Everything you ever wanted to know about making a movie but were afraid to ask…
Lights, camera, action! We all have at least one movie in us, and the amazing and affordable advances in digital technology makes it increasingly easy to make your dream a reality and share it with the world. Filmmaking for Dummies is your definitive guide to bringing a project to life, from the comedy antics of loveable pets to the deepest, most meaningful independent film. Bryan Michael Stoller is your friend and guide, sharing his knowledge gained over 100 productions (directing and working with Dan Aykroyd, James Earl-Jones, Barbra Streisand and Drew Barrymore, among others) to show you how to take your movie from the planning and storyboarding stage, through shooting and editing, to making it available to your adoring audiences through television broadcast, streaming online or in movie theaters.
For the do-it-your-selfer, the book includes tips on how to finance your project, a look at the latest software and apps, including advancements in digital technology, and for the passionate director, advice on how to hire and work with your cast and crew and find great scenic locations. Whether you want to become a professional filmmaker or just create great YouTube videos or nostalgic home movies, shooting with your smartphone or with consumer or pro-gear, this practical guide has it all.
Learn how to compose your shots and when to move the camera Make the perfect pitch to sell your story Take advantage of helpful contacts and tons of new resources Get up-to-date on the latest and greatest digital technology Find the right distributor, or learn how you can be your own distributor!
So, you really have no excuses to make your masterpiece. Get rolling with a copy of Filmmaking for Dummies today and start shooting for the stars!
By:
Bryan Michael Stoller
Imprint: Wiley
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd Edition
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 188mm,
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 612g
ISBN: 9781119617853
ISBN 10: 1119617855
Series: For Dummies
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 08 November 2019
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Filmmaking 5 Chapter 1: So You Want to Be a Filmmaker 7 Chapter 2: Genres in General 21 Chapter 3: Penning and Pitching a Great Story 39 Part 2: Gearing Up to Make Your Movie 55 Chapter 4: Scheduling and Budgeting Your Movie 57 Chapter 5: Financing Your Movie 77 Chapter 6: Location, Location, Location 93 Chapter 7: Crewing Up: Hiring Your Crew 109 Chapter 8: Assembling Your Cast of Characters 129 Chapter 9: Storyboarding Your Movie 145 Part 3: Ready to Roll: Starting Production on Your Movie 161 Chapter 10: Shooting through the Looking Glass 163 Chapter 11: Let There Be Lighting! 191 Chapter 12: Sound Advice: Production Sound 209 Chapter 13: Directing Your Actors: And Action! 227 Chapter 14: A Sense of Direction: Directing Your Movie 243 Part 4: Finishing Your Movie in Post 265 Chapter 15: Cut to: Editing Your Movie — Shot by Shot 267 Chapter 16: Posting Your Movie’s Soundtrack: Adding Music and Effects to the Mix 287 Chapter 17: Conjuring Up Special Effects 305 Chapter 18: Giving Credit and Titles 325 Part 5: Finding Distribution for Your Movie 337 Chapter 19: Distributing Your Movie 339 Chapter 20: Exploring and Entering Film Festivals 363 Part 6: The Part of Tens 377 Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Discovering New Talent 379 Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Get Publicity for Your Movie 385 Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Avoid Murphy’s Law 391 Chapter 24: Ten Tips for Shooting on Your Smartphone 397 Index 405
Bryan Michael Stoller is an award-winning filmmaker who has produced, written, and directed more than 100 productions from music videos and commercials to TV shows and feature films. His movie First Dog had nearly a half-million Redbox rentals, and he has directed stars such as Edward Asner, Barbra Streisand, James Earl Jones, Drew Barrymore, and Dan Aykroyd. Bryan's movies have amassed close to eighteen-million views on video on demand platforms. Learn more at www.BryanMichaelStoller.com.
