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Summary: excellent !
Review: this is a book written by professionals on their experience . make sure to have it in your library because this book has all the information on how to getting your career started with less money in your pocket . the writers are humorous . this ia an ideal book for getting the information on how to get your career started in films , specially when you are not in LA or NY city . good luck ,
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Summary: Live fast and dirty?
Review: This is a pretty good book that tells you about how to make a movie without a lot of money. There's a lot of good nuts and bolts info. But if the thought of haggling and begging for everything doesn't strike you as very fun then you might want to look elsewhere. Also, DV film is changing so fast that there's a world of technical info that makes books like these obsolete the by the time they get published. (Props to the authors for noting this themselves)
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Summary: WHAT A WAIST OF TIME AND MONEY.....DON'T BUY THIS BOOK
Review: This is not the first book I read on the subject, and although I'm not an expert, I don't need to be one to realized It failed to communicate the basics on independet film production. It lacks a lot of info on contacts for production and didn't even mention or reviewed any specific product that can be used in film making, wich its what most novice people intersted in the subject are looking for. The way the book was set up didn't help much either. Most of the reference, which is minumum and simplistic, is in the back of the book instead of in the same page. That make you having to go back and forth. If you want a better book on the subject stick to the Dummies' one....you will note the difference.
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Summary: Buy This Book First
Review: This is the book I've been looking for. If you are looking to make your first digital feature or short, this is the place to start. After purchasing 15-20 books on shooting film and video, this is the book I wish I had read first. The book describes in plain terms (without being patronizing) what is needed to produce a digital feature. From finding scripts, to casting actors and crew, all the way through to post-production and distribution, this book will guide you all the way. It gives examples of special effects, breaking down your script and creating a shooting schedule, sample actor and location release forms, even inexpensive meal suggestions for feeding your cast and crew during production! Dale Newton and John Gaspard know their craft. They've shot feature films in both film and video formats, and have many essential tips for the low/no budget filmmaker. The book is written with a sense of humor. The authors laugh at some of their mistakes while helping us avoid those same problems. If you are a novice or budding filmmaker but need a little direction to get started, this is the book for you.
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Summary: 0 Stars --- Lost my money
Review: Very unhappy. The book failed and took my money.
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