Recommended reading - Master Shots Volume 3, by Christopher Kenworthy (2013):

Master Shots

Volume 3

The Director's Vision: 100 Setups, Scenes and Moves for Your Breakthrough Movie

By Christopher Kenworthy.

Published by Michael Wiese Productions.

Published 2013.

Paperback.

ISBN-10: 1615931546

ISBN-13: 978-1615931545

Description:

This book is a highly visual exploration of the best shots, moves, and set-ups in the industry. It reveals the secrets behind each shot's success, so it can be adapted to a director's individual scenes.

Your job is to create shots that reveal story, expose emotion, explore character and capture the unique feeling of your film. At the same time, you should stamp your film with your own style. This book can help you do that, whatever your experience, because it challenges you to imagine a creative solution for every scene in your film.

Recommended reading - Master Shots Volume 2, by Christopher Kenworthy (2011):

Master Shots

Volume 2

100 Ways to Shoot Great Dialogue Scenes

By Christopher Kenworthy.

Published by Michael Wiese Productions.

Published 2011.

Paperback.

ISBN-10: 1615930558

ISBN-13: 978-1615930555

Description:

Dialogue scenes are the most important moments in your film, but most directors get them wrong. If you block your scenes well, you do more than capture the basic scene; you echo the meaning, emotion, and drama of every moment. That is never more important than with dialogue. Whatever your budget, there is an exciting way to capture dialogue. It is a tragedy that so many directors are happy to open a scene with a moving master shot, and then just settle into dull coverage for the dialogue. You can do better than that and Master Shots Vol 2 gives you 100 ways to shoot dynamic dialogue.

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.