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Summary: Essential Reading
Review: "First Time Director" by Gil Bettman gives insight into all aspects of film making. I consider this book essential reading for new and experienced directors alike. "First Time Director" is also informative reading for the non-director in the industry.
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Summary: Essential Reading
Review: "First Time Director" by Gil Bettman gives insight into all aspects of film making. I consider this book essential reading for new and experienced directors alike. "First Time Director" is also informative reading for the non-director in the industry.
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Summary: LIGHTS, CAMERA, INSIGHT
Review: 'First Time Director' goes beyond the usual instuctional book and puts the reader in the shoes of a first time director. Then writer Gil Bettman gently takes the reader/1st time director by the hand and leads him or her through the production minefield with clarity, style and sly wit. By the time you've finished this book, the reader feels like he's made his first film! Concise, more than informative and fun!
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Summary: The basics
Review: Before dreaming of making movies, the basics have to be learned. In "First Time Director" Bettman takes all the basics in filmmaking and tells it like a true storyteller. After all that's what a director's job is (to tell stories) and he does a fine job with this one.
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Summary: Inspiring!
Review: Bettman makes no apologies as he delves into the psyche of Hollywood and breaks down what every fledgling director should know before swimming with the sharks. As an aspiring director, I found his book to not only take a sharp and no-nonsense look at the technical aspects of directing, but be incredibly inspiring at the same time. One can imagine Gil down in the trenches as opposed to on the lofty throne of an uber-director; making it seem possible that with the tools and perspiration, one's dreams are definitely within reach.
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Summary: Inspiring!
Review: Bettman makes no apologies as he delves into the psyche of Hollywood and breaks down what every fledgling director should know before swimming with the sharks. As an aspiring director, I found his book to not only take a sharp and no-nonsense look at the technical aspects of directing, but be incredibly inspiring at the same time. One can imagine Gil down in the trenches as opposed to on the lofty throne of an uber-director; making it seem possible that with the tools and perspiration, one's dreams are definitely within reach.
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Summary: A gem!
Review: Bettman's guide through the tumultuous undertaking of a first film is brilliant. He understands the reality of what it takes to direct in film and television and this is a must have reference for anyone looking to hit a home run in the industry. This tested professional gets it and it comes through in this awesome source of information! Bettman preaches, "The master becomes the coverage." (pp. 79-86) In my line of work, it better, because you only get one chance.
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Summary: A gem!
Review: Bettman's guide through the tumultuous undertaking of a first film is brilliant. He understands the reality of what it takes to direct in film and television and this is a must have reference for anyone looking to hit a home run in the industry. This tested professional gets it and it comes through in this awesome source of information! Bettman preaches, "The master becomes the coverage." (pp. 79-86) In my line of work, it better, because you only get one chance.
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Summary: An insider's account
Review: Finally, someone has taken the time to carefully lead the first-timer down the path toward a better cinema. In a world over-crowded with Entertainment Tonight wannabes and Tarrantino sneers, Bettman has demystified the "how to" of filmmaking in a way that puts the burgeoning population of film students more at ease with the daunting task of making their first film. Anyone who is starting out, whether in film school or making cinema in their kitchen, needs to check this book out before making crucial mistakes when attempting the most fascinating artform the 20th century left behind. Michael Miner, director, THE BOOK OF STARS, co-writer, ROBOCOP
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Summary: essential book
Review: For anybody interested in pursuing film directing, or
just interested in understanding filmmaking better,
this is an essential book to read, consider and apply
to the craft of making movies. Gil Bettman precisely
delivers the best of his knowledge in an uncontrived
and well-supported manner. This book is fantastic and
should be a reference to all novice filmmakers. Hands
down, it's one of the best books in helping first-time
filmmakers find answers.
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