Camera Shot Guide: Framing, Angles and Movement

A technical reference on the tools behind the image, covering light meters, cameras, film stocks, exposure and the full postproduction workflow. Written for filmmakers who want to understand the craft side of shooting rather than just the theory.

Kodak

A complete treatment of motion picture camera work from the era when the craft was being codified, covering lenses, exposure, lighting setups and laboratory practice. Useful for understanding why the conventions of cinematography look the way they do.

Herbert C. McKay

A hands on guide that walks through camera settings, composition, three point lighting, audio and editing technique in short practical chapters. A fast way to get a first shoot planned, lit and cut.

Jordan Epp

A short visual primer on shot types and what each one does to an audience, from the establishing wide to the extreme close up. Includes a worked example of how to cover a basic scene.

Timothy Heiderich