Arts / Film & Video / Direction & Production

Andrei Tarkovsky

by Sean Martin

Andrei Tarkovsky is the most celebrated Russian filmmaker since Eisenstein, and one of the most important directors to have emerged during the 1960s and 70s. Although he made only seven features, each one was...

MasterShots Vol 1, 2nd 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on Your Low-Budget Movie

by Christopher Kenworthy

Master Shots gives filmmakers the techniques they need to execute complex, original shots on any budget.

Conversations with John Schlesinger

by Ian Buruma

“I like the surprise of the curtain going up, revealing what’s behind it.”

–John Schlesinger

The British director John Schlesinger was one of the cinema’s most dynamic and influential artists. Now, in...

So You Want to Be a Producer

by Lawrence Turman

Few jobs in Hollywood are as shrouded in mystery as the role of the producer. What does it take to be a producer, how does one get started, and what on earth does one actually do? In So You Want to Be a Producer...

Kazan Revisited

by Lisa Dombrowski

Top critics and scholars reconsider the cinematic legacy of Elia Kazan

John Carpenter

by Colin Odell & Michelle Le Blanc

Tension. Fear. Exhilaration. Atmospheric synthesizers. You’re in John Carpenter territory. One of the most iconic directors of American cinema John Carpenter has astonished audiences the world over with his...

Some Like It Wilder

by Gene Phillips

One of the most accomplished writers and directors of classic Hollywood, Billy Wilder (1906-2002) directed numerous acclaimed films, including Sunset Boulevard (1950), Sabrina (1954), The Seven Year Itch (1955),...

Conversations with Scorsese

by Richard Schickel

Now with a new afterword: the history and process of moviemaking in general, and of Martin Scorsese's brilliant and varied films in particular, through the words and wit of the master director.

With Richard Schickel...

Creative Filmmaking from the Inside Out: Five Keys to the Art of Making Inspired Movies and Television

by Jed Dannenbaum, Carroll Hodge & Doe Mayer

Five keys to creating authentic, distinctive work, whether you are a student, professional or simply love making films on your own

For Creative Filmmaking from the Inside Out, three professors at the renowned...

Shooting to Kill

by Christine Vachon

Complete with behind-the-scenes diary entries from the set of Vachon's best-known fillms, Shooting to Kill offers all the satisfaction of an intimate memoir from the frontlines of independent filmmakins, from...

Hitchcock's Villains: Murderers, Maniacs, and Mother Issues

by Eric San Juan & Jim McDevitt

Exploring a number of themes that form the foundation of villainy in Hitchcock’s long and acclaimed career, Hitchcock’s Villains also provides a detailed look at some of the director’s most noteworthy...

Designing for Screen: Production and Art Direction Explained

by Georgina Shorter

Design is at the essence of storytelling, but how does a production find its style and identity? This book explains how to approach design, whether for film, television, video promo or commercial making, and...

The Film Handbook

by Mark de Valk & Sarah Arnold

The Film Handbook examines the current state of filmmaking and how film language, technique and aesthetics are being utilised for today's 'digital film' productions. It reflects on how critical analysis' of...

Instant DVD Workshop 2

by Mark Dileo

Ulead DVD Workshop is DVD-authoring software designed for video professionals and enthusiasts working on the Windows platform. It permits users to import video from digital or analog sources with sophisticated...

Final Cut Express 2 Editing Workshop

by Tom Wolsky

Nonlinear, or digital, editing involves the manipulation of digitized video. Software applications permit the editor to cut, splice, make transitions, and edit film more precisely than was ever possible with...

3DIY: 3D Moviemaking on an Indy Budget

by Ray Zone

A must-have read for anyone looking to take their independently-produced film or video into the 3^rd dimension. The text features technical, practical, and inspirational insight from the visionaries who've been...

How to Cheat in Motion

by Patrick Sheffield

Creative solutions without the filler. That is what you get from this practical guide to enhancing your titles, motion graphics and visual effects with Motion. Step-by-step instruction is concisely described...

Avid Xpress Pro Editing Workshop

by Steve Hullfish

This book moves beyond the basics of "pushing the buttons"; explaining the most efficient and effective ways of using Xpress Pro to tell the story. Readers develop a working knowledge of the application with...

The After Effects Illusionist: All the Effects in One Complete Guide

by Chad Perkins

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Harness the full power of After Effects by mastering its native plug-in effects. Author Chad Perkins breaks down the creation and application of each native plug-in effect available in the After Effects toolset....

The Films of Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro

by Andrew J. Rausch

In this book, Andrew J. Rausch examines the creative output of director Martin Scorsese and actor Robert De Niro: from their initial offering, Mean Streets, to their most recent film together, Casino. Rausch...