Film Making Books

[DarkElastic]

We are now starting our new studio, and advertisements for new members have already gone into the local paper - within the story of our film's premiere - and into our film's programe, which was given out at the premiere. So, for these new members, and to further the existing members' knowledge, I was wondering which movie making books you fellow Amateur film makers would recommend reading.

It can only benefit our shot capturing having some literature to refer to for ideas, and from there we can try new things. I have seen that Gyro has put up sections of a book from the 70s that helps with shots, but was wondering about newer/recent editions of books. Please help!

[fi11m-m4k3r]

Rebel without a crew, the guerrilla filmmakers handbook & blueprint, filmmaking for dummies.

[ipon70]

Film Directing Shot By Shot

By Steven D. Katz

ISBN 0-941188-10-8

[Epsilon]

Cinematography: Theory and Practice. Written by Brown. Perhaps the best book on filmmaking I have read to date.

Film Directing: Shot by Shot is a good one too!

[Jass Films]

The best two are shot by shot, as mentioned above... and

Producing Videos
A Complete Guide
Second Edition

Martha Mollison

ISBN 1-86508-916-8

[windog]

i am writing one of you want to order a copy!

[fi11m-m4k3r]

windog, are you writing a filmmaking book?
what is it called, what is it about and what does it cost?

[windog]

It is just about filming professioally with local resorces. it wont be ready for anthor year yet.

[xander-prd]

Filming on a Microbudget is great for beginners and its by Paul Hardy

(windog is ur poundtest actually working?)

[Ivan Speilberg]

For Special FX: "Secrets of Hollywood's special Effects" by Robert E. McArthy. It has a bit of EVERYTHING regarding FX: pyro, flying, rain, snow, cars, guns, squibs, etc.

It's about $50.00(US) BUT IT"S WORTH EVERY PENNY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Epsilon]

I wouldn't spend my money on a special effects book, personally. I've read through that one, and I think just about most of it you can online. I believe if you are going to spend $50 on a book, put it towards the theory of movie making. There is much more out there to be learned than special effects too!

Don't get me wrong, it is a good book.

[Lee]

Film Directing Shot By Shot

By Steven D. Katz

ISBN 0-941188-10-8

Don't forget the follow-up, 'Film Directing: Cinematic Motion' also by Steven D. Katz.

ISBN 0-941188-90-6