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Film Directing: Shot by Shot - 25th Anniversary Edition

Visualizing from Concept to Screen

by Steve D. Katz ...

Shot by Shot is the world’s go-to directing book, now newly updated for a special 25th Anniversary edition! The first edition sold over 250,000 copies, making it one of the bestselling books on film di-recting of all time. Aspiring directors, cinematographers, editors, and producers, many of whom are now working professionals, learned the craft of visual storytelling from Shot by Shot, the most ... Read more

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Shot by Shot is the world’s go-to directing book, now newly updated for a special 25th Anniversary edition! The first edition sold over 250,000 copies, making it one of the bestselling books on film di-recting of all time. Aspiring directors, cinematographers, editors, and producers, many of whom are now working professionals, learned the craft of visual storytelling from Shot by Shot, the most
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The A24 New Wave

Empowering Artists, Transforming Modern Cinema

by Aaron West ...

The A24 New Wave is the story of the foundation of the indie film powerhouse that championed new voices and transformed cinema. This comprehensive book explores the A24 way, their business practices, and the great cinema that changed the way movies are marketed and seen. Includes in-depth stories about filmmakers Barry Jenkins, Robert Eggers, Greta Gerwig, Sean Baker, Ari Aster, and so many more. ... Read more

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The A24 New Wave is the story of the foundation of the indie film powerhouse that championed new voices and transformed cinema. This comprehensive book explores the A24 way, their business practices, and the great cinema that changed the way movies are marketed and seen. Includes in-depth stories about filmmakers Barry Jenkins, Robert Eggers, Greta Gerwig, Sean Baker, Ari Aster, and so many more.
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The Filmmaker's Guide to Production Design

by Vincent LoBrutto ...

Learn to turn a simple screenplay into a visual masterpiece! Top production designers share their real-life experiences to explain the aesthetic, narrative, and technical aspects of the craft. Step by step, aspiring filmmakers will discover sound instruction on the tools of the trade, and established filmmakers will enjoy a new outlook on production design. They will learn, for example, the craft ... Read more

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Learn to turn a simple screenplay into a visual masterpiece! Top production designers share their real-life experiences to explain the aesthetic, narrative, and technical aspects of the craft. Step by step, aspiring filmmakers will discover sound instruction on the tools of the trade, and established filmmakers will enjoy a new outlook on production design. They will learn, for example, the craft
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Reality TV

An Insider's Guide to TV's Hottest Market -2nd edition

by Troy DeVolld ...

Reality TV: An Insider's Guide to TV's Hottest Market is a no-nonsense read that doesn't sugarcoat the realities of the process or the ethical gut-checks that writers and producers often experience in trying to deliver an engaging end product. This newly updated 2nd edition includes new exercises, information about the Global Reality TV Market, and the latest information about Reality TV. ... Read more

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Reality TV: An Insider's Guide to TV's Hottest Market is a no-nonsense read that doesn't sugarcoat the realities of the process or the ethical gut-checks that writers and producers often experience in trying to deliver an engaging end product. This newly updated 2nd edition includes new exercises, information about the Global Reality TV Market, and the latest information about Reality TV.
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No Time to Die - The Unofficial Retrospective

by John Fox ...

My previous book No Time to Die - The Unofficial Companion offered a comprehensive look at the genesis, production, and seemingly endless release woes of the much anticipated 25th James Bond film. Here then is the sequel that everyone asked me to write. No Time to Die - The Unofficial Retrospective covers the final marketing campaign and actual release of No Time to Die and also offers a ... Read more

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My previous book No Time to Die - The Unofficial Companion offered a comprehensive look at the genesis, production, and seemingly endless release woes of the much anticipated 25th James Bond film. Here then is the sequel that everyone asked me to write. No Time to Die - The Unofficial Retrospective covers the final marketing campaign and actual release of No Time to Die and also offers a
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There and Back Again

The Unofficial Oral History of The Lord of the Rings Films

by Sam Moore ...

The definitive, unofficial oral history of the making of the iconic and beloved Lord of the Rings film trilogy—featuring interviews with cast and crew, who give the inside story of the landmark series twenty-five years after its original release.Celebrate the beloved, influential, and truly epic Lord of the Rings films with this essential read following the making of the trilogy, as told by cast ... Read more

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The definitive, unofficial oral history of the making of the iconic and beloved Lord of the Rings film trilogy—featuring interviews with cast and crew, who give the inside story of the landmark series twenty-five years after its original release.Celebrate the beloved, influential, and truly epic Lord of the Rings films with this essential read following the making of the trilogy, as told by cast
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The Brontë Sisters: The Complete Novels

by Anne Brontë, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë ...

Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML) This book contains the complete novels of the Brontë Sisters: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë Shirley by Charlotte Brontë Villette by Charlotte Brontë The Professor by Charlotte Brontë ... Read more

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Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML) This book contains the complete novels of the Brontë Sisters: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë Shirley by Charlotte Brontë Villette by Charlotte Brontë The Professor by Charlotte Brontë
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The Film Appreciation Book

The Film Course You Always Wanted to Take

by Jim Piper ...

This is a book for cinephiles, pure and simple. Author and filmmaker, Jim Piper, shares his vast knowledge of film and analyzes the most striking components of the best movies ever made. From directing to cinematography, from editing and music to symbolism and plot development, The Film Appreciation Book covers hundreds of the greatest works in cinema, combining history, technical knowledge, and ... Read more

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This is a book for cinephiles, pure and simple. Author and filmmaker, Jim Piper, shares his vast knowledge of film and analyzes the most striking components of the best movies ever made. From directing to cinematography, from editing and music to symbolism and plot development, The Film Appreciation Book covers hundreds of the greatest works in cinema, combining history, technical knowledge, and
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The Academy Awards Book of Lists: An Unauthorized, Unofficial, and Unprecedented History of the Oscars Part Two

by Chris Stodder ...

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION10 Things to Know aboutThe Academy Awards® Book of ListsA new and different way to explore the history of the ultimate movie award, the glamorous, glorious Oscars®.Over 250 entertaining and enlightening lists chronicle every Oscar® category, including the latest winners.Stars, directors, writers, cinematographers, editors, artists, and more—they're all discussed in detailed ... Read more

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FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION10 Things to Know aboutThe Academy Awards® Book of ListsA new and different way to explore the history of the ultimate movie award, the glamorous, glorious Oscars®.Over 250 entertaining and enlightening lists chronicle every Oscar® category, including the latest winners.Stars, directors, writers, cinematographers, editors, artists, and more—they're all discussed in detailed
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The Art of Auditioning, Second Edition

Techniques for Television

by Rob Decina ...

Learn how to ace your acting audition from a top casting director!Casting director Rob Decina highlights the difference between the craft of acting and the business of auditioning, and how those two worlds meet in television. Included are proven-effective preparation techniques, such as breaking down a scene, making specific choices, finding the acting moments with thoughts and feelings, and much ... Read more

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Learn how to ace your acting audition from a top casting director!Casting director Rob Decina highlights the difference between the craft of acting and the business of auditioning, and how those two worlds meet in television. Included are proven-effective preparation techniques, such as breaking down a scene, making specific choices, finding the acting moments with thoughts and feelings, and much
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Directing Actors - 25th Anniversary Edition

Creating Memorable Performances for Film and Television

by Judith Weston ...

Collaborating with actors is, for many filmmakers, the last frontier—the scariest part and the part they long for—the human part, the place where connection happens. Directing Actors: 25th Anniversary Edition covers the challenges of the actor-director relationship—the pitfalls of “result direction”; breaking down a script; how to prepare for casting sessions; when, how and whether to rehearse—but ... Read more

$21.59 USD

Collaborating with actors is, for many filmmakers, the last frontier—the scariest part and the part they long for—the human part, the place where connection happens. Directing Actors: 25th Anniversary Edition covers the challenges of the actor-director relationship—the pitfalls of “result direction”; breaking down a script; how to prepare for casting sessions; when, how and whether to rehearse—but
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World Film Locations: Los Angeles

Edited by Gabriel Solomons, Jared Cowan, Fabrice Ziolkowski ...

The heart of Hollywood’s star-studded film industry for more than a century, Los Angeles and its abundant and ever-changing locales – from the Santa Monica Pier to the infamous and now-defunct Ambassador Hotel – have set the scene for a wide variety of cinematic treasures, from Chinatown to Forrest Gump, Falling Down to the coming-of-age classic Boyz n The Hood. This volume marks an engaging ... Read more

$18.09 USD

The heart of Hollywood’s star-studded film industry for more than a century, Los Angeles and its abundant and ever-changing locales – from the Santa Monica Pier to the infamous and now-defunct Ambassador Hotel – have set the scene for a wide variety of cinematic treasures, from Chinatown to Forrest Gump, Falling Down to the coming-of-age classic Boyz n The Hood. This volume marks an engaging
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Future of Television

Your Guide to Creating TV in the New World

by Pamela Douglas ...

