A Life Through the Lens
Memoirs of a Film Cameraman
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Author
Contributions
- Peter Rogers (Foreword) - Contributor
- Kevin Connor (Foreword) - Contributor
Publication
2004-05-01 - McFarland & Company
Language
English
Word Count
56,000 words, Guess
Page Count
224 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL8138969M
- ISBN-139780786418039
- ISBN-100786418036
- OCLC Control Number54865329
- Library of Congress Control Number2004007083
and 1 more
- Goodreads2357803
Classifications
- LCCTR849.H86H86 2004
Description
"In a career spanning six decades, directory of photography Alan Hume has worked on over 100 films and television shows and progressed through the ranks from a young clapper boy to one of the best lighting cameramen in the business. From early films with David Lean, through the popular Carry On series, Amicus horror, four James Bonds, Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, A Fish Called Wanda, Shirley Valentine, Stepping Out, and others, Alan Hume has worked alongside some of the most acclaimed directors and producers and biggest film stars." "The memoir, from his evacuation as a child in World War II to his retirement, includes a collection of rare photographs, both in front of and behind the camera. He explains technical details and insights of the industry while divulging anecdotes about celebrities and filmmaking. With a great good humor, Hume offers an incomparable tour behind the camera."--BOOK JACKET.
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