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Summary: A few comments on this updated classic
Review: "This book is a must. It is a straightforward, insightful, and articulate account of what it takes to make a successful feature film." --Ridley Scott"Absolutely crucial for filmmakers." --FILMS IN REVIEW "A clear, direct guide. I wish I had had this book when I started." --John Carpenter "Superb in both its conception and execution." --David Puttnam "Anyone involved in the making of motion pictures, from television commercials to studio pictures, should read this book before beginning their next production." --Fay Kanin, former president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences "First rate . . . belongs in the classroom and should be read by many of those now teaching film history and criticism." --LOS ANGELES TIMES
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Summary: Applicable from the streets of LA to the beaches of Sydney
Review: As an Australian filmmaker, it would seem a waste of time and money to get hold of a film production book written for primarily the US market. But in this case, it was time and money very well spent. I bought this book nearly four years ago, and it has proven to be an invaluable resource in all my work. From a smaller independent Australian film to the latest international theatrical release, the tips, insights, strategies and suggestions contained in this book have helped clarify, focus and guide decisions and choices that have paid off enormously. Yes, this book is heavy on detail, but this is a subject that can appear to be deceptively simple, and in reality is far from. Gregory Goodell has gone through every stage of making your film, any film, and has done so admirably well, emphasising the pitfalls that often land filmmakers in trouble, and how to avoid them yourself. Any filmmaker who wishes to comprehend and orienteer the complex world of filmmaking, anywhere in the world, and make a film properly from start to finish, would be well advised to add this book to their collection.
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Summary: Almost a 5-star, but . . .
Review: As the previous reviewers have noted, this is the most comprehensive book available on the topic. It would be a 5-star recommendation if it weren't for frequent copy-editing errors. The typos are abundant, detracting from an otherwise outstanding work.
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Summary: A great comprehensive step by step guide in film Production
Review: Gregory Godell accomplishes the dificult task of explaining you the "Hows", and "Whys" of film Production. Its a straightfoward isightful and articualte recolection of what is needed to learn of film production.
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Summary: Almost a 5-star, but . . .
Review: If you are planning to shoot your own movie or start your own independent production company then you've got to read this book. This is the most comprehensive guide I've come across and believe me I've searched!
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Summary: A complete guide is right!
Review: If you are planning to shoot your own movie or start your own independent production company then you've got to read this book. This is the most comprehensive guide I've come across and believe me I've searched!
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Summary: Greg's genius, heart and soul shine through in his book.
Review: Thanks for sharing your knowledge, expertise and passion for writing and producing film. When you share years of garnered experience, education and writing, you've given back to the world. New young writers will save much precious time from the wisdom in your book. This in turn will free them to dedicate even more time to their own writing. You've blazed a trail for them. God bless you for this book and for your years of dedication and contribution to the film industry. A fan and friend from the past. :)
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Summary: Greg's genius, heart and soul shine through in his book.
Review: Thanks for sharing your knowledge, expertise and passion for writing and producing film. When you share years of garnered experience, education and writing, you've given back to the world. New young writers will save much precious time from the wisdom in your book. This in turn will free them to dedicate even more time to their own writing. You've blazed a trail for them. God bless you for this book and for your years of dedication and contribution to the film industry. A fan and friend from the past. :)
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Summary: how to discourage a dreamer
Review: This book does do a wonderful job at making sure that a person does not blindly go about trying to make the next "El Mariachi" or "Blair Witch Project". The constant statements of risks involved, rules and regulations about unions and permits will start to make most people who are fantasizing about making a film outside the studio system will begin to worry about the realistic risks and chances one has to take on this journey. The thing is that there is a very pesimistic point of view throughout the majority of the writing that seems out of place in a text that proclaims itself as a way of guiding a person forward into the world of making movies. I feel that this book is best read in combination with some of the more upbeat how-to books out there, that way you can be uplifted for a while, brought back down to earth, and then enlightened and inspired again by switching back and forth between the two. Reading just this book by itself can possibility break the desire to make art, which most people of our mentality deal with enough as it is.
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Summary: how to discourage a dreamer
Review: This book does do a wonderful job at making sure that a person does not blindly go about trying to make the next "El Mariachi" or "Blair Witch Project". The constant statements of risks involved, rules and regulations about unions and permits will start to make most people who are fantasizing about making a film outside the studio system will begin to worry about the realistic risks and chances one has to take on this journey. The thing is that there is a very pesimistic point of view throughout the majority of the writing that seems out of place in a text that proclaims itself as a way of guiding a person forward into the world of making movies. I feel that this book is best read in combination with some of the more upbeat how-to books out there, that way you can be uplifted for a while, brought back down to earth, and then enlightened and inspired again by switching back and forth between the two. Reading just this book by itself can possibility break the desire to make art, which most people of our mentality deal with enough as it is.
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