Grammar of the Shot

"Grammar of the Shot" is a manual for those who are about to embark on a career in shooting pictures.

It is aimed at the novice, concentrating purely on the principles of shooting - still the best way to tell a visual story.

Written in simple, easy-to-follow language and illustrated with clear uncomplicated line drawings, the book sets down the fundamental knowledge needed to achieve acceptable results.

The book: is a sister volume to "Grammar of the Edit" and has been extensively tested in Europe, Asia and Africa; and lists, examines and explains the conventions and working practices of taking pictures.

It is jargon free and easy to read and explains the fundamental principles.

It provides a foundation on which the novice can apply practical experience.