Jay Holben, co-author of the Cine Lens Manual, hosted us at the ASC booth at NAB Show to explain more about the thought process behind the book. Co-written by Christopher Probst, ASC, this in-depth guide will take you on a journey through all the technical and creative aspects of cinema lenses. The book is now available for purchase for $175. The internet really is a wild place. Oftentimes, filtering the massive amount of information to find a trustful source can be tricky. This is especially true for extremely technical aspects, such as camera sensors and cinema lenses. Here’s where the authority behind a well-written book kicks in. A few weeks ago, we reported about the release of the Cine Lens Manual. This extensive guide (836 pages!), written by Jay Holben and Christopher Probst, ASC, covers literally every aspect regarding cinema glass, from its history to the design and maintenance. We had the chance to sit down with Jay to learn more about the process behind this educational masterpiece. The Cine Lens Manual. Image credit: CineD The Cine Lens Manual: an 8-year project If you take some time to notice how massive the book looks in Nino’s hand, you probably already get an idea of the amount of effort and commitment that went into this project. Indeed, it took the authors 8 years from concept to publication. Jay and Christopher started out with one main goal: providing a trustful alternative to the amount of misleading information out there. The Cine Lens...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 27 April, 2022