Filmmaking and production Books

Book SynopsisProduction Management on Location is your essential companion for mastering the complexities of international documentary production. Written by an experienced production manager who has spent years on location, this book offers a rare, hands-on look at the realities of producing unscripted documentaries in diverse global settings.From adrenaline-fueled adventures to projects featuring celebrity presenters, this guide demystifies the process of prepping, producing, and managing on-location shoots. Whether you're coordinating a small crew or handling high-profile talent, you'll find step-by-step guidance on pre-production planning, logistical coordination, and managing people under demanding circumstances. Featuring exclusive case studies and interviews with award-winning professionals and presenters, the book brings firsthand insights and practical advice from the field. It also delves into the latest trends in production, including sustainability practices and innovat

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Book SynopsisShakespeare, Spectatorship and the Technologies of Performance examines how rapid changes in performance technologies affect modes of spectatorship for early modern drama. It argues that seemingly disparate developments such as the revival of early modern architectural and lighting technologies, digital performance technologies and the hybrid medium of theatre broadcast are fundamentally related. How spectators experience performances is not only affected in medium-specific ways by particular technologies, but is also connected to the plays'' roots in early modern performance environments. Aebischer''s examples range from the use of candlelight and re-imagined early modern architecture, to set design, performance capture technologies, digital video, social media, hologram projection, biotechnologies and theatre broadcasts. This book argues that digital and analogue performance technologies alike activate modes of ethical spectatorship, requiring audiences to adopt an ethical standpoiTrade Review'This is a brilliant, timely and provocative work of criticism, and a delight to read. Pascale Aebischer is leading the conversation in this field, and she continues to blaze a trail for the rest of us. This book is exemplary performance scholarship: rigorously argued and theoretically-informed, yet written with such a readable style and attention to detail that the performances described really come alive in the mind of the reader.' Stephen Purcell, University of Warwick'… this book presents an exciting frame that could be applied to many others.' William N. West, SEL Studies in English Literature 1500–1900Table of ContentsIntroduction. Shakespeare, spectatorship and technologies of performance; Part I. Candlelight and Architecture at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse: 1. Dominic Dromgoole's The Changeling (2015): social division and anamorphic vision; 2. Dominic Dromgoole's The Tempest (2016): labour, technology and the gender of theatrical magic; Part II. Digital Technologies and Early Modern Drama at the National Theatre and the RSC: 3. Stanislavski in the closet: Joe Hill-Gibbins' Edward II (National Theatre, 2013); 4. 'Tech-enabled' theatre at the RSC: digital performance and Gregory Doran's Tempest (RSC, 2016); Part III. 'Invisible' Technology and 'Liveness' in Digital Theatre Broadcasting: 5. Hamlet in parts: Robin Lough's RSC live cinema broadcast of Simon Godwin's Hamlet (8 June 2016); 6. Offstage dynamics and the virtual public sphere in Cheek by Jowl's live stream of Measure for Measure (2015); Concluding most obscenely: offstage technophelias.

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Book SynopsisDevelop the critical and creative skills to translate' a story from page to screen with this step-by-step guide to the process of screen adaptation you''ll learn to:- interrogate a novel or short story to release its inner film'- convert fictional prose into visual drama- overcome the obstacles presented by different media languages'- approach key strategic decisions - both technical and interpretive- draft and re-draft your plot, characters and dialogue- professionally format and submit your finished scriptIn addition to examples taken from literary classics', contemporary novels, genre fiction, short stories, and biographical material, Marland and Edgar embrace the wider phenomenon of re-telling and updating existing stories, such as the appropriation' of popular figures, inter-film adaptation (sequels and reboots'), and development into other visual forms including graphic fiction and video games.Whether you are producing a faithful adaptation of Tolstoy's War and Peace, or Trade ReviewMarland and Edgar make a strong case for adaptation as the fundamental principle of screenwriting, and offer readers a practical framework for achieving it. * Simon Passmore, Senior Lecturer in Film, Westminster School of Arts, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction PART 1 - THEORY 1. Different Languages Approaching Adaptation Issues of Form Channels of Communication Case Study: Enduring Love, High-Rise Exercises 2. The Challenge of Translation Being Faithful Finding the Film in the Book Dramatizing the Page Case Study: Kiss of the Spider Woman, Fight Club Exercises PART 2 - ADAPTATION 3. Narrative Re/Construction Story and Structure Culture and Context Adapting to Genre Case Study: The English Patient, No Country for Old Men Exercises 4. Faithful Invention Acts of Interpretation Reframing - Prologues and Codas Expanding the Short Story Case Study: Don’t Look Now, The Shawshank Redemption Exercises 5. The Human Subject Character – Surface and Depth Screening Psychology Capturing Conflict Case Study: The Great Gatsby, The Talented Mr Ripley Exercises PART 3 – APPROPRIATION 6. Texts Unbound Intertextuality Customizing the Classic Text Weaving Fact and Fiction Case Study: Regeneration, The Hours Exercises 7. Textual Play Hypotextuality Twelve Strategies Fan Film Case Study: Dr Frankenstein, Sherlock Holmes Exercises 8. Other Forms Stage to Screen The Graphic Novel Video Game to Film Case Study: Alan Moore, Alien vs. Predator Exercises PART 4 – PRACTICE 9. Process Assessing the Material Centre and Circumference Concept, Treatment and Pitch Case Study: Original Material Exercises 10. The Script First Draft - Dialogue Redrafting – From Scene to Scene Final Draft - Self-Reflection Case Study: Original Material Exercises

