Cinematographers Canvas - Aspect Ratios and Framing the Film

This is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the roles of cinematographers in terms of using aspect ratios and framing in films. This book offers a fresh look on the processes associated with the creative side of filmmaking and the use of cinematic space.

List of contents

1 Introduction and Background 1 2 Selecting the Tool - On Expectancy and Genres 13 3 Pre-Production and Working with the Director 30 4 The Modes of Activity in the Selection Process 46 5 The Act of Framing 54 6 On the Centre, Balance, and Void 87 7 Final Observations 105 Appendix I: Interview with ¿ukasz ¿al 109 Appendix II: References 125 Appendix III: List of Films 126 Appendix IV: Further Reading 148 Appendix V: Acknowledgement 151

About the author

Timo Heinänen is a professional cinematographer with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He is also a cinematography teacher, having worked as a professor at ELO Film School in Helsinki, Finland; at the London Film School as a Head of Camera; and as Senior Lecturer at British University Vietnam. He is a member of the Finnish Society of Cinematographers.

Product details

• Authors: Timo Heinanen, Timo Heinänen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.10.2025
• EAN: 9781041043515
• ISBN: 978-1-0-4104351-5
• No. of pages: 156
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; ART / Film & Video, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / General, Film production: technical & background skills, PERFORMING ARTS / Film / Reference, Filmmaking and production: technical and background skills