Grammar of the Shot

by Roy Thompson

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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
· has been extensively tested in Europe, Asia and Africa
· lists, examines and explains the conventions and working practices of taking pictures.


  • ISBN10 0240513983
  • ISBN13 9780240513980
  • Publish Date 27 May 1998
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 9 October 2009
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Imprint Focal Press
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 224
  • Language English