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Book SynopsisCostume is an active agent for performance-making; it is a material object that embodies ideas shaped through collaborative creative work. A new focus in recent years on research in the area of costume has connected this practice in vital and new ways with theories of the body and embodiment, design practices, artistic and other forms of collaboration. Costume, like fashion and dress, is now viewed as an area of dynamic social significance and not simply as passive reflector of a pre-conceived social state or practice. This book offers new approaches to the study of costume, as well as fresh insights into the better-understood frames of historical, theoretical, practice-based and archival research into costume for performance. This anthology draws on the experience of a global group of established researchers as well as emerging voices. Below is a list of just some of the things it achieves:1. Introduces diverse perspectives, innovative new research methods and approaches for researcTrade ReviewThe ambition and reach of this collection is superb and timely. For those of us working in the area of design, education and practice, this is the book we have been waiting for. [...] Performance Costume contains diverse, yet complementary, perspectives offering a rich and textured resource and is the most significant contribution to the expanded field of costume studies to date. * Studies in Costume & Performance *Performance Costume does an impressive job at covering many areas in the complex world of costume design ... In spite of its expansive scope, this compilation can serve as a useful overview for aspiring costume designers seeking a deeper appreciation for the craft and any reader interested in academic costume theory and research. * Journal of Dress History *A truly pioneering exploration and discovery of new fields of costume study, Performance Costume is the first of its kind. It broadens costume study from within the theatre to consider the design process and its practices and, significantly, aspects of wearing and social significance, looking at TV, cinema, schools, hospitals and the street, alongside theatre. Terrifically stimulating and important ... * Christopher Baugh, University of Leeds, UK *An invaluable resource that is authoritative, international in scope, timely, and riveting. It is unique in its breadth of material, methodologies, and combination of contributions by academic and theatre practitioners in articles and 'snapshots'. * Patricia Lennox, New York University, USA *Table of ContentsList of Figures Notes on Contributors Foreword - Maija Pekkanen (Costume Designer, Finland) Foreword - Simona Rybáková (Costume Designer, Czech Republic) Acknowledgements Introduction: Activating Costume: A New Approach to Costume for Performance - Sofia Pantouvaki (Aalto University, Finland) and Peter McNeil (University of Technology Sydney, Australia) Section 1: Interpreting and Curating Costume 1.1 Real or Virtual?: Studying Historical Costume Drawings and Sketches - Margaret Mitchell (University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, USA) 1.2 Cooking: Studying Film Costume Design - Drake Stutesman (Barrymore Film Center, Fort Lee, USA) 1.3 Displaying Stage Costumes: Exhibitions at the National Centre for Stage Costume, France - Delphine Pinasa (Centre National de Costume de Scène, France) Snapshots 1.4. Cross Cultural Costume Research: Beijing Opera Costumes - Alexandra B. Bonds (University of Oregon, USA) 1.5. Reading Maltese Carnival Costumes - Vicki Ann Cremona (University of Malta) 1.6. Curating Costume – Reflection - Aoife Monks (Queen Mary, University of London, UK) Section 2: Personalities in Costume 2.1. Costume Centre Stage: Re-Membering Ellen Terry (1847-1928) - Veronica Isaac (university lecturer and freelance consultant, UK) 2.2. ‘On and Off the Stage’: Costume, Dress, and Locating the Actor-Manager’s Identity, 1870-1900 - Helen Margaret Walter (Plymouth University and the University for the Creative Arts, Epsom, UK) 2.3. Extravagance, Expense and Notoriety: Gaby Deslys’ French Costumes in America, 1911-14 - Emily Brayshaw (University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia) Snapshots 2.4. A Foreign Affair On and Off Screen - Christina M. Johnson (FIDM Museum at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles, USA) 2.5. Recording Costume Design in the Theatre and Performance Collections at the V&A: Vivien Leigh and Oliver Messel - Keith Lodwick (Victoria and Albert Museum, UK) Section 3: Costume Voices, Costume Histories 3.1. The First Premiere and Other Stories: Towards a History of the Costume Design Profession in Finland - Joanna Weckman (independent post-doctoral costume researcher, exhibition curator, lecturer and costume designer, Finland) 3.2. Spinning Yarns: Locating, Learning and Listening in the Social World of Popular Hindi Film Costume Production - Clare M. Wilkinson (Washington State University, USA) Snapshots 3.3. Hollywood Costume: A Journey to Curation - Deborah Nadoolman Landis (UCLA David C. Copley Center for Costume Design, USA) 3.4. ‘The Getting of Wisdom’: Learning from Anna Senior - Jennifer Gall (National Film and Sound Archive of Australia) 3.5. Design