The book’s journey into the future of television begins with “You Are Here,” delving into “The Great Convergence” of television and Internet and the vortex of change we all inhabit now. Then, glancing back, we explore “The Old World” of broadcast television to understand how we got to this moment of transition. Next, traveling “Between Worlds,” we visit cable television and see how the boundaries ... Read more

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The book’s journey into the future of television begins with “You Are Here,” delving into “The Great Convergence” of television and Internet and the vortex of change we all inhabit now. Then, glancing back, we explore “The Old World” of broadcast television to understand how we got to this moment of transition. Next, traveling “Between Worlds,” we visit cable television and see how the boundaries
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Producer to Producer 2nd edition

A Step-by-Step Guide to Low-Budget Independent Film Producing

by Maureen Ryan ...

This is a comprehensive bible to low-budget film producing for emerging and professional producers. Structured to guide the reader through production meetings, every aspect of the film-production pro-cess is outlined in detail. Invaluable checklists — which begin 12 weeks before shooting and continue through principal (and secondary) photography and postproduction — keep the filmmaker on track and ... Read more

$30.29 USD

This is a comprehensive bible to low-budget film producing for emerging and professional producers. Structured to guide the reader through production meetings, every aspect of the film-production pro-cess is outlined in detail. Invaluable checklists — which begin 12 weeks before shooting and continue through principal (and secondary) photography and postproduction — keep the filmmaker on track and
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Star Wars Complete Locations New Edition

by Jason Fry, Emily Shkoukani, Kristin Lund, Simon Beecroft, Kerrie Dougherty, James Luceno ...

Explore the worlds of a galaxy far, far away with incredible cross-sections, featuring 9 years' worth of new content from Star Wars™ films and TV shows.With more than 60 intricate full-color artworks and 3D maps, explore iconic locations that bring the Star Wars saga to life.This updated edition has been comprehensively revised and includes brand-new, incredible cross-sections alongside old ... Read more

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Explore the worlds of a galaxy far, far away with incredible cross-sections, featuring 9 years' worth of new content from Star Wars™ films and TV shows.With more than 60 intricate full-color artworks and 3D maps, explore iconic locations that bring the Star Wars saga to life.This updated edition has been comprehensively revised and includes brand-new, incredible cross-sections alongside old
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The Filmmaker's Handbook

A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age: Fifth Edition

by Steven Ascher, Edward Pincus ...

The authoritative guide to producing, directing, shooting, editing, and distributing your video or film. Whether you aspire to be a great filmmaker yourself or are looking for movie gifts, this comprehensive guide to filmmaking is the first step in turning a hobby into a career.Widely acknowledged as the “bible” of video and film production, and used in courses around the world, The Filmmaker’s ... Read more

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The authoritative guide to producing, directing, shooting, editing, and distributing your video or film. Whether you aspire to be a great filmmaker yourself or are looking for movie gifts, this comprehensive guide to filmmaking is the first step in turning a hobby into a career.Widely acknowledged as the “bible” of video and film production, and used in courses around the world, The Filmmaker’s
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The Tangibly Reel 1980s Movie Quiz

The Tangibly Reel Movie Quiz, #1

by S. A. Burke ...

Series Book 1 - The Tangibly Reel Movie Quiz
Cinema of the 1980s was very commercially focused on the one hand and yet, paradoxically, incredibly inventive on the other. The 1970s had smashed up the cookie-cutter machines and though the following decade began with a very noticeable transition which brought with it the returning armies of accountants and bottom-liners, the creatives were certainly still allowed to make their own individual ... Read more

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Cinema of the 1980s was very commercially focused on the one hand and yet, paradoxically, incredibly inventive on the other. The 1970s had smashed up the cookie-cutter machines and though the following decade began with a very noticeable transition which brought with it the returning armies of accountants and bottom-liners, the creatives were certainly still allowed to make their own individual
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Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli

The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather

by Mark Seal ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERThis “wickedly pacey page-turner” (Total Film) unfurls the behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather, Francis Ford Coppola’s groundbreaking 1972 film.**The story of how The Godfather was made is as dramatic, operatic, and entertaining as the film itself. Over the years, many versions of various aspects of the movie’s fiery creation have been told—sometimes ... Read more

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**NATIONAL BESTSELLERThis “wickedly pacey page-turner” (Total Film) unfurls the behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather, Francis Ford Coppola’s groundbreaking 1972 film.**The story of how The Godfather was made is as dramatic, operatic, and entertaining as the film itself. Over the years, many versions of various aspects of the movie’s fiery creation have been told—sometimes
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Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho

by Stephen Rebello ...

