Download or read book The Beginning Filmmaker s Guide to a Successful First Film written by Renee Harmon and published by Walker. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are producing an entry-required short for acceptance into film school, a student film as a class assignment, a demo reel for prospective employers, or a home video, making a film is a challenging task. The Beginning Filmmaker's Guide to a Successful First Film can make your task much easier. Combining classroom theory with practical, hands-on advice, Renee Harmon and Jim Lawrence offer helpful tips and detailed guidelines on choosing the right kind of project, from a slice-of-life video to a documentary or short dramatic film; writing a script that can be produced within the resources and time available; assembling film financing and preparing a budget; casting the right actors and making the most of the rehearsal process; and selecting and entering the more that 35 film festivals that showcase new films nationwide. This book is an essential production and career resource for every beginning and intermediate filmmaker.
Download or read book Running the Show written by Liz Gill and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-09-12 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it's a crew of two hundred shooting a cast of thousands on horseback, or a crew of twelve filming one person in a room, each and every successful movie production requires a strong First Assistant Director (AD) at its helm. In this new and updated edition, veteran First AD Liz Gill walks you through the entire filmmaking process through the perspective of the First AD, from pre-production, shoot, wrap, and everything in between. This book provides invaluable insight into working as a First Assistant Director, featuring tricks-of-the-trade for breaking down a script, creating a schedule and organizing test shoots, alongside how to use turnaround time, weather cover, split days, overtime and continuous days to balance a challenging schedule and get the most from the cast, crew and the shoot. This new edition has been fully updated and expanded throughout to provide up-to-date coverage on new equipment and software, health and safety considerations and the implications of VFX. This is the essential guide to becoming a successful First Assistant Director, ideal for professional and aspiring AD’s seeking to further their career, students of directing and production looking to gain a better understanding of how this department works and anyone interested in film and TV production. The accompanying eResources provide an expanded selection of sample call sheets, report templates, checklists, and other useful documents.
Download or read book The Guerilla Film Makers Pocketbook written by Chris Jones and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IF YOU'VE NEVER MADE A FILM BEFORE, THIS AMAZING BOOK WILL TELL YOU: * How other young film makers made their first movie and found massive success * How to take your great ideas and turn them into great films * How to build a team to make your movie now * How to harness cheap technology to make expensive looking films * How to avoid hundreds of pitfalls many other film makers will fall into * How to find audiences and even make money from your movie Veterans of the indie film scene, the authors have produced numerous low budget feature films, sold projects to Hollywood studios, come perilously close to an Oscar nomination, and even ended up in prison! They're also the team behind the best selling Guerilla Film Makers Handbooks series, selling over 100,000 copies around the world and they've taught thousands of emerging film makers the key skills needed to make their own great movies to launch a career. Their offices are at Ealing Studios in London and in Los Angeles.
Download or read book The Beginning Filmmaker s Guide to Directing written by Renee Harmon and published by Walker Books. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides the orientation and training you need to get a film project off the ground. For the writer, actor, or cinematographer who wants to earn the right to wear the director's hat, here's the commonsense, nuts-and-bolts advice necessary to get a movie from the idea stage to the screen. This is an ideal training manual for the beginner or recent film school graduate with only limited funds, written by a professional moviemaker active in the low-budget field. This book covers such key topics as the economics of directing, how not to waste money, how to cast and rehearse actors, ways to handle disputes, the development of an approved script into an actual shooting script, practice scenes for camera setups and movement, location and scene breakdowns, elements of editing, trick shots, what you need to know about crews and equipment, and pre- and post-production essentials. The interest in filmmaking continues to burgeon, as do markets for film and trained film professionals. Directors and their skills are needed in many rapidly growing arenas of the entertainment industry: cable, TV, domestic video, and home video markets overseas as well as in the United States, plus industrial and educational filmmaking. Renee Harmon has over a dozen years of experience as a producer and director. With her at your side, you will have one of the best teachers in the business guiding you every step of the way.
