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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Making Documentary Films and Reality Videos: A Practical Guide to Planning, Filming, and Editing Documentaries of Real Events
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Making Documentary Films and Reality Videos is the perfect text for students of filmmaking who would like to make a documentary. Barry Hampe, who has made more than 150 documentary films and videos, traces the two main approaches to documentary–recording behavior and re-creating past events—and shows students how to do both effectively. Covering all the steps, from conceptualization to completion, the book includes chapters on visual evidence; documentary ethics; why reality is not enough; budgeting; and casting, crew, and equipment selection.
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The Paris Shopping Companion: A Personal Guide to Shopping in Paris for Every Pocketbook
- ISBN13: 9781581825121
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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It has been said that even those who hate shopping love to shop in Paris. Indeed, of all the ways to explore the City of Lights—touring, studying, or meandering through its colorful streets—shopping is by far the most pleasant and civilized way to get to know the city.
This new edition of The Paris Shopping Companion is a major revision and expansion of the third edition. As such, it is the perfect book for the traveler who wants to make the most of what Paris has to offer. While certainly a travel guide, it provides something no other book offers: personal guidance from two authors who know the city and its shops intimately. Each establishment is viewed from a French point of view, and practical advice is given on the best buys at each shop. With maps of the major shopping areas and photographs that richly illustrate the text, the book is organized to encourage shopping forays, neighborhood by neighborhood, throughout the city.
The Paris Shopping Companion describes the merchandise of a wide array of Paris businesses that offer unique goods and services, from clothing to linens, jewelry and accessories to books (including English-language stores), stationery, food, collectibles, leather goods, kitchen aids, and more. Packed with practical information, it will be useful for anyone who travels to Paris, regardless of one’s budget.
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Chris Gore’s Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide Fouth Edition: The Essential Companion for Filmmakers and Festival-Goers
- ISBN13: 9780823099719
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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The guerrilla guide to marketing and selling an indie film.
Some people are just there for the loot bags. But most of the people at a film festival are trying to market and sell an independent film. Don’t be just one of the horde. Use Chris Gore’s Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide to help your indie film stand out! Entertainment Weekly loves Gore’s book, calling it a “treatise on schmoozing, bullying, and otherwise weaseling one’s way into the cinematic madness known as film festivals.” The newly revised and updated fourth edition includes full listings for more than 1,000 film festivals, with complete tips and contact information, plus in-depth analysis of the Big Ten festivals. With detailed, fresh how-tos for marketing, distributing, and selling a film and using websites to build buzz, plus interviews with top festival filmmakers, step-by-steps on what to do after your film gets accepted, and explanations of how to distribute a film, Chris Gore’s guide tells filmmakers exactly how to become a player in the indie world. Chris Gore’s Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide includes complete listings for more than 1,000 festivals—find the best for indie, documentary, short, student, digital, and animation, and a CD-ROM!
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The Lord of the Films: The Unofficial Guide to Tolkien’s Middle-Earth on the Big Screen
- ISBN13: 9781550228908
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A unique scene-by-scene breakdown of all of the Lord of the Rings movies, this guide provides in-depth analysis of the live-action trilogy and other related films, alongside games, puzzles, and interviews with the filmmakers. Each scene is explored in four different ways: a closer look at the plot and the action, a look behind the scenes, a reveal of mistakes that slipped through, and audience reactions. In addition to covering the stunning Peter Jackson trilogy and other adaptions (including the animated adaptations), details are also revealed about the prequel films currently in production, making this an essential volume for any Lord of the Rings fan.
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Men’s Health Ultimate Dumbbell Guide: More Than 21,000 Moves Designed to Build Muscle, Increase Strength, and Burn Fat
- ISBN13: 9781594864872
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The easiest, most inexpensive way to build muscle strength, size, and power turns out to be the best, with this supremely effective guide from the world’s largest men’s magazine
Workout fads and fitness equipment come and go, but as trainers and bodybuilders know: nothing tops a simple set of dumbbells for convenience, reliability, and versatility when you are trying to build muscles and get in shape. In this book, Myatt Murphy, a fitness expert and longtime contributor to Men’s Health, shows readers how to use dumbbells to develop just about every part of their bodies.
For anyone who believes that dumbbells can be used only for arms and shoulders, Myatt Murphy proves them wrong. Featuring 200 photographs, Men’s Health Ultimate Dumbbell Exercises demonstrates how to perform a total body workout and get maximum results. There are exercises here—lunges, squats, dead lifts, curls, shrugs, kickbacks, presses, and more—that develop abs, arms, chest, legs, and shoulders, along with innovative new ways to get the most of this versatile piece of strength-training equipment.
With instructions for creating literally thousands of dumbbell exercises for the novice to advanced lifter, Men’s Health Ultimate Dumbbell Exercises will be an indispensable addition to any home gym.
Workout fads and fitness equipment come and go, but as trainers and bodybuilders know: nothing tops a simple set of dumbbells for convenience, reliability, and versatility when you are trying to build muscles and get in shape. In this book, Myatt Murphy, a fitness expert and longtime contributor to Men’s Health, shows readers how to use dumbbells to develop just about every part of their bodies.
For anyone who believes that dumbbells can be used only for arms and shoulders, Myatt Murphy proves them wrong. Featuring 200 photographs, Men’s Health Ultimate Dumbbell Exercises demonstrates how to perform a total body workout and get maximum results. There are exercises here—lunges, squats, dead lifts, curls, shrugs, kickbacks, presses, and more—that develop abs, arms, chest, legs, and shoulders, along with innovative new ways to get the most of this versatile piece of strength-training equipment.
With instructions for creating literally thousands of dumbbell exercises for the novice to advanced lifter, Men’s Health Ultimate Dumbbell Exercises will be an indispensable addition to any home gym.
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Independent Feature Film Production: A Complete Guide from Concept Through Distribution
- ISBN13: 9780312181178
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This new edition of the filmmaker’s bible has been completely updated to reflect changes in every aspect of the moviemaking process.
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On the Track: A Guide to Contemporary Film Scoring
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On the Track offers a comprehensive guide to scoring for film and television. Covering all styles and genres, the authors, both noted film composers, cover everything from the nuts-and-bolts of timing, cuing, and recording through balancing the composer’s aesthetic vision with the needs of the film itself. Unlike other books that are aimed at the person “dreaming” of a career, this is truly a guide that can be used by everyone from students to technically sophisticated professionals. Plus, it contains over 77 interviews with noted composers, illustrating the many technical points made through the text.
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Producing, Financing, and Distributing Film: A Comprehensive Legal and Business Guide
- 244 Pages
- Published by Limelight Editions
- Softcover
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The original edition of this book, long out of print, was published almost 30 years ago. The decades since then have brought enormous changes to the business side of moviemaking, requiring that this new edition be totally rewritten. This is, then, a brand new book and one that has been most eagerly awaited. In it, three experts in entertainment law carefully explain the complex procedures involved in bringing film to the screen, from acquiring rights and financing, to negotiating workable agreements with artists and craftspeople, to distributing and exhibiting the finished motion picture. Clear, concise and–above all–authoritative, this book cuts a pathway through a jungle and is an essential reference for the teacher of film, the independent producer, the would-be filmmaker, and anyone interested in the business of making movies.
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