Description: Offers comprehensive information on the complex process of converting motion picture film into video. This book attempts to explain the operational, business, and creative sides of film to video transfer. It also includes information on the Philips Spirit Data Cine and the Sony FVS-1000, and a section on flying spot telecines.
Review Quotes: "This book contains a wealth of information...The book covers everything from how film is made, what a video signal looks like and the inner workings of high-end film-to-video transfer equipment in an entertaining and educational way." - Don Smith, Videomaker "If you work with film-to-video transfer equipment, are interested in film-to-video transfer or just enjoy learning about the history and current technology of film and video equipment, you will definitely enjoy Film into Video, Second Edition." - Don Smith, Videomaker Praise for the previous edition: "An excellent reference book detailing all aspects of how the professional would go about transferring film to video, costing such a job, the time scales involved and the creative sides to post-production." - Amateur Film & Video Maker (IAC)