Filmmaking Tools
Making Documentary Films & Reality Videos: Planning, Filming and Editing Documentaries of Real Events
Description:
For newcomers to the ‘reality’ genre, as well as documentary-makers in need of a creative jolt, this book will help you fine-tune your approach. Contains a guide to planning, filming and editing documentaries of real events, plus information on how to organize, structure and budget your documentary with special attention to how best to record both picture and sound. Read the rest of this entry »
Film Finance & Distribution: A Dictionary of Terms
Description:
Film Finance and Distribution defines those thorny legal and financial terms that often elude novice filmmakers and impede their attempts to secure financing and distribution. The entries provide commentary on approaches to film finance and distribution, definitions of production and post-production technical terms, definitions of unique film-industry practices and procedures in a variety of areas, and an extensive cross-referencing of terms. Cones offers definitions and advice. Read the rest of this entry »
Independent Film & Videomaker’s Guide 2nd Edition
Description:
This is the new, completely, expanded and revised edition with all the information you need from fund-raising through distribution. A practical and comprehensive book that will help filmmakers save time and money, while inspiring them to create successful projects. Contents include: writing a business plan, developing your ideas into concepts, treatments and scripts, directing, producing, [...]
