Seminal Filmmaking Texts

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	"Good introduction to the filmmaking process. Lots of interviews with industry professionals. Some opinions you may want to take with a pinch of salt though (in particular the own authors.)"

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	"Maintaining and operating professional 16mm/35mm film equipment. Great account of the Camera Assistant's responsibilities."

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	"Excellent guide to the role of the Grip. Covers all his responsibilities, equipment and working practices."

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	"Well respected guide and reference to film lighting technology, electricity distribution and set etiquette. America-centric."

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	"Very detailed text, explaining how lights are actually designed. Applicable to both stage and screen. A very useful British companion to the book above."

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	"Written by the creator of the THX sound standard. Great introduction to recorded sound and its use on film."

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	"A map of the professional post-production process."

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	"Nuts and bolts guide to running a professional production. Lots of concrete know-how that can help inform smaller productions."

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	"Where to find UK film finance."

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	"The film business from an accountant's perspective."

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	"The film business from a lawyer's perspective."

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	"One of the most respected, time-tested guides to story telling. A very thoughtful, open minded treatment of the subject."

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	"Great book on working with actors."

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	"Regarded by many cinematographers as the authoritive textbook on optics. Studying this tome will help you appreciate the differences between various lenses on a very deep level."