for TV: Costume and Contemporary Clothing - Chrisi Karvonides-Dushenko (costume designer in theatre, film and television, USA) Section 4: Costume and the Body 4.1. The Body as the Matter of Costume: a Phenomenological Practice - Donatella Barbieri (London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, UK) 4.2. The Body as Site: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Dress in/as Performance - Jessica Bugg (London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, UK) 4.3. ‘Aware Wearing’ - a Somatic Costume Design Methodology for Performance - Sally E. Dean (interdisciplinary choreographer, performer, teacher and somatic practitioner, Europe, Asia and USA) Snapshots 4.4. Costuming the Foot: a Designer/Performer’s Personal Artistic Methods - Alexandra Murray-Leslie (artist, researcher, performer and co-founder of the international art collective Chicks on Speed, Australia) 4.5. Costume and the Modernist Body: Fashioning August Strindberg - Viveka Kjellmer (University of Gothenburg, Sweden) Section 5: Costume and its Collaborative Work 5.1. Building Costumes, Building Language in the Costume Workshop - Madeline Taylor (Queensland University of Technology and University of Melbourne, Australia) 5.2. Fitting Threads: Embodied Conversations in the Costume Design Process - Suzanne Osmond (National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney, Australia) Snapshots 5.3. Haptic Descriptions – Costume Design by Gillian Gallow and April Viczko - Natalie Rewa (Queen’s University, Canada) 5.4. The Costume Designer´s ‘Golden List’ of Competence - Christina Lindgren (Oslo National Academy of the Arts (KHiO), Norway) Section 6: Costume and Social Impact 6.1. Exploring Rossini’s Berta: Young Audiences and the Agency of Opera Costume - Sofia Pantouvaki (Aalto University, Finland) 6.2. Designing Hospital Clown Costumes: Psychological and Social Benefits for Finnish Children’s Healthcare - Merja Väisänen (Aalto University, Finland) 6.3. Costume of Conflict - Mateja Fajt (independent costume designer and researcher, Slovenia) Snapshots 6.4. From Effect to Affect: the Costumed Body and the Autistic Child - Melissa Trimingham (University of Kent, UK) 6.5. ‘Designing Tsunami’: Costume Evolution from Documentary to Surrealist - Michiko Kitayama Skinner (University of Miami, USA) 6.6. The Collaborative Process of Costume Creation: Travesties in São Paulo - Fausto Viana (São Paulo University (USP), Brazil)

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Book SynopsisBased on a world-class curriculum and cutting-edge industry practices, Stop Motion Filmmaking offers step-by-step instruction in everything from puppet making and studio set-up to animation and filmmaking. Reflecting exciting advancements in the medium, animator and educator Christopher Walsh focuses closely on digital filmmaking techniques, and offers specific instruction for creating 3D designed and printed puppet components as well as hand-crafted elements. The book is enriched by exclusive online content in the form of detailed tutorials and examples, and by dynamic sidebars and inserts.Further accented by interviews with leading professionals from both the independent and major studio worlds, Stop Motion Filmmaking is designed for dedicated students of the art form, and provides invaluable training for any serious artist who is driven to bring frame-by-frame worlds to life through puppet animation.Trade ReviewChris Walsh has just written the definitive book on stop motion for students. It’s fantastic because it covers everything, from creating a basic puppet character, to setting up a fitting studio, through to experiencing the entire process of making a film, from start to finish. Everything that a student would need and want to know is here, and then they can explore even more online. The language is highly accessible, and Chris’s obvious sense of humour shines through in every paragraph, making it a "fun" read. I would thoroughly recommend this to anyone wishing to study stop motion, or indeed anyone who has a general fascination of it, since it will have such universal appeal. It makes me want to get on and make my next film and inspires me to embrace the endless possibilities of this everlasting medium. I have no doubt that it will inspire you, and stop-motion students everywhere, too. * Richard Haynes, Senior Lecturer, Arts University Bournemouth, UK *Christopher Walsh’s Stop Motion Filmmaking offers a comprehensive account of model-based animation. Guiding readers, step-by-step, through the intricacies of armature construction, the fabrication of sets and props, costume design and much more, Walsh inspires confidence and creativity with every page turn. Readers will also find plenty of advice about how best to light, stage, frame, and animate. Finally, Walsh presents the reader with an honest and contemporary account of film distribution and exhibition. With this book on your bookshelf you really will feel prepared to share your animated stories with the world. * Chris Pallant, Senior Lecturer in Film Studies, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK *One of the most comprehensive overviews of stop motion animation techniques and practices I've found to date. Walsh gives clear and detailed instructions for planning and executing a stop motion short film from start to finish. A great foundation for anyone starting out in this medium. * Blake Douglas Young, Independent Filmmaker and Animator, USA *A must-have text for anyone embarking on a career in animation and stop motion production. Eminently readable and supported by a comprehensive range of interviews and advice from contemporary animation directors, designers and model makers. I wish this had been around when I was starting out. * Andrew Sugden, Senior Lecturer in Animation, Edge Hill University, UK *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Part 