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- "The Filmmaker's Handbook" by Steven Ascher and Edward Pincus. This book covers all aspects of filmmaking and directing film. From pre-production to post-production, and includes detailed information on camera techniques, lighting, sound, editing, and distribution.
- "The Five C's of Cinematography" by Joseph V. Mascelli. This classic text is a must-read for any aspiring director and cinematographer. It covers the five essential elements of cinematography – composition, continuity, cutting, close-ups, and camera angles.
- "On Directing Film" by David Mamet. "On Directing Film" provides a unique perspective on the art and craft of film directing, drawing on Mamet's extensive experience as a writer, director, and teacher.
- "In the Blink of an Eye" by Walter Murch. "In the Blink of an Eye" is a book by film editor Walter Murch. It is widely considered one of the most important books about film editing.
Mar 15, 2024 · Here are 13 must-read volumes for any aspiring director, books that examine the job from a variety of technical, artistic, and logistical angles.
- Jim Hemphill
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Why you should read it: Most filmmakers starting out have no money, and it’s music to the ears to learn you can still make it big if you’re going the indie route. Where this book is dangerous though, is when young and lazy filmmakers use this as an excuse to produce shoddy work. If you can keep a level head, then it’s still a great read.
Why you should read it: It’s another account of how a low budget hit was created, but the movie is definitely better. I’ve ordered this book and will be reading it soon. Please check back to see if it retains its place! Update:I’ve finished reading it. It’s a great book in three parts: An interview, Spike Lee’s notes on raising funds and writing the script, and the script itself. I feel it ended too abruptly because there are no notes on the filming of She’s Gotta Have It, but most of it is h...
Why you should read it: Haven’t read it yet, but Frank Capra is one of the great directors.
Why you should read it: It’s Ingmar Bergman! I will be reading this after I read the Spike Lee book, so check back!
Jul 22, 2013 · In surveying the pioneers who transformed theater into the dynamic art form it is today, Directors on Directing presents a timeless collection of writings offering insight into what it means to direct and how to better appreciate theatrical performances.
- New Edition
- 07/22/2013
- 9781.6B
- Allegro Editions
The Directors on Directors book series by multiple authors includes books Cassavetes on Cassavetes, Almodovar on Almodovar, Hawks on Hawks, and several more. See the complete Directors on Directors series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
Directors on Directing chronicles how the modern director's power emerged. This book provides the basis for an intelligent discussion on how the modern playhouse lost it's interest in entertainment and its audience at the same time.
- Toby Cole, Helen Krich Chinoy
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Feb 4, 2020 · Directors on directing : a source book of the modern theater. Publication date. 1963. Topics. Theater -- Production and direction, Théâtre -- Production et mise en scène. Publisher. Indianapolis : Bobbs-Merrill. Collection. marygrovecollege; internetarchivebooks; americana; inlibrary; printdisabled.
