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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 190 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.21 — 8,328 ratings — published 1995
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Making Movies Making Movies (Paperback)
by (shelved 169 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.29 — 9,796 ratings — published 1995
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Rebel Without a Crew, or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker with $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player Rebel Without a Crew, or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker with $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player (Paperback)
by (shelved 122 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.18 — 5,407 ratings — published 1995
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On Directing Film On Directing Film (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.81 — 4,014 ratings — published 1991
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Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting (Hardcover)
by (shelved 110 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.27 — 17,335 ratings — published 1997
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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 3.99 — 1,965 ratings — published 1991
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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 97 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.02 — 21,471 ratings — published 2005
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Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film & Television Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film & Television (Paperback)
by (shelved 95 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,919 ratings — published 1996
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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 87 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 3.99 — 8,670 ratings — published 1979
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Sculpting in Time Sculpting in Time (Paperback)
by (shelved 72 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.50 — 6,429 ratings — published 1984
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Hitchcock/Truffaut Hitchcock/Truffaut (Paperback)
by (shelved 69 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.48 — 9,203 ratings — published 1966
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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 65 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 3.88 — 842 ratings — published 1984
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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 62 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.21 — 960 ratings — published 2002
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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 61 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.34 — 947 ratings — published 2004
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Notes on the Cinematographer Notes on the Cinematographer (Paperback)
by (shelved 60 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.19 — 3,539 ratings — published 1975
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The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller (Hardcover)
by (shelved 55 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.25 — 7,128 ratings — published 2007
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Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics (Paperback)
by (shelved 55 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.22 — 427 ratings — published 1989
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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 54 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.20 — 684 ratings — published 2010
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Five C's of Cinematography: Motion Picture Filming Techniques Five C's of Cinematography: Motion Picture Filming Techniques (Paperback)
by (shelved 53 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.17 — 985 ratings — published 1983
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Adventures in the Screen Trade: A Personal View of Hollywood and Screenwriting Adventures in the Screen Trade: A Personal View of Hollywood and Screenwriting (Paperback)
by (shelved 51 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.12 — 8,327 ratings — published 1983
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The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film (Paperback)
by (shelved 48 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.35 — 1,704 ratings — published 2002
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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)
by (shelved 45 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.01 — 868 ratings — published 2005
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The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers (Paperback)
by (shelved 41 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.10 — 10,328 ratings — published 1992
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Something Like an Autobiography Something Like an Autobiography (Paperback)
by (shelved 40 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.13 — 4,482 ratings — published 1981
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Film Art: An Introduction Film Art: An Introduction (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.09 — 2,578 ratings — published 1979
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The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives (Paperback)
by (shelved 38 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.18 — 3,261 ratings — published 1942
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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)
by (shelved 37 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.30 — 756 ratings — published 2007
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Master Shots Vol 2: Shooting Great Dialogue Scenes Master Shots Vol 2: Shooting Great Dialogue Scenes (Paperback)
by (shelved 36 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.32 — 280 ratings — published 2011
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Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex-Drugs-and-Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex-Drugs-and-Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (Paperback)
by (shelved 35 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.14 — 9,391 ratings — published 1998
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The Hero With a Thousand Faces The Hero With a Thousand Faces (Paperback)
by (shelved 32 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.13 — 44,636 ratings — published 1949
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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 29 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.36 — 126 ratings — published 2013
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Transcendental Style in Film: Ozu, Bresson, Dreyer Transcendental Style in Film: Ozu, Bresson, Dreyer (Paperback)
by (shelved 29 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.08 — 1,072 ratings — published 1972
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Painting With Light Painting With Light (Paperback)
by (shelved 29 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.09 — 396 ratings — published 1995
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Into the Woods: A Five Act Journey Into Story Into the Woods: A Five Act Journey Into Story (Paperback)
by (shelved 27 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.19 — 4,410 ratings — published 2013
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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 27 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 3.76 — 320 ratings — published 2005
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The Magic Lantern The Magic Lantern (Paperback)
by (shelved 27 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.09 — 3,485 ratings — published 1987
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Film Directing: Cinematic Motion Film Directing: Cinematic Motion (Paperback)
by (shelved 24 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 3.97 — 225 ratings — published 1992
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Herzog on Herzog: Conversations with Paul Cronin Herzog on Herzog: Conversations with Paul Cronin (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.47 — 2,522 ratings — published 2003
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Kazan on Directing Kazan on Directing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.10 — 299 ratings — published 2009
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101 Things I Learned in Film School 101 Things I Learned in Film School (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 3.84 — 891 ratings — published 2010
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On Film Editing: An Introduction to the Art of Film Construction On Film Editing: An Introduction to the Art of Film Construction (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.03 — 222 ratings — published 1984
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Acting in Film: An Actor's Take on Movie Making Acting in Film: An Actor's Take on Movie Making (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.24 — 1,868 ratings — published 1989
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The Film Director's Intuition: Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques The Film Director's Intuition: Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.28 — 300 ratings — published 2003
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Film Form: Essays In Film Theory Film Form: Essays In Film Theory (Paperback)
by (shelved 22 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.07 — 1,141 ratings — published 1949
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Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.21 — 101,564 ratings — published 2014
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What is Cinema? Volume I What is Cinema? Volume I (Paperback)
by (shelved 21 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.13 — 1,875 ratings — published 1967
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Notes on Directing Notes on Directing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.20 — 974 ratings — published 2003
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Cinema Speculation Cinema Speculation (Hardcover)
by (shelved 20 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.05 — 14,190 ratings — published 2022
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The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script (Paperback)
by (shelved 20 times as filmmaking)
avg rating 4.19 — 1,934 ratings — published 1994
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Béla Tarr
“Most of the movies are working like, 'Information, cut, information, cut, information, cut' and for them the information is just the story. For me, a lot of things [are] information - I try to involve, to the movie, the time, the space, and a lot of other things - which is a part of our life but not connecting directly to the story-telling. And I'm working on the same way - 'information, cut, information, cut,' but for me the information is not only the story.”
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