References or Guides for a beginner

[Mike.d756]

I just started looking into creating videos, as I am a VJ, and I want to be able to make my own loops for preformances. I have a macbook pro with final cut studio 2, and will be buying a semi-professional grade camera soon (looking into either the Canon GL2 or Sony DCR_VX2100). Does anyone have any suggestions for references or guides to the theory cinematography, and video editing? Thanks.

Cheers.

 

[Sacred-E-Cat_Pictures]

It's a little dated, and a pretty "dry" read, but "The 5 C's of Cinematography" is definitely the bible.

 

[Will Vincent]

Most VJ stuff I've seen tends to be pretty unconventional..