Film Directing: Shot by Shot - 25th Anniversary Edition: Visualizing from Concept to Screen
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Shot by Shot is the world’s go-to directing book, now newly updated for a special 25th Anniversary edition! The first edition sold over 250,000 copies, making it one of the bestselling books on film di-recting of all time. Aspiring directors, cinematographers, editors, and producers, many of whom are now working professionals, learned the craft of visual storytelling from Shot by Shot, the most com-plete source for preplanning the look of a movie. The book contains over 800 photos and illustrations, and is by far the most comprehensive look at shot design in print, containing storyboards from movies such as Citizen Kane, Blade Runner, Dead-pool, and Moonrise Kingdom. Also introduced is the concept of A, I, and L patterns as a way to sim-plify the hundreds of staging choices facing a director in every scene. Shot by Shot uniquely blends story analysis with compositional strategies, citing examples then il-lustrated with the storyboards used for the actual films. Throughout the book, various visual ap-proaches to short scenes are shown, exposing the directing processes of our most celebrated au-teurs ― including a meticulous, lavishly illustrated analysis of Steven Spielberg’s scene design for Empire of the Sun. Review: A great reference for filmmakers and YouTubers - It is full of examples of shots for making your animation or live action video more interesting and professional. Review: Great read - This is a great book for anyone wanting to learn and grow in the cinematography industry or for someone that is just interested in what goes on in a DOP head for creating the awesome shots you see.
| Best Sellers Rank | #129,335 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #31 in Movie Reference #47 in Video Direction & Production (Books) #97 in Movie Direction & Production |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 500 Reviews |
H**E
A great reference for filmmakers and YouTubers
It is full of examples of shots for making your animation or live action video more interesting and professional.
T**R
Great read
This is a great book for anyone wanting to learn and grow in the cinematography industry or for someone that is just interested in what goes on in a DOP head for creating the awesome shots you see.
S**X
The best book if you are learning to direct film and video
This is the best book available to learn about how to direct and shoot a film. Hands down. I bought the first edition years ago, when I was learning to direct television. I used that book for years, then gave it away to someone who was learning. Now I bought myself the new edition and I love it. If you want to learn how to tell stories with a film camera, this is an essential book. Highly recommended. Easy to read and very practical.
R**N
Good entry level book on film directing
Really great book. Still reading it on a regular basis.
P**E
Great Book for Filmmakers / Film Directors
This book is great. It’s filled with lots of knowledge. It’s more like a text book for education and if that’s what you’re looking for then this book is for you. As a filmmaker I always reference this book as a fresher while in preproduction. I highly recommend it.
A**O
Great in-depth guide
Good for any director to learn how to start thinking like a director. Book has different structures and diagrams to really help you visually see what it's talking about. Love the storyboard breakdowns!
C**R
Working on my first feature
Amazing book for someone with a passion for filmmaking. Highly recommend this book.
R**S
Film Directing: Shot by Shot
What a great book full of information - GOLD in the tip of your fingers! I read it a few time since I got it!!! A must have book if you''re into filming -
R**A
Necessário!
Como diretora de fotografia, uso para consultas em meu escritório e amo
A**D
This Book Is Mandatory for your Library
Fundamentals should always be read and re-read. Shot By Shot is fundamental to every library.
C**F
Information Overload!
As an amateur film maker, I can say that this is an incredible find. Densely packed with information regarding all aspects of film, well written and with great presentation, I feel this book is a must have for anyone trying to learn the craft.
M**.
A must have
A must have for any filmmaker. I have lost my copy and I needed to have it again.
M**.
A COURSE IN A BOOK
I'm new to filmmaking and I find this book covers everything I need to know and it is easy to read. A great learning tool.
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