Every Frame a Rembrandt: Art and Practice of Cinematography | 
 enlarge | Authors: Andrew Laszlo, Andrew Quicke
Publisher: Focal Press
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ISBN: 024080399X
Dewey Decimal Number: 778.5
EAN: 9780240803999
ASIN: 024080399X
Publication Date: May 17, 2000
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This book examines the art and craft of motion picture photography through a veteran professional cinematographer's personal experiences on five major motion pictures, each selected to illustrate a particular series of challenges for the photographer.
"Every Frame a Rembrandt" is an expression heard on sound stages and locations the world over. While in most cases the expression is used lightly and not infrequently with a certain amount of sarcasm, its true meaning speaks highly of most cinematographers' commitment to producing the best, most interesting, unusual and memorable images for the screen. Through the five films he selected for this book Laszlo is able to show the broad range of complexity in motion picture photography, from the relatively simple "point and shoot" in the typcal western to complex in-camera effects. In recounting his "war stories" Laszlo is able to show the day to day activities of a cinematographer before, during and after filming the project, discussing equipment, film stocks, testing, labs, unions, agents, budget requirements, and working with the director and producer. The five films discussed are Southern Comfort, The Warriors, Rambo: First Blood, Streets of Fire, and Innerspace. The book is illustrated throughout with production stills from Laszlo's extensive collection (12 in a color insert).
The "war stories" of a seasoned Hollywood professional cinematographer
Explains how specific problems and challenges were overcome for each film
Illustrated with production stills from the author's personal collection
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 Every Frame A Rembrant August 31, 2001
Billy Junior (England)
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
If you want to read a book about Andrew Laszlo then this is the book for you. The book takes you through projects he personally encountered and has little in the way of practical advise/techniques for the individual film maker developing their own projects. The book is easy to read and entertaining,although i was looking for a text book style read.
 One of the 'Great Books' in the Industry. October 28, 2000
Sumner Jules Glimcher, emeritus professor,NYU (New York, NY, USA)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I first met Andy Laszlo some eight or ten years ago when he gave a two day seminar on Cinematography at NYU while I was director of the Department of Film, Video and Broadcasting at NYU's School of Continuing Education. One or two hundred students enrolled the first day, and as word spread across the campus of Andy's insights and trenchant comments, the attendance doubled on day two. When I learned of the existence of his book, I purchased it immediately. It is of immense value, not only to cinematographers, but also to directors, producers and writers: in short to anybody currently in film and video, or anybody who aspires to enter this field. It is immensely readable, written in clear, concise English and amply illustraed with some extraordinary examples, and a treasure trove of practicle knowledge. It is highly, highly recommended.
A "must read" for aspiring cinematographers & film students. August 4, 2000
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
Cinematographer Andrew Laszlo has filmed more than thirty motion pictures, numerous television shows, TV movies and commercials in a career spanning more than fifty years. In Every Frame A Rembrandt: Art And Practice Of Cinematography Laszlo draws upon his immense expertise and experience to provide the reader with a comprehensive, single-volume introduction to this fundamental aspect of filmmaking. Laszlo' reveals the day-to-day activities of a cinematographer before, during and after filming a project, and discusses such critical and central issues as equipment, filmstocks, testing, labs, unions, agents, budget requirements, as well as working with directors, producers, and crews. Clearly and concisely written (and enhanced with additional material by Andrew Quicke), Andrew Laszlo's Every Frame A Rembrandt is a "must" for any aspiring cinematographer, and an essential reference title for professional and academic collections.
oustanding cinematographer tells all July 29, 2000
paul lazarus (Coral Gables, FL USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Laszlo's Hollywood career speaks for itself. Now, with great style and eloquence, he has set down a vital and helpful look at his field. As director of the University of Miami's Motion Picture Program, I can report that this book has proven useful and valuable to undergraduates and graduates. More than a technical manual, it will prove informative and rewarding to anyone who loves film.
Every Word a Laszlo June 22, 2000
Jon Fauer (New York, NY USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
The envelope please--best book by a cinematographer (or anyone else for that matter) about cinematography. Essential reading.There are books of theory, there are books of anecdotes, and there are books on how-to. This has the best of all. Andrew Laszlo, ASC is a wonderful storyteller, inspirational teacher, terrific writer as well as a distinguished cinematographer. His credits include Shogun, Owl and the Pussycat, One Potato-Two Potato, Newsies and many others. The book is a wealth of film criticism, tricks of the trade, technical details, wonderful anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories. For example, Laszlo discusses how he lit a scene from Rambo with one match, and then explains that a second one was hidden behind. He is funny and iconoclastic at times: "I hate dailies," or "Taking a stand in the film industry is not an everyday event." But behind every attention-grabbing statement is a complete and highly intelligent, articulate explanation. The book covers five of his films: "Southern Comfort, The Warriors, First Blood, Streets of Fire, and Innerspace." There is insight into the politics, diplomacy and psychology of filmmaking--dealing with directors, producers, studios and crew members. Through the writing, we watch a truly masterful problem solver, consummate professional and talented artist at work and reflecting upon that work. Interviews done by Andrew Quickie (Film and TV Professor at Regent Univ.) punctuate the chapters. I eagerly await the sequel to this book, perhaps to be called "Son of Rembrandt," or "Every Frame a Laszlo." Certainly there would be enough anecdotes and information from his 42 or more other films to fill a dozen standard volumes.
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