Download or read book Digital Filmmaking for Beginners A Practical Guide to Video Production written by Michael K. Hughes and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to create professional-quality digital videos--faster than you can say "lights, camera, action" Digital video cameras are everywhere--even on our phones! But cameras don't make great movies; filmmakers do. Written by a seasoned pro with 40 years of teaching experience, Digital Filmmaking for Beginners is your fully illustrated introduction to all technical aspects of digital filmmaking. Featuring clear, concise instruction--accompanied by online video demonstrations--this comprehensive guide covers the best methods and techniques to plan and script projects; set up lighting, microphones, and cameras; and shoot, edit, and apply postproduction effects and other finishing touches. Whether you're an amateur film buff or an aspiring professional videographer, this is the source for everything you need to bring your ideas from the page to the screen. Coverage includes: Best practices to ensure smooth operations in all project phases, from planning to post production Recommendations on selecting and purchasing cameras, filming gear, and the best editing and effects software to fit your budget and needs Advice on planning, shooting, editing, and other technical elements Fully illustrated tutorials on composition, framing, and other visual storytelling techniques Exclusive bonus online content, including finished video demonstrations of key filmmaking techniques and informative articles
Download or read book The Filmmaker s Handbook written by Steven Ascher and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-11-27 with total page 898 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authoritative guide to producing, directing, shooting, editing, and distributing your video or film. Whether you aspire to be a great filmmaker yourself or are looking for movie gifts, this comprehensive guide to filmmaking is the first step in turning a hobby into a career. Widely acknowledged as the “bible” of video and film production, and used in courses around the world, The Filmmaker’s Handbook is now updated with the latest advances in HD and digital formats. For students and teachers, professionals and novices, this indispensable handbook covers all aspects of movie making. • Techniques for making dramatic features, documentaries, corporate, broadcast, and experimental videos and films • Shooting with DSLRs, video, film, and digital cinema cameras • In-depth coverage of lenses, lighting, sound recording, editing, and mixing • Understanding HDR, RAW, Log, 4K, UHD, and other formats • The business aspects of funding and producing your project • Getting your movie shown in theaters, on television, streaming services, and online
Download or read book Shot by Shot written by John Cantine and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A clear, easy-to-read introductory text designed for the beginning filmmaker working in high definition digital video or 16mm or super-8 film. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each of which deals with the basic language, processes and techniques of filmmaking: The Moving Image, Film Camera and Film Stock, Video Camera and Recorder, The Lens, Composition, Continuity, Editing Theory, Editing Mechanics, Pre-production, Lighting, Sound, and Distribution. It includes a comprehensive glossary of important terms"--Cover, p. [4].
Download or read book It s Simply Filmmaking written by Cali Gilbert and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-13 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide to creating a successful career as a female filmmaker. Reference manual packed with information for the aspiring and emerging filmmaker. Includes interviews with 28 prominent filmmakers. Glossary of film terms. List of film festivals. Resource section with listing of important sites every filmmaker should be aware of.
Download or read book The Indie Filmmaker A Beginner s Guide written by and published by David D. Ford. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I am an independent filmmaker from East Texas area and I've put together a step-by-step process that I utilized in making two feature length films, both of which have either won awards or been nominated. Also, both of my films have received numerous distribution offers and is currently in global distribution on video demand platforms like Vudu, Hulu, Google Play, itunes, Amazon Prime, ect. If you have a vision of making a movie as a future filmmaker but don't know where to start, this book is perfect for you. The good news is that you don't need thousands of dollars to make a movie. Of course it helps, but I only had $1800 to start my first feature film. I got tired of waiting on Hollywood or some unrealistic break, so I decided to become Hollywood in East Texas, and I did. You can too if you follow my guide. I never claim this will be easy because making a movie is hard work, but it's the kind of hard work I love and am passionate about. I didn't have a booklet to help me along when I first started so I learned the best way, through experience. I sum up the steps that will save you time and money from pre-production to post production in this ebook. It is practical and affordable. I don't talk about theory here. Instead, I list the process in steps. If you are skeptical to any of this, please take a moment and watch the short video where I show evidence of my awards, films, and experience.
Download or read book The Filmmaker s Guide to Visual Effects written by Eran Dinur and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-03-27 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Filmmaker’s Guide to Visual Effects offers a practical, detailed guide to visual effects for non-VFX specialists working in film and television. In contemporary filmmaking and television production, visual effects are used extensively in a wide variety of genres and formats to contribute to visual storytelling, help deal with production limitations, and reduce budget costs. Yet for many directors, producers, editors, and cinematographers, visual effects remain an often misunderstood aspect of media production. In this book, award-winning VFX supervisor and instructor Eran Dinur introduces readers to visual effects from the filmmaker’s perspective, providing a comprehensive guide to conceiving, designing, budgeting, planning, shooting, and reviewing VFX, from pre-production through post-production. The book will help readers: Learn what it takes for editors, cinematographers, directors, producers, gaffers, and other filmmakers to work more effectively with the visual effects team during pre-production, on the set and in post, use visual effects as a narrative aid, reduce production costs, and solve problems on location; Achieve a deeper understanding of 3D, 2D, and 2.5D workflows; the various VFX crafts from matchmove to compositing; essential concepts like photorealism, parallax, roto, and extraction; become familiar with the most common types of VFX, their role in filmmaking, and learn how to plan effectively for the cost and complexity of VFX shots; See visual effects concepts brought to life in practical, highly illustrated examples drawn from the real-world experiences of industry professionals, and discover how to better integrate visual effects into your own projects.
