Film Directing Shot by Shot : Visualizing from Concept to Screen
by Steven Katz

A complete catalogue of motion picture techniques for filmmakers. It concentrates on the 'storytelling' school of filmmaking, utilizing the work of the great stylists who established the versatile vocabulary of technique that has dominated the movies
since 1915. This graphic approach includes comparisons of style by interpreting a 'model script', created for the book, in storyboard form.

Film Production: The Complete Uncensored Guide to Filmmaking
by Greg Merritt

The fastest growing segment of the film business is the production and distribution of small, lower budget, independently financed films. Too much of what passes for movie making instruction is either an empty pep talk or a collection of impractical generalities. Film Production cuts through the fluff and provides the reader with the real-world facts about producing. Topics covered include: pre-production; principal photography; post-production; distribution; script structure and dialogue; raising money; limited partner ships; scheduling and budgeting; cast and crew; production equipment; editing; scoring; publicity; festivals; foreign distribution; video and more.

The Complete Film Production Handbook, Third Edition (Book & CD-ROM)
by Eve Light Honthaner, Butterworth - Heinemann T

The Complete Film Production Handbook is a comprehensive step-by-step guide covering the essentials of the business, from checklists and sample pre-production and post production schedules to contracts and company policies relating to insurance, talent management, and even customs and immigration details. The book contains all of the many necessary forms including SAG, DGA, and WGA forms, together with standard production forms, deal memos, and release forms which are found both in the book and on companion CD.

The Digital Filmmaking Handbook
by Ben Long, Sonja Schenk

Digital movie making has gone Hollywood! Though digital video has been long-embraced by independent movie makers, with recent releases like Star Wars: Episode II being shot with digital equipment, it’s clear that digital is here to stay. Fortunately, even if you don’t have access to the higher-end tools used by the major studios, you can still create professional-quality productions with a reasonably priced DV camera and your computer. With The Digital Filmmaking Handbook, Second Edition, you’ll learn everything you need to know to produce your own projects. Whether your goal is a feature-length production for theatrical release or film festival, or a short production for corporate or industrial use, this book will explain every step of the production process, from writing and planning, to shooting, editing and post-production effects.