{"product_id":"filmmaking-for-dummies-isbn-9781119617853","title":"Filmmaking For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEverything you ever wanted to know about making a movie but were afraid to ask…  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLights, 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. \u003ci\u003eFilmmaking for Dummies \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to compose your shots and when to move the camera\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake the perfect pitch to sell your story\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake advantage of helpful contacts and tons of new resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet up-to-date on the latest and greatest digital technology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind the right distributor, or learn how you can be your own distributor!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo, you really have no excuses to make your masterpiece. Get rolling with a copy of \u003ci\u003eFilmmaking for Dummies \u003c\/i\u003etoday and start shooting for the stars!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Filmmaking 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: So You Want to Be a Filmmaker 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Genres in General 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Penning and Pitching a Great Story 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Gearing Up to Make Your Movie 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Scheduling and Budgeting Your Movie 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Financing Your Movie 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Location, Location, Location 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Crewing Up: Hiring Your Crew 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Assembling Your Cast of Characters 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Storyboarding Your Movie 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Ready to Roll: Starting Production on Your Movie 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Shooting through the Looking Glass 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Let There Be Lighting! 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Sound Advice: Production Sound 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Directing Your Actors: And Action! 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: A Sense of Direction: Directing Your Movie 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Finishing Your Movie in Post 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Cut to: Editing Your Movie — Shot by Shot 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Posting Your Movie’s Soundtrack: Adding Music and Effects to the Mix 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Conjuring Up Special Effects 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Giving Credit and Titles 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Finding Distribution for Your Movie 337\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Distributing Your Movie 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Exploring and Entering Film Festivals 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 377\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Ten Tips for Discovering New Talent 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Ways to Get Publicity for Your Movie 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Ways to Avoid Murphy’s Law 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Tips for Shooting on Your Smartphone 397\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 405\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBryan Michael Stoller\u003c\/b\u003e 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. 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