A "meticulous history" of the classic suspense film based on exclusive interviews with the director, writers, cast, and crew ( The New York Times Book Review).First released in June 1960, Psycho altered the landscape of horror films forever. But just as compelling as the movie itself is the story behind it, which has been adapted as a movie starring Anthony Hopkins as Hitchcock, Helen Mirren as ... Read more

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A "meticulous history" of the classic suspense film based on exclusive interviews with the director, writers, cast, and crew ( The New York Times Book Review).First released in June 1960, Psycho altered the landscape of horror films forever. But just as compelling as the movie itself is the story behind it, which has been adapted as a movie starring Anthony Hopkins as Hitchcock, Helen Mirren as
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Star Wars Encyclopedia

The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy

by Dan Brooks, Megan Crouse, Amy Richau, Amy Ratcliffe, Brandon Wainerdi, Dan Zehr, Kelly Knox, Ryder Windham, Tricia Barr, Cole Horton, Adam Bray, Daniel Wallace ...

Containing more than 2,200 entries from the most current Star Wars film and TV series, discover the vital facts about iconic characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, and technology from a galaxy far, far away….- This definitive title reveals comprehensive histories of 1,200 characters, from icons like Lando Calrissian and Leia Organa to lesser-known individuals like Max Rebo and Therm ... Read more

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Containing more than 2,200 entries from the most current Star Wars film and TV series, discover the vital facts about iconic characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, and technology from a galaxy far, far away….- This definitive title reveals comprehensive histories of 1,200 characters, from icons like Lando Calrissian and Leia Organa to lesser-known individuals like Max Rebo and Therm
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Monty Python Speaks

The Complete Oral History of Monty Python, as Told by the Founding Members and a Few of Their Many Friends and Collaborators

by David Morgan ...

With a Foreword by John Oliver, host of Last Week TonightIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of its BBC debut, a revised and updated edition of the complete oral history of Monty Python—an insightful, in-depth portrait of the brilliant and hysterically funny show that transformed modern comedy.Broadcast by the BBC between 1969 and 1974, Monty Python’s Flying Circus introduced something ... Read more

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With a Foreword by John Oliver, host of Last Week TonightIn celebration of the 50th anniversary of its BBC debut, a revised and updated edition of the complete oral history of Monty Python—an insightful, in-depth portrait of the brilliant and hysterically funny show that transformed modern comedy.Broadcast by the BBC between 1969 and 1974, Monty Python’s Flying Circus introduced something
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A Teacher's Guide to Lincoln

Common-Core Aligned Teacher Materials and a Sample Chapter

by Amy Jurskis, Harold Holzer ...

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The Star Trek Book New Edition

by Paul J. Ruditis ...

To boldly expand your Star Trek horizons.Re-engage! The new edition of The Star Trek Book takes readers even further into one of the greatest science fiction universes ever created. This unique, insightful, and comprehensive examination of an enduring, much loved franchise features every era of Star Trek in one volume, from the pioneering 1960s TV series to the latest movies and streaming shows, ... Read more

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To boldly expand your Star Trek horizons.Re-engage! The new edition of The Star Trek Book takes readers even further into one of the greatest science fiction universes ever created. This unique, insightful, and comprehensive examination of an enduring, much loved franchise features every era of Star Trek in one volume, from the pioneering 1960s TV series to the latest movies and streaming shows,
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Hitchcock

by Francois Truffaut ...

Iconic, groundbreaking interviews of Alfred Hitchcock by film critic François Truffaut—providing insight into the cinematic method, the history of film, and one of the greatest directors of all time.In Hitchcock, film critic François Truffaut presents fifty hours of interviews with Alfred Hitchcock about the whole of his vast directorial career, from his silent movies in Great Britain to his color ... Read more

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Iconic, groundbreaking interviews of Alfred Hitchcock by film critic François Truffaut—providing insight into the cinematic method, the history of film, and one of the greatest directors of all time.In Hitchcock, film critic François Truffaut presents fifty hours of interviews with Alfred Hitchcock about the whole of his vast directorial career, from his silent movies in Great Britain to his color
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