1 - Puppet Fabrication Chapter 1: An Introduction to Stop-Motion Puppets Chapter 2: Character Design Chapter 3: Fabricating the Inside Chapter 4: Fabricating the Outside: Part 1 Chapter 5: Fabricating the Outside: Part 2 Chapter 6: The Costume Part 2 - The Studio Chapter 7: Physical Space Chapter 8: Lighting Chapter 9: Camera Part 3- Animation Chapter 10: Before Animating Chapter 11: Introductory Exercises Chapter 12: Advanced Exercises Chapter 13: Animating Dialogue Chapter 14: Putting it All Together: The Showcase Shot Part 4- Making a Film Chapter 15: Pre-Production Chapter 16: Production Chapter 17: Post-Production Chapter 18: Distribution and Exhibition Conclusion Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisGo behind the scenes with the producer of Father of the Bride to learn all the skills necessary to be a top Hollywood producer. As former co-president of Dolly Parton's production company, Sandollar, and as a successful independent producer, Carol Baum is an expert in the art of film production. Creative Producing provides a crash course in the often-misunderstood producer's role and the many skills needed to survive and thrive in Hollywood. Readers receive a master class in production––from pitching, script development, and packaging, to working with celebrities, difficult executives, and other boldfaced-names. Enhanced with behind-the-scenes stories from Baum's illustrious career, Creative Producing offers an intimate look behind the Hollywood curtain to give film students, cinephiles, aspiring executives, and industry insiders a must-have guide to understanding film development from successful pitch to smash-hit picture. Trade ReviewLibrary Journal (starred review) "This is sheer gold for anyone trying to break into the field of producing films, from finding material and pitching it to studio executives to follow-up marketing when the film is finally completed. Baum (writing this book with the help of her husband, seasoned screenwriter Tom Baum) is a creative producer who tackles each project from its inception, often selling the original idea to studios. The former copresident of Dolly Parton’s production company, Baum has produced 34 movies, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the remake of Father of the Bride, and the Oscar–winning documentary Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt. Baum pulls no punches discussing bad bosses she’s worked for, including film producer Jon Peters, whom she calls “a man without a work ethic or a moral center.” There are also fascinating tales of dealing with strong-minded talents, such as Barbra Streisand and Robert De Niro. Baum and her husband know what they’re talking about and express it succinctly in this scintillating primer on producing films. VERDICT Invaluable to readers seeking a career in the film-producing field, but lively enough to please a wide audience." More Praise for Creative Producing and Carol Baum "Carol is one of the most decent, capable, and talented people I’ve ever worked with. She was the heart and soul of my company Sandollar during the years that she was with us." ––Dolly Parton "Carol Baum was the first real producer who saw my potential as a creator. She has always been one of the most astute, wise, kind, funny and indefatigable producers in our business and working with her was a total pleasure." ––Mike White, Writer/Director, The White Lotus, The Good Girl "For a director, Carol Baum is a dream producer. She champions your vision, has your back when crises arise, offers astute feedback, and makes every member of the team feel valued. Most importantly, after having produced successful features in every genre over many decades, Carol remains as passionate about movies as ever." ––Ken Kwapis, Director, He's Just Not That Into You, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, The Larry Sanders Show, The Office "Anybody and everybody would gain from Carol's wide-ranging experience and knowledge. I myself have had the pleasure of working with her and speak from personal experience." ––Larry Turman, Producer, The Graduate; Author of So You Want to Be a Producer; former Chair of USC's Peter Stark Producing Program for 30 years "What does it take to be a success in this crazy business? Don’t ask me. I just work here. But I know someone who can fill you in on it all… Carol Baum. She has taste, talent, know-how, and a lifetime of experience as a successful working producer. So, crack this thing open and let her show you the ropes." ––Harvey Fierstein, Actor/Writer, Kinky Boots, Torch Song Trilogy, Hairspray, Tidy Endings "I have yet to meet a sharper or more knowledgeable producer. I was in good hands with Carol Baum; you will be, too." ––Andy Breckman, Writer/Producer, Monk, Rat Race, I.Q. "We wrote You Kill Me as a writing sample, honestly never dreaming it would get made. Carol Baum knew better than we did. She made our non-dream a splendid reality." ––Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, Writers/Producers, Avengers: Endgame, The Gray Man, You Kill Me "Carol Baum is all in on the creative process of filmmaking. Completely committed to her team, and like all good leaders she knows when to step in and also when to step back and let the process find its own rhythm. Having worked with her in production and development, her understanding of story and writing is one of her strongest suits. In a sometimes ruthless business it’s reassuring to know that you have a true pro like Carol in your corner." ––John Dahl, Director, The Last Seduction, You Kill Me, Ray Donovan, Yellowstone "Carol Baum is a fantastic producer who understands filmmakers and storytelling and cinema as well as the ways to get films made and distributed." ––David O. Russell, Writer/Director, Silver Linings Playbook, American Hustle “Carol Baum has written the kind of book you can only write after a long and successful career. But more than this, it’s clear in that long career she was a keen observer of Hollywood and the people who strive, and often fail, to make entertainment. It’s a book full of wisdom, and that’s always in short supply.”