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Summary: No-Budget Digital Filmmaking
Review: This book was very helpful to me as a video producer and fun to read at the same time. We do a lot of low budget videos, so I was delighted to find all these helpful hints.
I loved the lists and the overall format.
It was written in a way that I was learning and being entertained at the same time. I actually retained a lot of what I learned.
Chuck's book made me chuckle, pardon the pun.
A "must read" for anyone interested in the zany world of video production.
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Summary: Great ways to get it done on low budgets
Review: This is a very cool book for any novice, student or video professional who is faced with producing commercials and videos with very little budget to work with. Clearly the author has been challenged by a variety of clients on an assortment of projects. There is a lot to learn by reading his experiences and solutions to these challenges.In production, we tend to think our creativity will be exercised primarily in the development of concepts and scripts, but often that creativity must be tapped for technical problem solving. This book inspires one to look at low budgets and logistical nightmares as opportunities to be creative...to "make the shot" in the face of adversity, with limited lighting instruments, small crews and even insufficient available cameras. I found "No-Budget Digital Filmmaking" to be a wonderful addition to my library of film and video production books. Its a great reference one can turn too should similar challenges present themselves on any production. Good job Mr. Gloman, and thanks.
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Summary: Great ways to get it done on low budgets
Review: This is a very cool book for any novice, student or video professional who is faced with producing commercials and videos with very little budget to work with. Clearly the author has been challenged by a variety of clients on an assortment of projects. There is a lot to learn by reading his experiences and solutions to these challenges. In production, we tend to think our creativity will be exercised primarily in the development of concepts and scripts, but often that creativity must be tapped for technical problem solving. This book inspires one to look at low budgets and logistical nightmares as opportunities to be creative...to "make the shot" in the face of adversity, with limited lighting instruments, small crews and even insufficient available cameras. I found "No-Budget Digital Filmmaking" to be a wonderful addition to my library of film and video production books. Its a great reference one can turn too should similar challenges present themselves on any production. Good job Mr. Gloman, and thanks.
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Summary: Not a "how to" book, but "how I did it" case studies.
Review: Using examples from his own long career, the author offers hints, tips and tricks on how to make videos on the cheap. Not only does he tell you how he produced videos with few resources, but he gives a wonderful overview of how you can make a living with your video camera. On the other hand, although it says "digital filmmaking" in the title, there is really very little technical information about digital video here. Nor will you find much technical information on cinematography, directing, production or editing. If you need technical help, look elsewhere. But there is plenty of inspiration here. If you can get past the endless typos and the author's annoying and unrelenting attempts at humor, you'll be inspired, but not educated.
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Summary: No Budget Digital Filmmaking
Review: Wonderful
This is a great book for people who are trying to start in an industry where money is a key factor. This book helps you to make movies even if you do not have a large budget. The book is very well written and adds a sense of humor.
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