{"id":71381,"date":"2016-03-01T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=71381"},"modified":"2016-02-29T15:02:12","modified_gmt":"2016-02-29T21:02:12","slug":"fantastic-videography-and-filmmaking-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/fantastic-videography-and-filmmaking-books\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Fantastic Videography and Filmmaking Books"},"content":{"rendered":"

Increase your competitive edge with these\u00a0eight videography and filmmaking books that will make you better at what you do.<\/h2>\n

The business of film and video production<\/strong> is extremely competitive. You’ve got to have a well-rounded base of knowledge to stand out from the pack. As we’ve\u00a0discussed before<\/a>,\u00a0books are great way to increase your know-how and skill. Let’s take a look at eight videography and\u00a0filmmaking\u00a0books<\/strong>\u00a0every professional should read. Obviously, this is just the tip of the iceberg, so if you know of any other books that might be helpful for film and video pros, share them in the comments below.<\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0101 Filmmaking Tips and Tricks<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Here at PremiumBeat, we work hard to make sure each and every blog article we publish presents\u00a0helpful information for anyone working in film and video production<\/strong>. We approached our new eBook with the same attitude.<\/p>\n

101 Filmmaking Tips and Tricks<\/em> is loaded with the kind of quality content you’ve come to expect\u00a0as a reader of our blog. The crazy part? This massive collection of tips, tricks, techniques, and hacks is totally free<\/strong>. Download it now<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0American Cinematographer Manual<\/a><\/h3>\n

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The American Cinematographer Manual<\/em>, produced and distributed by the American Society of Cinematographers, <\/strong>has long been heralded as “The Filmmaker’s Bible.”\u00a0<\/strong>As a reference book, it’s still the most widely used in the industry. The 10th Edition, released in 2013, became the first edition to incorporate digital film processes.<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing From Concept to Screen<\/a><\/h3>\n

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If you’re looking for a complete guide to filmmaking techniques,\u00a0<\/strong>then Film Directing Shot by Shot<\/em>\u00a0by Steven D. Katz is a must-read. Katz walks readers through every aspect of visual storytelling<\/strong>, including production design, blocking, storyboards, editing, staging, camera shots, and more.<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck<\/a><\/h3>\n

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There are hundreds of hours of video content added<\/a> to YouTube every minute.\u00a0<\/em>The problem with most of that content\u00a0is that\u00a0it, well, sucks \u2014 at least according to author Steve Stockman<\/a>. In\u00a0How to Shoot Video that Doesn’t Suck<\/em>, Stockman guides you through the process of\u00a0creating clear and concise\u00a0video content<\/strong>\u00a0designed to engage your online audience.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Rebel Without a Crew, or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker With $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Filmmaker\u00a0Robert Rodriguez<\/a>‘s\u00a0Rebel Without a Crew<\/em>\u00a0tells the true story of how Rodriguez developed, produced, and distributed\u00a0El Mariachi<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>in 1992.\u00a0It’s an inspirational, relatable book that every\u00a0filmmaker, be they pro or amateur, should read.<\/p>\n

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