Samson & DelilahDollies, Cranes & Camera Heads
In this digital age, it’s refreshing when an old-school source book for motion picture equipment hits the shelves. The tome, aptly titled Dollies, Cranes & Camera Heads is the brainchild of IA grip, Mike Uva. Written with a folksy-wisdom and ease belying his many years of experience in the biz, the author provides insider... »
Special Effects: The History and Technique
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