The Art of Film Acting: A Guide For Actors and Directors
- ISBN13: 9780240805078
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This guide for actors and directors develops a valid method for training performers to act from their core–whether they are cold reading, auditioning, or performing for film or television. This book teaches actors how to achieve and respond to believable and honest emotions before the camera, and it maintains that the key to a successful performance lies in how the actors relate to one another and to the circumstances. Exercises, including script examples, throughout the book give readers an easy resource for practicing the principles outlined.
The Art of Film Acting applies a classic stage acting method (Stanislavsky) to the more intimate medium of performing before a camera, teaching readers to experience an emotion rather than to indicate it.
*Applies a proven method to screen acting
*Includes exercises and practice material
*Helps actors train themselves to relate and respond
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Making Documentary Films and Videos: A Practical Guide to Planning, Filming, and Editing Documentaries
- ISBN13: 9780805081817
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The classic guide to making documentaries, now revised and expanded for today’s filmmaker
The second edition of Making Documentary Films and Videos fully updates the popular guidebook that has given readers around the world the knowledge and confidence to produce their first documentary film. It traces two main approachesrecording behavior and re-creating past eventsand shows you how to be successful at each. Covering all the steps from concept to completion, with chapters on visual evidence; documentary ethics; writing for documentaries; budgeting; assembling a crew; film and sound recording; casting and directing actors and nonactors; and editing for the audience, this book can help you successfully bring to life the documentary you want to make.
The second edition includes
a discussion of truth, reality,” and honesty in the current
filmmaking environment
new advice on how to get started in documentary filmmaking
an expanded section on researching and writing the proposal,
treatment, and script
an exhaustive list of resources
Barry Hampe is a writer-director and film/video teacher who has made more than 150 documentaries and information videos. He has also owned production companies in Philadelphia, Honolulu, and Las Vegas.
Covering all the steps from concept to completion, Hampe’s guidebook has given students of film around the world the knowledge and confidence to produce their first documentary film. It traces two main approachesrecording behavior and re-creating past eventsand shows students how to be successful at each. Now in a second edition, Hampe includes up-to-date information on several topics, such as a discussion on truth, reality,” and honesty in the filmmaking environment; new advice on how to get started in documentary filmmaking; an expanded section on researching and writing a proposal; and an exhaustive list of resources. In one complete volume, Hampe, who has made more than two hundred documentary films and information videos as director, scriptwriter, or both, offers students the necessary tools to confidently make documentary films and videos.
“Barry Hampe’s Making Documentary Films and Reality Videos is a road map for all those wanting to make a documentary. Such a book has been needed for so long . . . There is information here that cannot be found anywhere elseparticularly the section on visual evidence.”Jeannette Paulson, Creative Director, Hawaii International Film Festival
“Clear, informative, and a valuable resource that combines professional expertise with personal experience.”Betsy McLane, Ph.D., Executive Director, International Documentary Association
“A thoroughly researched and informative guide for new documentary makers.”Pat Mitchell, President, Turner Original Productions
“A road map for all those wanting to make a documentary. Such a book has been needed for so long . . . There is information here that cannot be found anywhere elseparticularly the section on visual evidence.”Jeannette Paulson, Creative Director, Hawaii International Film Festival
“This is one of the stronger documentary texts I’ve ever read (and I’ve read them all). Well constructed and easy to follow, while providing strong information. I look forward to using it in my Field Documentary class.”Frank Barnas, Director of Student Productions, Greenspun School of Communication, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
“I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Hampe’s narrative style is clear and concise with just the right amount of humor. While acknowledging the importance of technical expertise, he focuses on those aspects of filmmaking craft that create compelling stories. Careful reading by first-time filmmakers will allow them to avoid pitfalls many of us have made. Investing a few hours of time will pay many dividends to Mr. Hampe’s readers.”Clark Bunting, Senior Vice President/General Manager, Animal Planet, Discovery Networks
“Fascinating and very thoroughcovers everything one needs to know to make a documentary.”Linda Seger, author of Creating Unforgetable Characters
“Barry Hampe has written the definitive guide-map through the documentary production ‘minefield.’ His step-by-step simplicity makes the book must-reading for not only novice practitioners but for reality storytellers of every experience level.”Stanley H. Moger, President, SFM Entertainment
“A road map for all those wanting to make a documentary. Such a book has been needed for so long . . . There is information here that cannot be found anywhere elseparticularly the section on visual evidence.”Jeannette Paulson, Creative Director, Hawaii International Film Festival
