Recommended reading - Master Shots Volume 1, by Christopher Kenworthy (2009):

Master Shots

Volume 1

100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on Your Low-Budget Movie

By Christopher Kenworthy.

Published by Michael Wiese Productions.

Published 2009.

Paperback.

ISBN-10: 1932907513

ISBN-13: 978-1932907513

Description:

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, directors can develop a strong style and stand out from the crowd. Most low-budget movies look low-budget because the director is forced to compromise at the last minute. Master Shots gives you so many powerful techniques that youll be able to respond, even under pressure, and create knock-out shots. Even when the clock is ticking and the light is fading, the techniques in this book can rescue your film and make every shot look like it cost a fortune. Each technique is illustrated with samples from great feature films and computer-generated diagrams for absolute clarity.