––Ken Aguado, Emmy-winning Producer and Screenwriter “Were I just starting out, I would kiss your feet for providing this wonderful and insightful road map. To say it’s informative would be a gross understatement, as I can’t think of a single aspect of the business your book doesn’t cover! It lays out with great specificity, warmth, and humor how obtaining the seemingly impossible, namely a career in show business, is entirely within our grasp, providing, of course, we’re willing to do the work. I found it easy to read and highly entertaining.”––Lewis Colick, Writer, October Sky, Ladder 49, Flamin’ Hot “Marvelous... ate it all up... completely entertaining and engaging throughout... and I’ve read ’em all. Your book is fresh and up-to-the-minute, really useful and necessary and informative/insightful on every page; a compendium of wise and memorable advice.” ––Lem Dobbs, Writer, Dark City, The Limey, The Score “It’s extremely hard to grasp the depth and breadth of the work producers do to get their projects made. [Creative Producing] managed to do it in an extremely accessible and entertaining way that should engage film students as well as people who are interested in how movies are created. … it’s going to be must-have reading for those who want to be producers or simply want to understand more about the process of making films or TV shows.”––Jane Goldenring, Producer, My First Mister “The book is wonderful. If I were interested in becoming a producer, or even just curious about what a producer does, I can't think of a better way of learning what the job is. … The substantive knowledge is invaluable, and the breadth and specificity of the practical tips are remarkable. What a fabulous introduction to Hollywood 101!”––Paul Hirsch, Editor, Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Mission: Impossible “This book should become a classic for every single film student. It’s so easy to read and … so loving about the business. A total and realistic guide for any future producer in how to navigate the “real” Hollywood. Bravo! It’s really crisp, clean, efficient, straight-forward. … Every film student in the world should buy it.”––Howard Rosenman, Producer, Call Me by Your Name, Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt “I just had the best afternoon reading your book, which is just great. I have a big mouth and will shout about it. I love the style in which you have written. Feels like we’re in a room together and you are telling me all this stuff. You’re hilarious, honest, and you’re funny. And I love how you pull no punches. I just love it.”––Diane Sokolow, Executive and Producer “I just finished reading it. And thought it was terrific. Comprehensive, illuminating, specific, detailed, down-to-earth, chock full of useful information, occasionally funny even, instructive, thoughtful, clever, witty, and dozens of other pertinent adjectives that don’t immediately come trippingly off the tongue. I wish I had the chance to read it when I first came to Hollywood, since your notes about pitching are so valuable. I enjoyed every page of it and hope that thousands will get a chance to, too.”––Jim McBride, Director “I love it so much. It’s such a generous gift to the young and aspiring producer. It was wildly entertaining and, in moments, very poignant and inspiring. I’m sure people will read this book for years to come. It should become a perennial.”––Curtis Burch, Producer

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Book SynopsisAction Camera Underwater Video Basics shows how to capture fantastic video and turn it into engaging sequences. The book focusses on small action cameras - the format which includes devices made by GoPro, SeaLife and others - all of which have more depth to them than one might first imagine. Award-winning underwater cameraman Jeff Goodman shows how versatile they can be and how to get the best out of them. Every one of the 200+ images in the book was shot with an action camera. The book looks at important camera features and cuts through the dizzying array of equipment choices. Homing in on what is useful for underwater videoing, Jeff then provides the vital background knowledge key to achieving great results, time after time, whatever device you use: How to avoid the typical mistakes made by many budding underwater filmmakers; Capture better shots and turn them into engaging sequences; An introduction to the editing process - simple techniques to make the best videos; Jeff also explains how to use action cameras to take better underwater stills, both in the water and later from the video which has been shot. The book concludes with two exercises that put the theory into practice. Although technology moves on at a pace, some things will always remain true. Nowadays shooting exclusively with tiny action cameras, Jeff shares a lifetime of essential underwater video know-how in one handy book.Trade Review'A proper hands-on manual that can, and should accompany the diver on their trips as a constant source of reference. If you have an action camera you really should have this book too.'-- Scubaverse.com; 'The essential guide to impressive underwater video'-- BritishDiver.co.uk; 'Great read, great tips for use of the cameras and for shooting and editing. Worth the read and your time!' - Ellen Cuylaerts, ocean advocate, underwater & wildlife photographer, Fellow International in the Explorers Club, public speaker, Women Divers Hall of Fame; 'A great book for anyone planning to get underwater with their action camera. As an expert in underwater video, Jeff makes it easy to get good results with your action camera beneath the surface' - Sven Harms, VP SeaLife Underwater Imaging & Lighting; ''What really impresses me is how Jeff can take a complex topic and break it into simple, easy to understand terms. Following his instruction in this beautifully written, graphic rich publication will allow camera users, no matter what environment they are diving in, to get those shots that they dreamed of.'