130 projects to get you into filmmaking by Grove, Elliot instant download

130 projects to get you into filmmaking by Grove, Elliot instant download

128 p. : 28 cm, From the Publisher: Brand new in Barron's Aspire Series for students of various arts, this book offers expert guidance in the principles, practice, and techniques of filmmaking. Author and filmmaker Elliot Grove introduces students to the craft of making movies by explaining simple techniques and advising on use of readily available, low-budget equipment and software. He devotes special attention to: The lingo: film industry vocabulary and money-raising techniques; Getting organized: necessary equipment and how to get it; The shoot: cameras, lighting, sound, storyboards, and more; Looking good: makeup, stunts, special effects, and more; Post production: the editor's role, and much more. Additional chapters describe the role of directors and advise students on how to publicize, market, and distribute a film, how to choose a formal film course, and how to turn film training into a professional career. More than 250 color photos and illustrations, \"A Quarto book\"--T.p. verso, Includes index, Foreword -- Film crew -- 1: Inspiration, Ideas, & Writing -- How do you come up with ideas? -- What is story structure? -- Creating memorable characters -- Develop your characters -- How to write for the camera -- Make a storyboard -- Selling your screenplay -- 2: Producing & Directing -- Budget -- Getting organized -- Choosing and using the camera -- Lighting -- Sound -- Four responsibilities of the director -- How to shoot a movie -- Grammar of film directing -- Trick shots -- Shooting on location -- Making stuff look good -- Props and set dressing -- Makeup -- Wardrobe -- Low-budget special effects -- Lights, cell phone, action -- 3: Editing & Post-Production -- Editing -- Sound and music -- Finishing up -- 4: Marketing & Publicity -- Seven essentials of creating a press kit -- About film festivals -- How to start your own film festival -- Film markets -- Distribution -- Movies on the Internet -- Rights -- Writing a good resume -- A-Z of indepen