Arricam Book Author:Jon Fauer Arri recently introduced two new 35mm motion picture cameras: Arricam Studio and Lite. The modular Arricam system provides ultra-quiet film handling, light weight and flexible configuration — letting you go quickly from Steadicam and handheld modes to a full-fledged studio package. The Arricam system features a new lens data system that contr... more »ols, reads and communicates lens functions and information. Advanced electronics and an integrated video assist leverage the unquestionable imaging superiority of film into the digital world of postproduction. All of the inner workings and outer accessories of the Arricam system are described in this book, which provides a complete camera workshop between two covers. This is Jon Fauer’s 7th book on ARRI cameras, written from the perspective of a cinematographer who uses the equipment. Fauer’s breezy style assumes that you’re working along with him on set or on location, and his way of making complex terms seem simple, with a hint of humor, makes reading his insights an enjoyable experience. The book is intended for directors of photography, camera assistants, producers, directors, production managers, rental house personnel, film students and anyone else who plans to come in contact with an Arricam.« less