Film Production

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Independent Feature Film Production : A Complete Guide from Concept Through Distribution
"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, director of Alien, Blade Runner, and Thelma & Louise

"Saves one from having to learn the hard way." - David Lynch, director of Lost Highway and Blue Velvet

"Superb in both its conception and execution." - David Puttnam, producer of Chariots of Fire, Midnight Express, The Killing Fields, and Memphis Belle

"The first and most thoroughly researched compilation of information dealing with all aspects of feature films, from financing to production to post-production to distribution and marketing." - Michael Apted, director of Gorillas in the Mist, and Nell

   

Digital Filmmaking 101: An Essential Guide to Producing Low Budget Movies
Celluloid will always be their first love, acknowledge the authors of Digital Filmmaking 101: An Essential Guide to Producing Low-Budget Movies. But after their second feature-length film, Beyond Bob, Dale Newton and John Gaspard recognized that they might never shoot in such an expensive medium again, "at least not when we were putting up the money." With chatty, postslacker humor and savvy one chapter is called "Special Effects (Please Pass the Construction Paper)" they guide the novice through each stage of using digital film: writing the script, drawing up a budget, getting funding, equipment, cast, crew, etc. Would-be indie filmmakers seeking practical, friendly advice will find this a handy reference.

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