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Summary: The best book ever written for the indy filmmaker
Review: After reading a few sample pages on AMAZON.COM, it seems to be a book written by some down-to-earth people. I was right.
This is, without a doubt, the best book written for an indy filmmaker. It covers every possible scenario without fluff, bad jokes and with common sense unseen in most books written on the subject.
I wholeheartedly recommend, no, REQUIRE everyone on my crew to read this book before going out on a shoot with me. It's make my professional life easier and allowed me to bond with my crew. This short, easy to read book should be required reading for anyone who wants to pick up a $199 video camera and start making zero-budget movies. I wish Hollywood would read this book, it should teach them a lesson.
Kudos to the authors!
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Summary: Not Just For Filmmakers!
Review: Although this book is ostensibly about making movies, the advice in this book could be applied to many different areas. This is simply a great book, with alot of good ideas and a refreshing dose of reality that any budding artiste will benefit from.
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Summary: Interesting insight! Recommended reading!
Review: Camille Landau and Tiara White - congratulations for writing this book.I bought this book from a recommendation of a director friend of mine and I'm the type who enjoys reading books on the entertainment and film industry. Many books lay on my shelf collecting dust because I wait to be in the mood to read them or I just don't want to relive my college days of reading books that remind me of books that are informative but yet make me want to fall a sleep. Needless to say that this is one of those books that you want to read from beginning to end. Very insightful. Inexpensive. And very motivational. Hmm...was Anthony Robbins in the room while this book was written? Anyway, Landau and White do a good job with this book. If anything, I hope it inspires the aspiring film maker to make films and do something instead of dreaming of wanting to do it. If you want to make films, make films. [CH29] Interesting insight! Recommended reading!
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Summary: Great Book.
Review: Concise, clear, focused, orgainized information. Thorough too.
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Summary: Check out Hollywood Dealmaking!
Review: Film school book is pretty good. Another I thought was EXTREMELY HELPFUL was "Hollywood Dealmaking" by Appleton & Yankelevits. Really teaches you anything you want to know about making movies!
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Summary: Why waste money on film school when you can buy this book?
Review: I am an aspiring filmmaker, as are countless others. I would love to get into UT, which has a good department, but unfortunately, it seems like all of Texas is trying to go to UT. So I have resigned myself to take film classes at the community college and read as many books about movies and movie-making to help me learn. It might be cheaper in the long run. This is one of the best books I have read so far. The chapters are organized logically, and are split into short segments. I loved this, because I didn't have to find a spot to stop reading, or wait until the end of the chapter. I could just stop after the segment and know exactly where to start up again. However, it read so well that it was hard to put down, and the short segments encouraged me to keep reading. This is not a how-to-make-a-film guide, but it is a guide on all those things that you might forget in the process of making a film, like saying thank you to what to do if you sleep with someone from the set to fixing anything with duct tape. If you want to make a movie, buy this book. If you want to learn more about making movies and what goes on behind the camera, buy this book. I wanted to go out and start filming the moment I finished it. It's true inspiration.
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Summary: Most of this should be on film school!!!
Review: I belive this two girls have done an admirable job with this book, The introduction is really a put your feet in the ground thing that make you realize how hard is the film industry.
I will like to see any of their films on amazon.com, since this book is about achiveing, I'll like to see what this girls have achieved, besides being recomended almost by every one (including me) because of this book.
A must buy even for people outside the US
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Summary: Inspiring and Liberating
Review: I found myself starting my first project after reading the first chapter! Before I was half way through I had my first offer for my creative efforts!
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Summary: A MUST Have if Your a Filmmaker
Review: I read lots of filmmaking books. I didn’t go to film school, so by reading these books it gives me an insight into the theories and aspects of filmmaking that I never thought about before. It still amazes me that I can actually learn new things about a visual medium from a book, but I always have. Every time I’m at the local bookstore I swing by the film section to see if there is anything new worth reading. (Plus it’s a great location to meet new people to get involved in my future projects.) A couple of weeks ago I picked up “What They Don’t Teach You at Film School: 161 Strategies For Making Your Own Movie No Matter What” by Camille Landau and Tiare White. At first I was skeptical about this book. Any filmmaking book that promises to show me the yellow brick road to Hollywood and filmmaking success just makes me laugh since we all know that no book can show each of us this path since it’s different for everyone. But, as I flipped through the book there in the aisle I found myself laughing and learning new things so I had to bring it home with me. The book is organized into chapters named catchy phrases as “It’s the budget, stupid…”, “Sex, lies, and 16mm….” , and “Friends, enemies, lovers, and thieves.” Within each of these chapters is an ongoing bulleted list that make up the 161 strategies mentioned in the title of the book. What I liked so much about this book is the mix of blunt honesty, real world insight and sharp humor. The authors are both graduates of USC film school and together have made over 30 short films. After completing the book I could tell that they’ve “seen battle” and are not just looking for a quick buck from writing a book. (Although, I hope they make a few because they deserve it.) I think the reason why I really liked this book so much was that it covered every aspect of movie making. What I mean is that not only will it give you tips on fixing your script (pg 54), pitching your story (pg 132) and how to finance your project (pg 201). But, they even share a recipe for cookies to help you bribe your editor if need be. (pg 26) They realize that there is much more to filmmaking then actors, producers and cameramen. They take the time to talk about life, family and the heartaches you may run into along the way to making your blockbuster. My copy is already earmark, highlighted and beat up from flipping back and forth for a confidence boost when I needed it during a rough spot on recent Foo Projects. Trust me when I say this will be the best (money) you spend for your next project. I’m not the type of guy to spoil the ending, but the last point made in the book is the most important one to remember: “#161 DO IT AGAIN: If you want to make films, make films.”
I couldn’t have said it better! Happy reading!
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Summary: Worth the price of admission!
Review: I recieved this book as a gift last Christmas when I was in the dumps about a film project I had started and not completed. I was about ready to give up on the whole thing. I read the book through in 1 1/2 sittings and came out fired up to get through the jungle of miscellaneous small and large obstacles that were in my path. A few of these gal's insights made a HUGE difference in how I went about finishing it. It was just what I needed and well worth the price of the book!!
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