The Best Books On Cinematography

The Five C's of Cinematography: Motion Picture Filming Techniques The Five C's of Cinematography is one of the three most important books on cinematic technique ever published -- American Cinematographer Mr. Mascelli provides the attentive reader with the equivalent of a complete course in filmmaking. -- New York Times The Five C's is the most widely respected book on cinematography ever published. With the aid of hundreds of photographs and diagrams, it clearly and concisely presents al of the essential concepts and techniques of motion picture camera work.


Video Shooter is a guide to both the mechanics of the video camera and the craft of shooting. Written by a veteran in the industry and utilizing an engaging, conversational style (including illustrative anecdotes from the author's many years of experience), the book takes the reader beyond "button pushing" to teach the complete range of skills required to capture compelling images. Written by a veteran in the industry, Video Shooter is a guide to both the mechanics of the video camera and the craft of shooting.

Video Shooter

No Acting Please This one of the best books on acting ever published. It is also one of the only books where you can significantly improve just by reading the thing, "getting" it, and playing around with some of the exercises. Eric stumbled upon something great with his "Being State" stuff.