Film Directing: Shot by Shot - 25th Anniversary Edition: Visualizing from Concept to Screen

Shot by Shot is a comprehensive guide to visual storytelling for aspiring directors, cinematographers, editors, and producers.

With over 800 photos and illustrations, this book provides a complete source for preplanning the look of a movie.

The updated edition includes new examples from movies such as Citizen Kane, Blade Runner, Deadpool, and Moonrise Kingdom, as well as the concept of A, I, and L patterns to simplify staging choices.

Shot by Shot uniquely blends story analysis with compositional strategies, providing a detailed analysis of Steven Spielberg's scene design for Empire of the Sun.

This book is a must-read for anyone looking to master the craft of visual storytelling in filmmaking.