Download or read book 21st Century Film Student Primer written by John Pozer and published by . This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if there was an easy-to-follow roadmap for beginner filmmakers to realize their best film school experience? 21st Century Film Student PRIMER is thoughtfully geared towards helping students ensure that their investment in post-secondary film education delivers the maximum possible return. Cinema, media, and visual arts programs want successful students, and PRIMER lays out a practical approach for scholastic achievement. Award-winning filmmaker and educator, John Pozer, draws on thirty-five years of experience to inspire and empower the up-and-coming filmmakers of tomorrow. A straight-forward, entertaining and comprehensive guide filled with proven strategies, helpful tips, and creative exercises used by writers, directors, and filmmakers around the world. No matter which school you want to attend, or what kind of films you want to make, you'll find time-tested advice on how to build your voice, accomplish your best work, and make the most out of your creative time and efforts. PRIMER is the first book film schools want students to read. It is the must-have companion for anyone setting out to study filmmaking. "Every film student should be hanging onto this book from the day they first consider film school to the day they graduate." - Sebastien de Castell, Former Director of Program Development, Vancouver Film School. "Simple, insightful, and to-the-point. Nobody can tell you if film school is right for you, but Pozer's insight can guide you to the right place to make that call." - Tony Zhou, Co-Writer/Director/Editor, Every Frame a Painting.
Download or read book Girl Director written by Andrea Richards and published by . This book was released on 2005-04-01 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chock-full of fascinating photographs and colorful directives, GIRL DIRECTOR is an instruction manual, history lesson, scrapbook, and celebration of women and film rolled into one. Director and cinephile Andrea Richards all but hands the reader a camera as she raucously paves the way for young women to make their own films. Sharing tales of the coolest femme filmmakers from history and recounting advice from the best women directors now in the business, Richards explains step by step how anyone can make a film using a standard video camera. Covering such topics as screenwriting, storyboards, set design, editing, distribution, Claymation, music videos, film festivals, and the digital revolution, GIRL DIRECTOR is a must-have handbook for the aspiring auteur of any age.A guide to do-it-yourself filmmaking from a female perspective, featuring accessible expert advice and a hip history of women in film.A must-have reference (and an excellent gift) for tweens, teens, adults, or anyone interested in making movies.Includes specifics on the who, what, where, and how of making low-budget videos and films.
Download or read book Film Directing Fundamentals written by Nicholas Proferes and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-08-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visualize your films before shooting!
Download or read book The First Frame written by Steve McCarten and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The First Frame: A Beginner's Guide to Making and Screening Your First Short Film" by Steve McCarten Embark on your filmmaking journey with "The First Frame," the ultimate guide for aspiring filmmakers. Whether you're a novice or looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive book provides you with the knowledge and tools you need to bring your cinematic vision to life. Inside these pages, Steve McCarten, an accomplished filmmaker and educator, takes you through each step of the filmmaking process. From finding inspiration and developing your story to navigating the complexities of film festivals and distribution, this guide covers it all. Learn essential techniques for scriptwriting, directing, editing, and more, while gaining insights into industry standards and best practices. What You'll Discover: Inspiration and Story Development: Learn how to turn your ideas into compelling narratives. Scriptwriting Essentials: Master the fundamentals of screenwriting, including structure and character development. Pre-Production Planning: Get tips on budgeting, assembling your team, and planning your shoot. Storyboarding and Shot Planning: Visualize your film with detailed storyboards and shot lists. Location Scouting and Set Preparation: Find and prepare the perfect locations for your shoot. Equipment and Technical Basics: Understand the essential equipment and technical know-how needed for filming. Directing and Filming: Learn how to communicate your vision and work efficiently on set. Editing and Post-Production: Dive into the editing process and finalize your film with professional post-production techniques. Preparing for the Screening: Plan and execute a successful premiere. Navigating Film Festivals and Distribution: Effectively submit your film to festivals and distribute it to a wider audience. Filled with practical tips, real-world examples, and exercises, "The First Frame" also includes a comprehensive glossary of filmmaking terms, a resource list of essential books, websites, and communities, and expert advice from Steve McCarten's extensive career in the film industry. About the Author: Steve McCarten is a distinguished filmmaker and educator with extensive experience in directing, writing, and more recently, teaching at Bournemouth University on the South Coast of England. Passionate about storytelling and nurturing new talent, Steve brings his wealth of knowledge to help aspiring filmmakers succeed. Whether you're making your first short film or enhancing your filmmaking skills, "The First Frame" is your essential guide to success. Start your journey today and bring your cinematic dreams to life!
