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Summary: Good introduction to filmmaking
Review: An excellent overview to the filmmaking process for anyone seriously interested in acquiring a knowledge of the process at any level, not just those intending to work on a low budget. It's a light read - without being frivolous - and the authors share their real-life experience in a practical and accessible fashion.
When you have read this, you will have a fair grasp of what awaits you and an appreciation of the total process. Highlights for me were the sections on Preproduction (a very digestible overview), and Casting (you can save yourself some unnecessary and awkward moments here - this was my favourite chapter), Finding Crew, and Distribution.
This is not a pump-you-up motivational book for dreamers. It's a practical overview for people who are committed to engaging with their own learning curve and realise they can minimise the pain by learning from others.
My only criticism is that it uses the ridiculous personal pronoun inversion Americans seem so enamoured with (she and he, etc) and of labouring points of so-called sexual equality. It's annoying, distracting and not something those with healthy hormone levels should engage in. Having said that, it's not on every page and certainly not a reason to miss this book.
This book should be followed by both the Guerrilla film maker's handbooks for the sake of additional depth.
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Summary: A superbly organized and presented resource
Review: Collaboratively written by film production experts Dale Newton and John Gaspard, Digital Filmmaking 101: An Essential Guide To Producing Low Budget Movies is a highly practical and informative guide to the creation of low-budget movies utilizing innovative film making technologies and the personal computer. From how to handle digital video equipment, to scripting and casting, production and distribution, to working the film festival circuit, Digital Filmmaking 101 is a superbly organized and presented resource recommended for all aspiring student and independent filmmakers.
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Summary: The perfect book for you? I think so.
Review: I ordered Digital Filmmaking 101 a few days ago. Since then, I live in a well-isolated world where only this book exists. And of course snacks and pops close enough not having to get off the couch. Not only does it give you essential information but keep you entertained through the last page. It's a great pick for your first book about filmmaking just as well as your next one for your shelf. Thoroughly walks you through the development of your movie from picking the perfect script, budget building, recruiting your crew, find locations. Even what business forms you should consider. To pre-production, casting the cast, production and post-production. And finally: distribution. In a nutshell, I can highly recommend this book to anyone with the dream of making their first low-budget digital feature film. It's a must read.Good luck.
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Summary: Excellent, well-put together, not too dumbed down or techie
Review: Just loved this book. It covered everything, as in everything. If your knowledge or project is highly specialized, there may be parts you zip through, but this is an excellent read either cover to cover or to refer back to.
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Summary: 0 Stars --- Lost my money
Review: This book is a hoot! Read it before you read anything other than Rebel without a Crew. No other book makes digital filmmaking fun. The section on setting up a filmming spreadsheet alone is worth the price, although you'll love the sections on special effects problemsolving. There are a lot of books about the technical aspects of digital. (Digital Filmmakers handbook, etc.) But this one is about actually making films with the stuff. THIS ONE IS A MUST READ.
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Summary: The book you have to buy about Digital filmmaking
Review: This book is a hoot! Read it before you read anything other than Rebel without a Crew. No other book makes digital filmmaking fun. The section on setting up a filmming spreadsheet alone is worth the price, although you'll love the sections on special effects problemsolving. There are a lot of books about the technical aspects of digital. (Digital Filmmakers handbook, etc.) But this one is about actually making films with the stuff. THIS ONE IS A MUST READ.
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Summary: So you want to make movies?
Review: This book is the bible for low-budget filmmakers. If you want to make your own feature length, documentary or other type of film, buy this book! It covers all aspects from pre to post-production. Real world insight into real dollar situation. Even if you just want to make you home movies of the dog better, this is the book for you.
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Summary: good for first time filmmakers
Review: this book was both encouraging and discouraging. most of the book was encouraging, in the fact that it made me want to pick up a camera and start making a movie today. The most discouraging parts involving paying taxes, and distribution, was like reality hitting me in the face like a sack of bricks. overall, the book is very true to industry standards.
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Summary: Depth and breadth
Review: This book was impressive not just for the depth of detail it gave - it's an intensely hands-on book filled with practical advice. What makes this book stand out from others I've read like it is the breadth of material covered - the entire filmmaking process. Beginning with a pep-talk to inspire you to take the plunge and just do it, you're then taken through the entire filmmaking process, through to distribution. One thing covered with great clarity is the business aspects, which are rarely discussed with any real honesty in other books.
I would recommend this book just for the organizational advice alone.
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Summary: A must have if you desire to make low-budget films
Review: This guide does what is promises. It won't help you make a hollywood blockbuster, but it never says it will. If you want to make a top notch low budget film, you will want to read this book. I mean, not many of us with digital cameras can afford right now to put too much money into our movies. We have jobs to go to until our film careers take off.
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