-- Paul V Toomer, President, RAID Diver Training Agency; 'Armed with this book, some creativity and the, now ubiquitous, small action cameras you can achieve some very impressive results.' - Andy Torbet, underwater explorer, cave diver, freediver, skydiver, climber, outdoorsman and TV presenter; 'The perfect roadmap to help divers of any skill level learn to shoot video in the sea' - Kip Evans, professional photographer and underwater explorer (from the Foreword).Table of ContentsIntroduction; Responsible Filming; Equipment; Theory; Maintenance and Prep; Shoot Planning; Sequence Structure; Techniques; Editing; Stills; Confined Water Exercise; Open Water Exercise. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisA substantial update of the previous edition, Screenwriting: The Sequence Approach deconstructs recent feature films and offers a new section analysing popular television series.A proven screenwriting method in emotionally engaging an audience, the sequence approach emphasises the underlying motives of each story plot to better convey its relation to the work as a whole. In this expanded second edition, Paul Gulino includes analyses of recent noteworthy films and serial dramas, such as Parasite, Barry and Breaking Bad, with an eye to how they manage audience attention, convey vital information and deliver their emotional payloads. The aim of the book is to help writers move readily from the feature film to the serial form, mastering both. It is perfect for both beginning writers and those with experience in the feature screenplay form.

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Book SynopsisThis book looks at the most important part of the filmmaking process from the point of view of those who grind away at a keyboard or notepad trying to bring new ideas and perspectives to an increasingly diversified world. Using The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook''s tried and true Q&A style, with selected screenwriters, creating an engaging and easily digestible conversational feel, this book chronicles story theory, formatting, business issues and the creative process itself. Whether you're a seasoned scribe or an inexperienced writer, this book will give you perspectives and tips to get your creative juices flowing and make your story happen.Trade ReviewScreenwriter’s Advice is a cut-to-the-chase book that goes to the heart of professional screenwriting. This book gives the young writer an opportunity to sit at the table with professional screen and television writers as they talk about writing. Great advice based off years of professional experience on every page. I found myself nodding in agreement throughout. This is a book you will go back to again and again. * Jack Epps, Jr., Professor at the John Wells Division of Writing, University of Southern California, USA *Jolliffe and Zinnes’ love and respect for the craft shines through in this book filled with inspiring advice from the creatives in the trenches. A practical guide to the terms and tools of the industry and terrific resource for writers! * Pilar Alessandra, “On the Page” Screenwriting Instructor and Podcast Host, and author of The Coffee Break Screenwriter (2016), USA *Genevieve Jolliffe and Andrew Zinnes are two of the most supportive people in the industry. Their advice to screenwriters is actionable, tangible, and thought out. Writers would learn a lot from them! * Joey Tuccio, CEO of Roadmap Writers, USA *What a brilliant idea, to elicit the secrets of how great shows and movies are made by asking the people who do it best to describe the process in their own words. The authors pose provocative questions about the story-making process to a deep pool of top writers and showrunners, revealing vigorous disagreement about how to approach structure, characters, and dialogue. And yet, there are fascinating threads of agreement about the rock-solid necessities of connecting with the audience. This book is a wish fulfilled – asking the very questions I would like to ask of the creators of my absolute favorite shows. * Christopher Vogler, author of The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers (2007), USA *Screenwriters Advice provides a unique and up-to-date view of the screen writing process from the perspective of professionals working in both feature and TV mediums. It is written in a colloquial style, structured around central questions of both craft and the nitty gritty of dealing with a rapidly changing industry. The contributions of professional writers with proven track records are frank, candid, and highly informative. Yet, it is the love of the craft that shines through, making Screenwriters Advice an invaluable resource. * Hing Tsang, Senior Lecturer in Digital Film Production, University of Suffolk, UK *Table of ContentsList of Tips Acknowledgements Legal Disclaimer An Introduction to Screenwriters Advice Contributors Chapter 1: The Idea Chapter 2: Pitching Chapter 3: Breaking Story Chapter 4: Character Chapter 5: Dialog Chapter 6: Rules? Chapter 7: Finding Your Voice Chapter 8: Screenwriting Competitions Chapter 9: Writing Teams Chapter 10: The Writer's Room & Writing on Set Chapter 11: Rewriting Chapter 12: Action & Thriller Chapter 13: Horror & Sci-Fi Chapter 14: Horror Comedy Chapter 15: Telenovelas Chapter 16: Comedy Chapter 17: Romantic Comedy & Christmas Movies Chapter 18: Drama & Adaptation Chapter 19: Animation & Family Chapter 20: The Business Chapter 21: Perspective Chapter 22: Inspiration Chapter 23: Writing Exercises References Index

