====== Recommended books FAQ ====== ~~FAQ~~ =?=== General ===== ??? What you can recommend covering required basics of filmmaking? !!! **The Visual Story** {{http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51xttMRcolL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA278_PIkin4,BottomRight,-59,22_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg}} * Paperback (about $21): http://www.amazon.com/The-Visual-Story-Second-Edition/dp/0240807790/ * Kindle (about $21): http://www.amazon.com/The-Visual-Story-ebook/dp/B004HHOC9M/ =?=== For beginners and all in one books ===== ??? Documentary oriented !!! **The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide: A Down & Dirty DV Production** {{http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QrHdCUirL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg}} * Paperback (about $21): http://www.amazon.com/The-Shut-Shoot-Documentary-Guide/dp/0240809351/ * Kindle (about $21): http://www.amazon.com/Shut-Shoot-Documentary-Guide-ebook/dp/B001NRZDPQ/ =?=== Lighting ===== ??? What are best booksconcerning lighting, especially base principles? !!! **Light Science and Magic, Fourth Edition: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting ** {{http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51LwEWoaglL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg}} * Paperback (about $29): http://www.amazon.com/Light-Science-Magic-Fourth-Introduction/dp/0240812255/ * Kindle (about $24): http://www.amazon.com/Light-Science-Magic-4-ebook/dp/B005FL2OQC/ This is one of the best books, either written, about lighting. ---------- **Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photographers** {{http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NlLsDZ-pL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg}} * Paperback (about $22): http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lighting-Guide-Portrait-Photographers/dp/1584281251/ * Kindle (about $18): http://www.amazon.com/Master-Lighting-Portrait-Photographers-ebook/dp/B003XVYFIQ/ and **Christopher Grey's Studio Lighting Techniques for Photography: Tricks of the Trade for Professional Digital Photographers** {{http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51U6Qi9j6kL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg}} * Paperback (about $23): http://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Studio-Lighting-Techniques-Photography/dp/1584282711/ * Kindle (about $17): http://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Lighting-Techniques-Photography-ebook/dp/B003XVYFLI/ Use two books above together as they are designed as pair. =?=== Video editors ===== ??? Premiere Pro !!! **An Editor's Guide to Adobe Premiere Pro (2nd Edition)** {{http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51xHfcjiokL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg}} * Paperback (about $31): http://www.amazon.com/Editors-Guide-Adobe-Premiere-Edition/dp/0321840062/ * Kindle (about $24): http://www.amazon.com/Editors-Guide-Premiere-Edition-ebook/dp/B00935Y2S4/ =?=== Color correction ===== ??? What are best books about color correction, especially base principles? !!! **Color Correction Handbook: Professional Techniques for Video and Cinema** {{http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51BfXYVjrgL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg}} * Paperback (about $40): http://www.amazon.com/Color-Correction-Handbook-Professional-Techniques/dp/0321713117/ * Kindle (about $25): http://www.amazon.com/The-Color-Correction-Handbook-ebook/dp/B004KKXNTQ/ =?=== Low budger movies books ===== ??? Recommended books on topic !!! **Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking** {{http://www.personal-view.com/talks/uploads/FileUpload/6e/21dcda83f4df915f158b05f7e5c0bb.jpg}} http://www.amazon.com/Raindance-Producers-Lab-Budget-Filmmaking/dp/0240516990 =?=== Writing books ===== ??? What are best books for screenplay writers? !!! **Dan O'Bannon's Guide to Screenplay Structure: Inside Tips from the Writer of ALIEN, TOTAL RECALL and RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD** {{http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41gamDLnahL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg}} http://www.amazon.com/Dan-OBannons-Guide-Screenplay-Structure/dp/1615931309 ----- **The Secrets Of Action Screenwriting** {{http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517QRRup1tL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA278_PIkin4,BottomRight,-56,22_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg}} http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Action-Screenwriting-revised-ebook/dp/B006KTHKSA/ ----- **The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script** {{http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51oPWoqmT7L._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA278_PIkin4,BottomRight,-49,22_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg}} http://www.amazon.com/The-Screenwriters-Bible-Formatting-ebook/dp/B00AHJT8G6/ ----- **The Tools of Screenwriting: A Writer's Guide to the Craft and Elements of a Screenplay** {{http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NclizcdYL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg}} http://www.amazon.com/Tools-Screenwriting-Writers-Elements-Screenplay/dp/0312119089/ ----- **Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need ** {{http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41zE6Pp83tL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg}} http://www.amazon.com/Save-Last-Book-Screenwriting-Youll/dp/1932907009/ =?=== Books about audio ===== ??? Books about making proper sound !!! The Location Sound Bible: How to Record Professional Dialog for Film and TV {{http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51NWSaoBkeL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_SX285_SY380_CR,0,0,285,380_SH20_OU01_.jpg}} http://www.amazon.com/The-Location-Sound-Bible-Professional/dp/1615931201/ Producing Great Sound for Film and Video {{http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Qd0V2IohL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_SX285_SY380_CR,0,0,285,380_SH20_OU01_.jpg}} http://www.amazon.com/Producing-Great-Sound-Film-Video/dp/024080970X/ =?=== Steadicam, stabilizer books ===== ??? Most recommended books about operating and using steadicam like systems !!! The Steadicam Operator's Handbook {{http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51vjpyPW%2BcL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg}} http://www.amazon.com/Steadicam%C2%AE-Operators-Handbook-Jerry-Holway/dp/0240811658 =?=== Other books ===== ??? Various free e-books **Reel Deal, book for freelance filmmakers** {{http://c750466.r66.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/brd-hbook006-web.png}} http://www.theblackandblue.com/reel-deal/