“This is one of the stronger documentary texts I’ve ever read (and I’ve read them all). Well constructed and easy to follow, while providing strong information. I look forward to using it in my Field Documentary class.”Frank Barnas, Director of Student Productions, Greenspun School of Communication, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
“I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Hampe’s narrative style is clear and concise with just the right amount of humor. While acknowledging the importance of technical expertise, he focuses on those aspects of filmmaking craft that create compelling stories. Careful reading by first-time filmmakers will allow them to avoid pitfalls many of us have made. Investing a few hours of time will pay many dividends to Mr. Hampe’s readers.”Clark Bunting, Senior Vice President/General Manager, Animal Planet, Discovery Networks
“Fascinating and very thoroughcovers everything one needs to know to make a documentary.”Linda Seger, author of Creating Unforgetable Characters
“Barry Hampe has written the definitive guide-map through the documentary production ‘minefield.’ His step-by-step simplicity makes the book must-reading for not only novice practitioners but for reality storytellers of every experience level.”Stanley H. Moger, President, SFM Entertainment
Comprehensive and well-written introduction for aspiring filmmakers. Every aspect of production is covered, from conceptualizing an idea to seeking distributors for the final product. Technical aspects of video and film equipment are touched upon, but are not covered to such a degree that they become laborious. For instance, the subject of lighting, which could easily be a book unto itself, is addressed in a few pages. A filmography of classic documentaries and an appendix describing how to join the International Documentary Association are included. An invaluable tool for future producers and an excellent title to supplement videography and film-production classes.”John Kiefman, Fairfax County Public Library, Virginia, School Library Journal
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Lighting for TV and Film, Third Edition
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Skilful lighting involves a subtle blend of systematic mechanics and a sensitive visual imagination. It requires anticipation, perceptiveness, patience and know-how. But learning through practice alone can take a great deal of time. This book is a distillation of many years’ experience, with advice and guidance that will bring successful results right from the start.
Whether you are a student studying lighting techniques in the television, video and film media, or a professional lighting for the camera, this book will be an invaluable aid. Other members of the production team, including camera crews, designers and directors, will also find the information here interesting and useful.
The book concentrates primarily on the fundamental principles of lighting in studios, on location and display, as well as single-camera, small unit production, improvised and economy lighting, and working with limited facilities. Emphasis is also placed on the safety aspects of working with lighting equipment.
Lighting for Television and Film reflects the author’s considerable experience of lighting techniques in BBC studios, his teaching and consultancy work.
Gerald Millerson’s analytical writings spring from a lifetime’s personal experience in the medium, and from his teaching and engineering background. During his career with the BBC, he was primarily associated with studio operations in the Television Service. His lecturing background included courses in TV production at a number of American universities.
His other books for Focal Press are Television Production, TV Scenic Design, Video Production Handbook and, in the Media Manuals series, Effective TV Production, Lighting for Video and Video Camera Techniques.
*A classic and definitive work
*Internationally acclaimed sourcebook
*Reflects current development in lighting technology
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Directing, Fourth Edition: Film Techniques and Aesthetics
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Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics is a comprehensive manual that has inspired tens of thousands of readers worldwide to realize their artistic vision and produce well-constructed films. Filled with practical advice on every stage of production, this is the book you will return to throughout your career.
Directing covers the methods, technologies, thought processes, and judgments that a director must use throughout the fascinating process of making a film. It emphasizes low-cost digital technology, which allows cutting-edge creativity and professionalism on shoestring budgets. And, recognizing that you learn best by doing, the book includes dozens of practical hands-on projects and activities to help you master technical and conceptual skills.
Just as important as surmounting technological hurdles is the conceptual and authorial side of filmmaking. This book provides an unusually clear view of the artistic process, particularly in working with actors. It offers eminently practical tools and exercises to help you develop credible and compelling stories with your cast, hone your narrative skills, and develop your artistic identity. This book shows you how to surpass mere technical proficiency and become a storyteller with a distinctive voice and style.
This edition has been streamlined and thoroughly revised for greater ease of use. Other updates include:
* current information on digital technology
* an expanded section on directing actors that cross-references thirty exercises
* new questionnaires to help you pinpoint a film’s aesthetic needs and assess where your vocational strengths lie; and much more.
