This book by Thomas A. Crowell Esq. La Grande Illusion - French Film Guide --texts. Just for the content contained in the book itself I’d recommend it to any film student or young, aspiring DOP, but the DVD itself is what puts it over the edge in terms of value for your money. A list of books which are dedicated to individual films or film series or related critical analysis. These books where originally developed from practical tools that Patz created for film and television career. The following is a summary of the best filmmaking books written by filmmakers, for filmmakers. published 2003, avg rating 4.30 — Each section is dedicated to a role and area of the film industry, and though it definitely comes from the perspective of people who are at high levels in the industry, the type of valuable perspective they provide is highly revealing. When it comes to the best books about film, Hollywood Producers Directory is the go-to for producers, directors or anyone who wants to know more. aax_getad_mpb({ 5,492 ratings — published 2007, avg rating 4.49 — It is jam-packed with information on every aspect of making a movie from pre-production all the way through to post-production and distribution. For a list of general books about film by genre see Bibliography of film by genre, and for a lists of encyclopedias about film see Bibliography of encyclopedias: film and television 0 people liked it, In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing (Paperback), Rebel Without a Crew, or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker with $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player (Paperback), Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting (Hardcover), Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need (Paperback), Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen (Paperback), Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting (Paperback), On Filmmaking: An Introduction to the Craft of the Director (Paperback), Master Shots Vol 1, 1st edition: 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on Your Low-Budget Movie (Paperback), Cinematography: Theory and Practice: Image Making for Cinematographers, Directors, and Videographers (Paperback), Adventures in the Screen Trade (Paperback), The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age (Paperback), The Five C's of Cinematography: Motion Picture Filming Techniques (Paperback), The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film (Paperback), Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics (Paperback), The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller (Hardcover), The Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition, The Visual Story: Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV and Digital Media (Paperback), The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers (Paperback), The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives (Paperback), The Hero With a Thousand Faces (Paperback), Something Like an Autobiography (Paperback), Film Art: An Introduction (Unknown Binding), 101 Things I Learned in Film School (Hardcover), Acting in Film: An Actor's Take on Movie Making (Paperback), Master Shots Vol 3: The Director's Vision: 100 Setups, Scenes and Moves for Your Breakthrough Movie (Paperback), Motion Picture and Video Lighting (Paperback), Film Form: Essays In Film Theory (Paperback), The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside The Room, the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made (Hardcover), Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent Film (Paperback), Film Directing: Cinematic Motion (Paperback), What They Don't Teach You at Film School: 161 Strategies For Making Your Own Movies No Matter What (Paperback), The Film Director's Intuition: Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques (Paperback), Master Shots Volume 2: Shooting Great Dialogue Scenes (Paperback). Another great read for Assistant Directors, perfect for learning as much as you can about the job before getting on your first job. published 1989, avg rating 4.28 — The information inside is invaluable. published 1987, avg rating 4.09 — Where are the books by Diablo Cody and Gina Prince-Bythewood? Michael W. Dean goes onto explaining the basics of filmmaking in the easiest way possible, while discrediting the conventional, long used methods. 317 ratings — The book includes everything from budgeting, managing the production office, script revisions, cost reporting, publicity and more. You’ve got to have a well-rounded base of knowledge to stand out from the pack. Feb 6, 2012 - These are the books I own and have enjoyed reading and re-reading. 1,465 ratings — This book offers a lot to moviemakers interested in “guerrilla, no-budget, drive-by filmmaking”. Film Blog and Learning Center for Filmmakers. published 1979, avg rating 4.35 — published 1995, avg rating 4.44 — 2,950 ratings — Deborah Patz’ Film Production Management 101 and her previous book Surviving Production were adopted as “the essential road map to the business and logistics of on-the-job film and television production. 612 ratings — See also Film criticism.. Subcategories. This in depth book by the same author of Producer to Producer goes deep into feature film budgets. published 2013, avg rating 3.78 — var uri = 'https://imp.tradedoubler.com/imp?type(img)g(24453196)a(3055462)' + new String (Math.random()).substring (2, 11); //]]>. In the Blink of an Eye book. Producer to Producer: A Step-By-Step Guide to Low Budgets Independent Film Producing David Silverman, MA, LMFT. 475 ratings — 97 ratings — "slot_uuid":"0e455584-c7ff-4d16-9446-9b61209ab6ba" 10 Books on The Art of Filmmaking Learn about all of what it takes to make a film. published 1992, avg rating 4.26 — The Production Assistant’s Pocket Handbook 0 people liked it, 1 chapters — 1,243 ratings — 6,358 ratings — It includes a DVD that shows you the difference between many type of soft and hard lights, light placement and more.