by Joseph V. Mascelli

The Art of the Cinematographer : A Survey and Interviews With Five Masters 
by Leonard Maltin

Anton Wilson's Cinema Workshop by Anton Wilson

Image Control-Motion Picture and Video Camera Filters
and Lab Techniques
by Gerald Hirschfeld

Lighting for Film and Electronic Cinematography
by John David Viera and Dave Viera

Painting with Light by John Alton

Picture Composition for Film and Television by Peter Ward

Matters of Light and Depth-Creating Memorable Images for
Video, Film and Stills Through Lighting
by Ross Lowell

Lighting Technology by Fitt and Thornley

Set Lighting Technician's Handbook:
Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution
by Harry C. Box

Digital Cinematography  by Ben De Leeuw

Visions of Light-The Art of Cinematography-Videotape

Film Production and Directing

The Complete Film Production Handbook by Eve Light Honthaner

Directing - Film Techniques and Aesthetics by Michael Rabiger

Before You Shoot : A Guide to Low Budget Film
and Video Production by Helen Garvy

All You Need to Know
About the Movie and TV Business by Gail Resnik and Scott Trost

Breaking & Entering : A Career Guide About Landing Your First Job in Film Production...
and Living to Tell About It  by April Fitzsimmons

The Videomaker Handbook:
A Comprehensive Guide to Making Video

Student Filmaker's Giude to a Successful First Year
by Renee Harmon and James Lawrence

Grip and Electric

Gaffers, Grips, and Best Boys by Eric Taub

The Gaffer's Handbook by Brian Fitt

Helpful Resources

Breaking into Film by Kenna McHugh

Before You Shoot : A Guide to Low Budget Film and Video Production by Helen Garvey

Film Technology and Post Production by Dominic Case

Film-Video Terms and Concepts by Steven Browne

Translations of Film And Video Terms into Spanish
by Verne Carlson

Timecode : A User's Guide  by J. D. Ratcliff

Sync Sound with the New Media by Wolf Seeburg