I would like to make a list of good books on video editing and similar fields, such as CC or compositing, shooting, directing, etc..
I start to list the readings I liked relying on your experience to get to know others (maybe the world of audio that I dont know at all):
The best Ive read is Color Correction Handbook by Alexis Van Hurkman. More than professional level, clear, complete and full of workflow step by step. To have absolutely.
For special effects and compositing:
The art and science of digital compositing by Ron Brinkmann: a clear theoretical introduction.
Digital compositing for film and video by Steve Wright. Clear, complete and full of step-by-step workflows. Another must have!
For cameras and the cameramans job:
Digital cinematography by David Stump. Complete and thorough. A bit boring for me.
I just bought Gael Chandlers Cut by cut on editing, but I havent read it yet.
Let me also quote an Italian book on the job of the director of photography:
Manuale di cinematografia professionale by Stefano Rosso. As interesting and complete as it is pleasant to read.