Discover how a photocopied, loosely stapled, and likely illegal reproduction of The Bare Bones Camera Guide jumpstarted one filmmaker’s career. This charmingly accessible text, first published in 1982, is a short, comprehensive guide to understanding the basics of film and video photography. It explains basic camera functions, such as film speed and depth of field, as well as fundamental concepts like composition and screen direction. For nineteen-year-old me, then knowing much more in my heart than my head, Bare Bones was pivotal to my understanding of film and television. It was a catalyst. It was vibe. It was the perfect start to my career as a creative professional.
But Bare Bones is more than just a textbook. It’s a testament to the author, the
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