The companion web site includes teaching notes, checklists, and useful forms and questionnaires: http://books.elsevier.com/companions/9780240808826
* Comprehensive manual on the creative, technical, and interpersonal aspects of directing
* Includes dozens of practical exercises and projects to help you improve your work and gauge your progress
* Realistic advice and encouragement from a highly regarded filmmaker, mentor, and teacher
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Creating Characters with Personality: For Film, TV, Animation, Video Games, and Graphic Novels
- ISBN13: 9780823023493
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• Character design is the key in many industries—and they’re all covered in this book
• Practical step-by-step exercises
• Contributors include Glen Keane, Supervising Animator, Disney
From Snow White to Shrek, from Fred Flintstone to SpongeBob Square-Pants, the design of a character conveys personality before a single word of dialogue is spoken. Creating Characters with Personality shows artists how to create a distinctive character, then place that character in context with a script, establish hierarchy, and maximize the impact of pose and expression. Practical exercises help readers put everything together to make their new characters sparkle. Lessons from the author, who designed the dragon Mushu (voiced by Eddie Murphy) in Disney’s Mulan—plus big-name experts in film, TV, video games, and graphic novels—make a complex subject accessible to every artist.
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Time Out 1000 Films to Change Your Life
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Over 1,000 films are listed in this visually arresting, full-color celebration of the silver screen. Film personalities, including actors, directors, cinematographers, and animators, write about their favorite films from a variety of angles. Martin Scorsese, Nicole Kidman, and Nick Hornby are among those who weigh in. Writers are matched to suitable (or sometimes surprising) themes and genres within the wider subject of how films can alter the course of a life. Movie stills and posters, trivia, and top-ten lists make this a book that can be dipped into or read from cover to cover. Great screen moments — endings, beginnings, kisses, death scenes — are given special spreads. The eclectic approach speaks to fans of big Hollywood blockbusters and factoid-reciting film geeks alike. Time Out guides have become well-known for their hip, savvy travel coverage, and this wider-ranging pop cultural coverage follows in this tradition.
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Directing the Film: Film Directors on Their Art
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Film-making wisdom and a fascinating mine of film lore make this a priceless resource for students, aspiring film professionals, and film fans.
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Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir
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Welcome to Dark City, urban landscape of the imagination. A place where the men and women who created film noir often find themselves dangling from the same sinister heights as the silver-screen avatars to whom they gave life. Eddie Muller, who led readers on a guided tour of the seamier side of motion pictures in Grindhouse: The Forbidden World of ‘Adults Only’ Cinema, now takes us on a spellbinding trip through treacherous terrain: Hollywood in the post-World War II years, when art, politics, scandal, style–and brilliant craftsmanship–produced a new approach to moviemaking, and a new type of cultural mythology.
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The Complete History of American Film Criticism
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From the first published movie review in the late 1800s to the 21st-century era of the great movie critics’ wake,” this chronicle reviews the nature, scope, and controversies in American film criticism. Moving through the Silent Era, the pre- and post-war years, the golden age of the 1970s, and the eventual decline of the 1980s and 1990s, this exhaustive overview includes biographical information on some of the most influential film criticsincluding Leonard Maltin, Roger Ebert, Pauline Kael, and James Ageeas well as a historical record and critical assessment of their work. Illuminating various past controversies, this invaluable reference documents the battles between auteur theorists and their opposing critics as well as between the critics and studios, filmmakers, and even themselves. Little-known aspects of film criticism lore are also related, such as the epic battles waged in print by Pauline Kael and Andrew Sarris, the studio boycotts of the New York Times and New York Herald Tribune over unflattering press, and the critics barred from attending premieres by studios for writing “negative” reviews. Honoring those who shed light on the artistic visions and storytelling sensibilities that have graced the big screen, this authoritative guide is a must-have for industry professionals, film historians, and movie buffs.
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Flashback: A Brief History of Film
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Consolidating major figures and film movements into their decade of greatest influence or prestige, this “no-nonsense” book offers a generously illustrated, concise, and very readable history of fiction movies with an emphasis on American cinema. Eclectic in methodology and written in a plain English style that audiences can relate to, it examines the full scope of traditional film history and criticism, viewing film as both an art and an industry– as it mirrors popular audience values, social ideologies, and historical epochs. Film discussions include titles such as Forrest Gump, Jurassic Park, There’s Something About Mary, Face Off, the Lion King, Saving Private Ryan, Good Will Hunting, Pulp Fiction, Choosing Amy, The Piano, Menace II Society, Sweet Hereafter, The English Patient, Sense and Sensibility, Shakespeare in live, The Full Monty, The Crying Game, Life is Beautiful, and like Water for Chocolate. For anyone who enjoys going to, and thinking about, the movies.
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