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Book SynopsisThe Grand Budapest Hotel and Moonrise Kingdom have made Wes Anderson a prestige force. Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums have become quotable cult classics. Yet every new Anderson release brings out droves of critics eager to charge him with stylistic excess and self-indulgent eclecticism. Donna Kornhaber approaches Anderson''s style as the necessary product of the narrative and thematic concerns that define his body of work. Using Anderson''s focus on collecting, Kornhaber situates the director as the curator of his filmic worlds, a prime mover who artfully and conscientiously arranges diverse components into cohesive collections and taxonomies. Anderson peoples each mise-en-scéne in his ongoing ''Wesworld'' with characters orphaned, lost, and out of place amidst a riot of handmade clutter and relics. Within, they seek a wholeness and collective identity they manifestly lack, with their pain expressed via an ordered emotional palette that, despiteTrade Review"A readable and insightful analysis of a vital contemporary filmmaker . . . Highly recommended."--Choice "A decisive account of Anderson's movies, alive to their obvious charms, undaunted by their limits, and dedicated to activating their hidden potentials. This slim volume is both a sure introduction to Anderson's cinema and an authoritative reframing of the critical consensus. Anderson is the cinematic collector par excellence, and in this beautifully written study, Kornhaber plunges into the causes and consequences of that obsession in new and trenchant ways."--J. D. Connor, author of The Studios after the Studios: Neoclassical Hollywood, 1970–2010Table of ContentsCoverTitleContentsAcknowledgmentsA Collector's CinemaThe Reorganization of Life: An Interview with Wes AndersonFilmographyBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisThrough conversations held with fifteen of the most accomplished contemporary cinematographers, the authors explore the working world of the person who controls the visual look and style of a film.Table of ContentsForeword Preface Introduction 1. Nestor Almendros 2. John Alonzo 3. John Bailey 4. Bill Butler 5. Michael Chapman 6. Bill Fraker 7. Conrad Hall 8. Laszlo Kovacs 9. Owen Roizman 10. Vittorio Storaro 11. MarioTosi 12. Haskell Wexler 13. Billy Williams 14. Gordon Willis 15. Vilmos Zsigmond Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisRidley Scott returns to the universe he created with Alien: Covenant, a new chapter in the groundbreaking Alien franchise.The crew of the colony ship Covenant discover what they think is an uncharted paradise, but it is actually a dark, dangerous world, whose sole inhabitant is the synthetic David, survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition.Alien: Covenant - The Art of the Film reveals how the visual style of the film evolved, with breathtaking concept art accompanied by insight and interviews with key cast and crew.This official companion book explores all the major environments, creatures and technology that feature in this exciting new movie. It explores the intricate technology of the eponymous colony ship and its auxiliary vehicles, designs of the crew's uniforms and weaponry, artwork of key locations and breathtaking alien art imagery in amazing detail.Packed with fascinating sketches, blueprints, diagrams, full-color artwork, final film frames and behind-the-scenes shots from the set, Alien: Covenant - The Art of the Film is the ultimate literary companion to this highly anticipated movie event.TM & (c) 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.Trade Review“a staggeringly beautiful coffee table book collecting some of the movie’s most eye-stimulating imagery” - ComingSoon.net“This is a great art book that stands out from most as it has so many quotes and thoughts from the actors and art team. It has a decidedly human perspective that makes it a must read on top of a must see.” AiPt!“Alien fans can never have too much Alien in their life, and this will be another lovely piece of the evolutionary time capsule that grows the Xenomorph and fan base until we, too, are the perfect organism.” Hey Poor Player“leaves fans wanting more and anxiously awaiting the next film.” GeekDad.com“With its well-written, in-depth look at the making of the film and tons of fantastic concept design images, The Art and Making of Alien: Covenant makes for a great compendium to the film and is an easy recommend” Film Pulse “a must own for the cult following this movie is already gathering” Joblo (Arrow in the Head)“For anyone looking to delve even deeper into the further adventures of Michael Fassbender's David and his encounter with the crew of the Covenant, this book is obviously for you.” IGN“The detailed, colorful pictures, and cast/crew interviews are well worth the price” Latino Review“Ridley Scott has an incredible team of craftsmen who work around him and this volume is proof of their indomitable skill.” rogerebert.com“The Art and Making of Alien: Covenant is another fine art book from Titan Books, and it will surely satisfy fans of the film, as well as the medium with its deep dives into Covenant's production processes.” Entertainment Buddha “still more than a handful of images in the book that are still haunting my brain.” fangirlnation.com “I am a sucker for large coffee table books and this one will remain proudly displayed in my office. Whether or not the film itself made the grade for you, there’s no doubt this book passes with flying colors.” - Ravenous Monster“gorgeous film stills and character concepts” - Film Stage“Simon Ward delivered a perfect tour on what went into the making of Alien: Covenant. I, for one, found a richer experience than I had hoped for.” scifimoviepage.com

