Filmmaking For Dummies 2E

This is a very detailed reference book. It takes a person from the beginning phases of Filmmaking to the intricacies of the process of negotiations and the final Wrap up. Very valuable guidance, direction and you can tell Bryan Michael Stoller has walked his talk. He is very knowledgeable in this business of Filmmaking and shares his knowledge with clear delivery and wit--which helps to remember the steps to a Filmmaking Success. In this book he walks the reader though the process from the birth of an idea and story, pre-production, financing, all the technical matters involved in bringing the project to fruition and later post-production. He also goes into detail to perhaps the most important phase...promotion and marketing.This book is a very valuable resource which needs to be in everyone's bookshelf from the beginning actor to the accomplished director/producer. Show business and Filmaking is a business and this book educates and implements the workings of a highly and successful business venture as well a great Creative delivery of a vision.

This is a wonderful book, especially if you are a one-woman/man show, this is all you need! I learned things in here that I didn't learn in film school, that I further investigated on the internet. I will never let this book go!

Filmmaking For Dummies (For Dummies (Career/Education))I'm working on a novel in which the hero is an independent filmmaker. Although I do have some knowledge of the industry, I didn't feel sufficiently informed to accurately include details in the book. However, since I don't plan to turn the book into a movie, I didn't need a technical manual. Dummies to the rescue.This book provided precisely the information I wanted in the usual easy-to-comprehend style for which this series is famous. I suspect it would be equally valuable for someone considering making a film. I would suggest other books on the subject be acquired before proceeding with the latter, but as a source of basic information, Filmmaking for Dummies is an excellent resource.

This is a really excellent book. It handles the filmmaking process, in detail, from concept to distribution. I was honestly surprised at how comprehensive it is. A wealth of information is presented clearly, and without fluff. Highly recommended.

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Good for beginnersTeaches what to think aboutWhat works bestValid and relevant despite some tech advances since its printing

This book really is for dummies. Normally the dummies book series are very insightful but this one was boring with not much info gained. Seems like the author never hit it big in film and has resorted to talking more about it in the book- than providing valuable info.I guess if you just want to get a over view of the film industry this is an okay read.

A lot of good info! From the beginning steps of pre production and securing a budget to post production and finding ways to distribute your film. There are so many great topics covered.