Customer Review: All of the material in this book is focused on theatrical films but there are strong correlations to the world in which most of us live, editing on and for computers. There is a section at the back that talks of the coming digital age. Well, we're there and ironically, Walter Murch turns out to be... more info
Customer Review: Up-and-coming documentary filmmaker Anthony Q. Artis has created a delightful primer and reference guide for any filmmaker, whether you want to make documentaries or narratives (though Artis mentioned he is currently working on a similar guide for narrative projects, which I look forward to).more info
Customer Review: This is a great and realist book for any beginning filmmaker. It is a must read to give new producers the tools and real world information to actually start a film career.
Customer Review: This book is a lot of fun, and even if you end up using only one or two of the SFX methods shown in here, the rest of the book makes a great resource to have around just in case someone else you know needs to make fake gun shots or fake a helicopter escape scene. For filmmaking book collectors like... more info
Customer Review: Prepare to Board! Creating Story and Characters for Animated Features and Shorts - does what it says.
This book will help you create a story and the characters within. I've read other books on storyboarding, but this book should be the one to start with. Then move on to Ron Bluth's - Art of... more info
Customer Review: For a beginner this is a film course in a book. Find the historical facts and opinions helpful in understanding the "whys" of the formats and techniques used today. Video is very complicated so get this book now and start your journey.
Customer Review: A fun read, the book could be re-titled, THE CREATING OF ANNIE HALL. Robenblum explains how the Allen's icon of the 70s changed in the editing room from clutter to the paradigm of the modern romance/comedy. Other Allen movies are discussed in detail and the craft of editing is laid out between the... more info