10 best cinema books to read in 2020

I present to you through this article the most important and best books that help is making films professionally.

There is no doubt that movies have become an important thing in a person’s life, through which he expresses what is inside the most important books in the field of making films, one of the most important books in the artistic arena.

I Lost it at the Movies

I Lost it at the Movies is vintage Kael on such classics of post-War cinema as On the Waterfront, Smiles of a Summer Night, West Side Story, The Seven Samurai, Lolita, Jules et Jim etc. Her comments are so fresh and direct, it's as if the movies had only been released last week.

On Directing Film

Calling on his unique perspective as playwright, screenwriter, and director of his own critically acclaimed movies like House of Games, State and Main, and Things Change, David Mamet illuminates how a film comes to be

Rebel Without A Crew

This book takes you into one director’s journey to make a low budget, debut film. It is the perfect tool for someone looking to break into the filmmaking business. And in my opinion, it provides more practical guidance for beginning filmmakers than any other book on this list.

Something Like an Autobiography

You never want to miss an opportunity to learn from a true master, and that’s exactly what Something Like an Autobiography provides.

Akira Kurosawa is possibly the greatest filmmaker of all time. He elevated the art of filmmaking further than anyone alive. He used science, math and the language of cinema to completely alter the way humans view the universe. To fully understand his films, you need to read his book.

In the Blink of an Eye

Author(s): Walter Murch

In the Blink of an Eye is editor Walter Murch's essay of film editing. Starting with what might seem to be the most basic editing question - Why do cuts work? - he treats the reader to a marvelous "ride" through the esthetics and practical concerns of cutting film. Along the way, he offers his insights on such subjects as continuity and discontinuity in editing, dreaming, and real life; the criteria of a good cut; and the blink of the eye as both an analog to and an emotional cue for the cut. New to this second edition is Murch's lengthy meditation on the current state of digital editing.

Making Movies

Why does a director choose a particular script? What must they do in order to keep actors fresh and truthful through take after take of a single scene? How do you stage a shootout—involving more than one hundred extras and three colliding taxis—in the heart of New York’s diamond district? What does it take to keep the studio honchos happy? From the first rehearsal to the final screening, Making Movies is a master’s take, delivered with clarity, candor, and a wealth of anecdote.

DETOUR Hollywood

In “DETOUR: Hollywood,” Dickerson puts the making of his “Underground Hit,” Detour, on display for all to see. He will teach you what you really need to know about making a microbudget film, or a film of any budget for that matter, from the nuts and bolts of directing, to getting your movie made and out into the world, including

Master Shots Vol 1, 2nd edition

Master Shots gives filmmakers the techniques they need to execute complex, original shots on any budget. By using powerful master shots and well-executed moves, you can develop a strong style and stand out from the crowd.

The Filmmakers' Handbook

The fifth edition of the authoritative guide to producing, directing, shooting, editing, and distributing your video or film. Whether you aspire to be a great filmmaker yourself or are looking for movie gifts, this comprehensive guide to filmmaking is the first step in turning a hobby into a career.

If It's Purple, Someone's Gonna Die

If it's Purple, Someone's Gonna Die is a must-read book for all film students, film professionals, and others interested in filmmaking. This enlightening book guides filmmakers toward making the right color selections for their films, and helps movie buffs understand why they feel the way they do while watching movies that incorporate certain colors.