Download or read book The Angry Filmmaker Survival Guide written by Kelley Baker and published by . This book was released on 2009-05-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Angry Filmmaker's Survival Guide Part One: Making the Extreme No Budget Film "When it comes to independent filmmaking Kelley Baker is the real thing. His experience, observations and practical advice reveals the raw truth about an important art form that has been hijacked, over-romanticized and betrayed by everyone from the mainstream media to its very own champions. This book is about real filmmaking. If you are thinking about making an independent film, you must read this book." Brian Johnson, author, screenwriter, and director "Angry or not, Kelley Baker knows his stuff, and he tells it all in this book that's part indie film war story, part instructional manual for true independents, and part furious rant. It's always entertaining, and it might just tick you off, but - most important - the advice contained within these pages will help you get your film made. Anyone reading this book can tell Baker truly wants to help passionate wannabe filmmakers realize their creative visions without going bankrupt or making the kinds of mistakes they can't afford to make." Chris Hansen, Writer/Director The Proper Care and Feeding of an American Messiah. & Endings. Kelley Baker is the Angry Filmmaker. But his independent films are not angry, they're honest. He's angry at the state of independent film. For Baker, it's about telling the story, not what actors are starring in it. From making award winning short films to the trials and tribulations of making three independent features with tiny budgets and no financial backing. Kelley lays it all out. Dealing with the "Independent Film World" and the lies they tell. His films have been seen all over the world and no one has ever guessed his budgets or the struggles of making them look as good as they do. This book takes you step by step through making films on very little money, interspersed with tales of how the business really operates and the frustrations of being a Real Independent Filmmaker. Like any good survivalist, Kelley Baker doesn't beat around the bush - he gets right down to the nitty-gritty heart of the matter right way. His 12 chapter Survival Guide is a compact, no-holds-barred 12-step program to creating what Baker calls "The Extreme No-Budget Film." Baker is on fire about making films. You will be too after reading this brutally honest compilation of personal stories and practical advice from the front lines of independent filmmaking. Morrie Warshawski, Consultant and Author (Shaking the Money Tree: The Art of Getting Grants and Donations for Film and Video - 3rd Edition) Read this book and you will not only SURVIVE but you will SUCCEED. One of the best books on making your way through the independent filmmaking jungle with justifiably-angry filmmaker Kelley Baker as your top-notch guide: Funny, profane and committed to telling the unblemished truth. Don't make your next movie until you've read this terrific book. John Gaspard, Author, Digital Filmmaking 101, Fast, Cheap and Under Control, and Fast, Cheap and Written That Way. This is a killer book. It tells you what your teachers can't, because they haven't done it. It tells you what your friends can't, for the same reason. Jammed with tons of useful advice, Baker's book is an invaluable "think before you shoot" guide for beginning filmmakers, as well as people who've been around the block, but need a refresher course. William M. Akers, author of Your Screenplay Sucks! 100 Ways To Make It Great Finally, a film resource that tells it like it is! As a film festival director, I watch hundreds (if not thousands) of films a year - some good, many flawed. I wish I could afford to send copies of "Survival Guide: Part 1" to every director I encounter, to help them identify and correct potential issues before they roll the camera. Jon Gann, Director, DC Shorts Film Festival Here, with all his attitude, is the wisdom of an Angry Filmmaker, gained the hard way, through experience.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Low Budget Feature Filmmaking written by Josh Becker and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2006-02-01 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most books about film production assume that you have an idea and a script to shoot. Most screenwriting books are geared to how to write a script that you can sell to Hollywood (as though the authors of these books had the slightest clue) and do not take into consideration that you might be shooting the script yourself, possibly with your own money. This book is about how to write a script properly that you can rationally shoot, how to shoot it, how to finish it, how to sell it, and also how to get it shown.
Download or read book How to Make It from a No To Whoa Budget written by Tazito Garcia and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-14 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The smartphone phenomena has changed the way the world captures moments. Social networking apps and video-sharing platforms have encouraged this content creation era and made it a social norm. As a result, we live in one of the greatest filmmaking generations with the ability to conveniently access amazing cameras to make a movie any time.In How to Make it From No-To-Whoa, award winning independent film director Tazito Garcia reveals the secrets of how to create a Low-to-No-budget. It provides you with the basic insight, terminology, simple methods and hacks into filmmaking from script to screen. The concepts shared are illustrated with real life personal examples and experiences of real winning formulas that will push the boundaries of your low-budget-films. Whether you are a student taking an introductory film class, social media influencer or an aspiring filmmaker who needs initiation, this pocketbook is the key to success.
