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Now Write! Screenwritingby Sherry Ellis; Laurie Lamson
Penguin Group US 2011; US$ 12.99An essential handbook featuring never-before-published writing exercises from the acclaimed screenwriters of Raging Bull, Ali, Terminator 2, Fame, Groundhog Day, Cape Fear, "Lost", "True Blood", "The Shield", and many other hit films and television shows. Now Write! Screenwriting -the latest addition to the Now Write! writing guide series-brings together the acclaimed screenwriters of films like the Oscar-winning Raging Bull, Oscar- nominated Ali, era-defining blockbuster Terminator 2, musical classic Fame, hit series "Lost" "True Blood" and "The Shield," Groundhog Day, Cape Fear, Chicken Run, Reversal of Fortune, Before Sunrise, Mystic Pizza, Indecent Proposal, and many more, to teach the art of the story. *Learn about why it... more...
The Movie Businessby Kelly Crabb
Simon & Schuster 2005; US$ 18.99Making a movie may be part art and part science, but it's 100 percent business. In this comprehensive and accessible guide, Kelly Charles Crabb shares the information necessary to understand the legal and financial challenges involved in getting a film from story to the silver screen and beyond. Drawing on over twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry, as both lawyer and producer, Crabb reveals his insider's knowledge on: Understanding copyright and intellectual property law Obtaining financial backing Selecting and hiring the key players Overseeing the filming Locking in the theatrical, home video, and TV distribution Understanding merchandise licensing and everything else you need to know to make... more...
The Insider's Guide to Film Financeby Philip Alberstat
Elsevier 2004; US$ 43.95Financing an independent feature film production is a highly complex process. This book demystifies the legal and commercial implications of a film from start to finish. It provides a detailed survey of each of the processes and players involved, and analyses of the legal and commercial issues faced by all of the participants in a film financing transaction. Packed with legal advice and straight forward explanations this is an essential reference for filmmakers worldwide. With contributions from leading professionals around the world, and an up-to-date international approach, this is an invaluable tool for producers, and others involved in the film industry. Includes: Case studies, Sample Recoupment Schedules, Alternative Financing Models,... more...
How to Write a Selling Screenplayby Christopher Keane
Broadway Books 2009; US$ 13.99Christopher Keane has spent 20 years in the business, learning the truths--and the tricks--of writing a selling screenplay. In How to Write a Selling Screenplay, he takes writers through the entire process, from developing a story to finding the best agent. Using an annotated version of an often-optioned screenplay of his own, and citing examples from movies ranging from Casablanca and Lethal Weapon to Sling Blade and The English Patient, he discusses how to create three-dimensional characters, find a compelling story, build an airtight plot structure, fine-tune dialogue, and much more. Keane's tips on the difference between writing for film and television, as well as his advice on dealing with Hollywood movers and shakers, make this... more...
Documentary Storytellingby Sheila Curran Bernard
Elsevier Science 2010; US$ 29.95Updated and improved, with new case studies and conversations with award-winning filmmakers including Alex Gibney ( Taxi to the Dark Side ), James Marsh ( Man on Wire ), and Deborah Scranton ( The War Tapes ). Documentary Storytelling has reached filmmakers and filmgoers worldwide with its unique focus on the single most important aspect of documentary media-making: storytelling. Drawing on the narrative tools of the creative writer, the unique strengths of a visual and aural media, and the power of real-world content truthfully presented, Documentary Storytelling offers advice for producers, directors, editors, and cinematographers seeking to make ethical and effective nonfiction films, and for those who use these films to educate,... more...
Cinematographyby Blain Brown
Elsevier Science 2011; US$ 49.95There's more to being a DP than holdng a light meter! With this book as your guide, you are on your way to learning not only about the equipment and technology, but also about the concepts and thought processes that will enable you to shoot professionally, efficiently, and with artistic mastery. A leading book in the field, Cinematography has been translated into many languages and is a staple at the world's top film schools. Lavishly produced and illustrated, it covers the entire range of the profession. The book is not just a comprehensive guide to current professional practice; it goes beyond to explain the theory behind the practice, so you understand how the rules came about and when it's appropriate to break them. In addition, directors... more...
Fifty Contemporary Filmmakersby Yvonne Tasker
Routledge 2002; US$ 26.95From Luc Besson to Quentin Tarantino, Fifty Contemporary Film-makers offers an up-to-date guide to the individuals who are shaping modern cinema. more...
How to Use Adobe® Premiere® 6, Adobe Readerby Douglas Dixon
Sams Publishing 2001; US$ 23.99This is the eBook version of the printed book. How to Use Adobe Premiere 6 introduces new users to Premiere and shows them everything they need to get started with video editing to create and share polished video productions. It is more accessible than other reference and training books, with its clear visual design and focus on the basics. It also provides the first step into using Premiere effectively, with everything that one needs to get going, have fun, and get work done. The book does not assume any experience with video editing. Also available from Doug Dixon, How to Use Adobe Premiere 6.5 (ISBN: 0672321661). more...
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Screenwritingby Skip Press
Alpha Books 2000; US$ 13.99This guide is for anyone who has ever thought of screenwriting. Written by someone who has "been there, done that," and lived to tell the tale, it reveals the most popular genres, explains how stories need to be structured for feature films and TV movies, offers the freshest look at workshops and online classes, and disusses how to set up a step-by-step path to success. more...
Walls Have Feelingsby Katherine Shonfield
Routledge 2000; US$ 58.95This book uniquely brings to bear questions of urgent cultural relevance on critical design decisions. As such, it is of as much importance to architects, planners and students of design, as to students of cultural history, geography and film. more...