Iconic graphic designer and Academy Award--winning filmmaker Saul Bass (1920--1996) defined an innovative era in cinema. His title sequences for films such as Otto Premingers The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) and Anatomy of a Murder (1959); Alfred Hitchcocks Vertigo (1958) and North by Northwest (1959); and Billy Wilders The Seven Year Itch (1955) introduced the idea that opening credits could tell a story; setting the mood for the movie to follow. Basss stylistic influence can be seen in popular Hollywood franchises from the Pink Panther to James Bond; as well as in more contemporary works such as Steven Spielbergs Catch Me If You Can (2002) and televisions Mad Men.The first book to examine the life and work of this fascinating figure; Saul Bass: Anatomy of Film Design explores the designers revolutionary career and his lasting impact on the entertainment and advertising industries. Jan-Christopher Horak traces Bass from his humble beginnings as a self-taught artist to his professional peak; when auteur directors like Stanley Kubrick; Robert Aldrich; and Martin Scorsese sought him as a collaborator. He also discusses how Bass incorporated aesthetic concepts borrowed from modern art in his work; presenting them in a new way that made them easily recognizable to the public.This long-overdue book sheds light on the creative process of the undisputed master of film title design -- a man whose multidimensional talents and unique ability to blend high art and commercial imperatives profoundly influenced generations of filmmakers; designers; and advertisers.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. BW Digital PhotoBy Joseph BrockI have not finished this book but I can say this would be a good book for those interested in doing exclusive BW and for those older people; like myself; who have experience in working with and developing their own BW negative/prints. It gives the basic properties of BW themes such as composition and texture and goes on to explain the principles of applying color filters in order to achieve a desired effect. It starts out with basic information that some of us are already familiar with; but the reason I bought this book was to understand how to apply principles I used in film processing by using modern day software applications.From what Ive reviewed so far this book will fit the bill and at the very least be a starting point for answering questions concerning the use of Aperture; Photoshop and PS Elements as well as Adobe Camera Raw and their DNG file format. It also covers Lightroom and Canons and Nikons proprietary software for importing and working with Raw image files. Note that instructions for using Camera Raw are referring to v 6.1 which I believe requires PS Element 8 or later. I use a Mac G5 desktop computer which runs PS Element no higher than version 6 without giving any problems. But the basic principles can still be applied to older versions of the various applications while also giving me an excuse to upgrade to a newer Intel based Mac. Its nice to know I can use my DSLR or PS to go back to using BW with the intensions I had when using Tri-X in bulk film and exposing/developing for the Zone System which is also briefly mentioned in this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Ideal First Book For beginner BWersBy XboxOZ360What a great combination to the Advanced Digital BW Photography by John Beardsworth. Th Black White Digital Photography Photo-Workshop book is the perfect guide into the wonderful world of BW imagery. Well presented and an excellent well of knowledge on the topic; this book gives the reader the perfect tools for learning more about the nuances of BW photography. I have found it not only a great reference; but an excellent diagnostic tool in understanding where Ive been going wrong with my earlier shots. Now I understand a deeper knowledge of how wonderful BW imagery can be. The book is perfect for any photographer wanting to really get their hands into BW imagery. Spend the money and get started into this wonderful world . . youll not reget the purchase....0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very well written book. Will definitely improve your BW photography.By MichaelBIm an amateur photographer. Ive been shooting for about 2 years using a Nikon D5100. This is a very good book for people that have basic knowledge of photography or for beginners that are quick learners. He uses a lot of example photos and gives the data for each shot taken. Reviews basic aperture / ISO / SS but ties it to BW photography. Good review of lighting. Explains tonal values for BW very well. He devotes one chapter to post processing (photoshop). Its really well thought out and I already believe I can take better pictures half way through the book.
