Books on Directing

[mattlberge]

Has anyone read any good books on directing and production?

[daveindezmenez]

I've not explored this myself but it seems like I subject I should look into. Here's a starting point, search results on Amazon for "film directing":

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=film+directing&x=0&y=0

[AaronFaulkner]

Recently picked up The Film Director Prepares: A Practical Guide to Directing for Film and TV by Myrl A. Schreibman and Directing, Fourth Edition: Film Techniques and Aesthetics by Michael Rabiger. If I remember, I'll try to write up a review whenever I finish reading them. It'll probably be a little bit though. Currently reading though Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film & Television by Judith Weston.

[daveindezmenez]

Here's one that has been extremely useful:

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

[AaronFaulkner]

Here's one that has been extremely useful:

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

I need to re-buy that one. I've had my copy for awhile. Something for the future. It's a pretty solid book indeed.

[Prescribed Films]

Shot by Shot is one of PF's favorite books for sure!