101 Things I Learned ® in Film SchoolHow to set a scene? What's the best camera angle? How does the new technology interact with scenes? And how does one even get the financing to make a movie? These basic questions and much more are all covered in this exquisite packaged book on the film industry and making movies as a profession. Written by Neil Landau, an experienced screenwriter and script consultant to the major movie studios, this is the perfect book for anyone who wants to know about the inner-workings of this industry. Whether it's someone who wants to make movies as a full-timecareer, or just someone who is interested in film, this book covers it all. |
Contents
Copyright Authors Note | |
Acknowledgments | |
Start strong | |
Start late | |
Show dont tell | |
Three stages of filmmaking | |
Filmspeak | |
Abovetheline versus belowtheline costs | |
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