Cinematography Books

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Five C's of Cinematography: Motion Picture Filming Techniques Five C's of Cinematography: Motion Picture Filming Techniques (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.18 — 993 ratings — published 1983
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Cinematography: Theory and Practice: Image Making for Cinematographers, Directors, and Videographers Cinematography: Theory and Practice: Image Making for Cinematographers, Directors, and Videographers (Paperback)
by (shelved 31 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.21 — 966 ratings — published 2002
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Notes on the Cinematographer Notes on the Cinematographer (Paperback)
by (shelved 22 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.19 — 3,604 ratings — published 1975
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Painting With Light Painting With Light (Paperback)
by (shelved 22 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.10 — 399 ratings — published 1995
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The Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition The Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition
by (shelved 20 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.20 — 690 ratings — published 2010
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The Visual Story: Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV and Digital Media The Visual Story: Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV and Digital Media (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.30 — 767 ratings — published 2007
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Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen (Michael Wiese Productions) Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen (Michael Wiese Productions)
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avg rating 4.00 — 1,983 ratings — published 1991
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Master Shots Vol 2: Shooting Great Dialogue Scenes Master Shots Vol 2: Shooting Great Dialogue Scenes (Paperback)
by (shelved 14 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.32 — 284 ratings — published 2011
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Masters of Light: Conversations with Contemporary Cinematographers Masters of Light: Conversations with Contemporary Cinematographers (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.26 — 207 ratings — published 1984
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Cinematography Cinematography (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as cinematography)
avg rating 3.92 — 228 ratings — published 1989
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Film Lighting: Talks with Hollywood's Cinematographers and Gaffers Film Lighting: Talks with Hollywood's Cinematographers and Gaffers (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.20 — 172 ratings — published 1986
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Motion Picture and Video Lighting Motion Picture and Video Lighting (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as cinematography)
avg rating 3.97 — 171 ratings — published 1992
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Reflections: Twenty-One Cinematographers at Work Reflections: Twenty-One Cinematographers at Work (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.30 — 44 ratings — published 2002
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A Man With A Camera A Man With A Camera (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.23 — 199 ratings — published 1980
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Master Shots Vol 3, The Director's Vision: 100 Setups, Scenes and Moves for Your Breakthrough Movie Master Shots Vol 3, The Director's Vision: 100 Setups, Scenes and Moves for Your Breakthrough Movie (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.35 — 130 ratings — published 2013
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Set Lighting Technician's Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution Set Lighting Technician's Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.33 — 227 ratings — published 1998
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Cinematography for Directors: A Guide for Creative Collaboration Cinematography for Directors: A Guide for Creative Collaboration (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.17 — 155 ratings — published 2009
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Making Movies Making Movies (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.29 — 10,039 ratings — published 1995
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Every Frame a Rembrandt: Art and Practice of Cinematography Every Frame a Rembrandt: Art and Practice of Cinematography (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as cinematography)
avg rating 3.98 — 57 ratings — published 2000
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In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.21 — 8,480 ratings — published 1995
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Cinematic Storytelling: The 100 Most Powerful Film Conventions Every Filmmaker Must Know Cinematic Storytelling: The 100 Most Powerful Film Conventions Every Filmmaker Must Know (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.00 — 870 ratings — published 2005
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The Filmmaker's Eye: The Language of the Lens: The Power of Lenses and the Expressive Cinematic Image The Filmmaker's Eye: The Language of the Lens: The Power of Lenses and the Expressive Cinematic Image (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 6 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.22 — 60 ratings — published 2010
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Digital Cinematography: Fundamentals, Tools, Techniques, and Workflows Digital Cinematography: Fundamentals, Tools, Techniques, and Workflows (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 6 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.16 — 44 ratings — published 2013
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Grammar of the Film Language Grammar of the Film Language (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.14 — 265 ratings — published 1976
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If It's Purple, Someone's Gonna Die: The Power of Color in Visual Storytelling If It's Purple, Someone's Gonna Die: The Power of Color in Visual Storytelling (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as cinematography)
avg rating 3.77 — 326 ratings — published 2005
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Film Art: An Introduction Film Art: An Introduction (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.09 — 2,599 ratings — published 1979
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FilmCraft: Cinematography FilmCraft: Cinematography (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.01 — 94 ratings — published 2011
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The Magic Lantern The Magic Lantern (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.08 — 3,528 ratings — published 1987
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The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as cinematography)
avg rating 3.88 — 843 ratings — published 1984
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American Cinematographer Manual American Cinematographer Manual (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.33 — 21 ratings — published 2013
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Making Pictures: A Century of European Cinematography Making Pictures: A Century of European Cinematography (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.69 — 26 ratings — published 2003
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Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.25 — 3,061 ratings — published 1997
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Film Directing: Cinematic Motion Film Directing: Cinematic Motion (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as cinematography)
avg rating 3.98 — 226 ratings — published 1992
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On Film-making: An Introduction to the Craft of the Director On Film-making: An Introduction to the Craft of the Director (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.34 — 953 ratings — published 2004
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Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.01 — 21,882 ratings — published 2005
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Grammar of the Shot (Media Manuals) Grammar of the Shot (Media Manuals)
by (shelved 5 times as cinematography)
avg rating 3.69 — 146 ratings — published 1998
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Practical Cinematography Practical Cinematography (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as cinematography)
avg rating 3.54 — 37 ratings — published 1999
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New Cinematographers New Cinematographers (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.56 — 73 ratings — published 2004
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How to Read a Film: Movies, Media, Multimedia How to Read a Film: Movies, Media, Multimedia (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as cinematography)
avg rating 3.80 — 1,251 ratings — published 1977
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The Cine Lens Manual The Cine Lens Manual (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.82 — 11 ratings — published
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Vittorio Storaro: Writing with Light: Volume 1: The Light Vittorio Storaro: Writing with Light: Volume 1: The Light (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.38 — 21 ratings — published 2002
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Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting Paperback – November 29, 2005 Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting Paperback – November 29, 2005 (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as cinematography)
avg rating 3.99 — 8,773 ratings — published 1979
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What is Cinema? Volume I What is Cinema? Volume I (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.13 — 1,893 ratings — published 1967
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Film Theory: An Introduction Through the Senses Film Theory: An Introduction Through the Senses (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as cinematography)
avg rating 3.81 — 366 ratings — published 2009
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Cinema 1: The Movement-Image Cinema 1: The Movement-Image (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.11 — 2,320 ratings — published 1983
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Hitchcock/Truffaut Hitchcock/Truffaut (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.47 — 9,323 ratings — published 1966
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Color Correction Handbook: Professional Techniques for Video and Cinema Color Correction Handbook: Professional Techniques for Video and Cinema (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.41 — 203 ratings — published 2010
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Matters of Light & Depth Matters of Light & Depth (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as cinematography)
avg rating 4.21 — 84 ratings — published 1992
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