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Book SynopsisDesigned for researchers seeking new ways to explore their field and media professionals aiming to extend their practice, this filmmaking handbook shows you how to plug in to issues at the intersection of documentary cinema and ethnography. Exploring the unique potential for filmmaking to describe lifeworlds and the role of video editing in generating new ideas about human experience, it offers practical and theoretical advice for those making their first films.Based on over twenty years of teaching and industry experience, Filmmaking for fieldwork aims to inspire the development of core skills in camera use, sound recording and editing that can be applied to sensory, observational, participatory, reflexive and immersive modes of storytelling. Written for a multi-disciplinary audience, this book covers all stages necessary to produce a documentary film, from conception through to preparation, production, editing and distribution.Trade Review'Through Lawrence's articulate and comprehensive presentation, Filmmaking for Fieldwork is a sophisticated handbook that underscores the purpose, power, and techniques of ethnographic film - a timely and important contribution to visual anthropology and documentary film.'Paul Stoller, author of Adventures in Blogging: Public Anthropology and Popular Media'Ethnographic documentary is long overdue for a contemporary guide to the field that takes into account the changes since the 1997 publication of Cross-Cultural Filmmaking by Lucien Castaing-Taylor and Ilise Barbash. This thoughtful and beautifully produced book provides a comprehensive overview that is both philosophical and practical, addressing questions that range from ethics and collaboration to shooting in field settings to digital technology, to foundational questions about the value of such work. The author is a talented and accomplished anthropologist and filmmaker, who even provides the ten commandments (for observational film!) to inspire ethnographic filmmakers - whether aspiring or accomplished - to reach the promised land of field-based documentary work, from pre-production to distribution.'Faye Ginsburg, David B. Kriser Professor of Anthropology, Director, Graduate Program in Culture & Media -- .Table of ContentsSection 1: Why make a documentary film? TechniqueApproachEthicsSection 2: Preparation Writing a film proposal Selecting equipmentEstablishing controlLightingSection 3: Recording Fieldwork relationshipsImage SoundOperating in key situations ArchiveSection 4: Editing Preparation for an editDesigning your filmBeginning an edit Rough cutting to find a story Technique and styleFeedbackTitles and credits Fine cuttingEditing and mixing soundMasteringSection 5: Distribution Sharing your work Writing about your workFilm festivals and screening events Publication Afterword: The journey continuesIndex

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Book SynopsisIn The Art of Film, legendary Art Director Terry Ackland-Snow lifts the lid on his extraordinary career in cinema

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Book SynopsisThis book provides the most complete account of Paul Thomas Anderson’s career to date, encompassing his evolution from a self-anointed auteur to one of his generation’s most distinctive voices. It is at once an unconventional primer on Anderson’s films and a provocative reframing of what makes his work so essential.Trade ReviewThe Cinema of Paul Thomas Anderson is a feast of a book. With consummate clarity and inventiveness, Warren brings the films into rich, often fractious dialogue with one another. The results are extraordinarily illuminating. The entire book is infused with the kind of energy and delectable unpredictability that I associate with Anderson’s art at its best. Warren’s study shakes up conventional approaches to director-centered analysis in a fashion that will have lasting influence. -- George Toles, University of Manitoba, author of Paul Thomas AndersonEthan Warren should be commended for his razor-sharp analysis and rich knowledge of Anderson’s unique perspective and worldview, as well as Anderson’s contribution to American cinema. Warren leaves no stone unturned in this book, and his insightful enthusiasm makes these multifaceted films come alive through his careful study of Anderson’s life and influences. -- Whitney Crothers Dilley, author of The Cinema of Wes AndersonSmart and compelling. -- Christopher Schobert * The Film Stage *[Warren] brings his cinephilic eloquence to bear upon unknotting the enigmatic plots of, or characters in, Anderson’s films as well as Anderson’s ethos. To be sure, this is not a film theory text. Rather, Warren’s biography holds this boy genius (or brat) up to the light like a prism and slowly allows every refraction of Anderson to shine. -- Hannah Bonner * Senses of Cinema *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsForeword, by Lindsay ZoladzIntroduction1. On Paul Thomas Anderson’s Career to Date2. On Places and Spaces3. On Influence4. On Domesticity5. On Screenwriting6. On Gender Performance7. On Alienation Effects8. On Faith and Belief9. On Music Videos10. On HistoryNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisThe acclaimed follow-up to one of the most widely heralded special effects makeup tutorial books ever published. A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup Volume 2 incorporates a variety of supernatural and sci-fi character and creature designs, from zombies to dark fantasy, with step-by-step tutorials and materials guides, as well as an extended gallery section showcasing work by the best of the best!

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Book SynopsisBefore the turn of the twentieth century, before the nickelodeon, even before the first cinemas, Georges Méliès began making movies.. Directing, editing, producing, designing, and starring in over 500 films between 1896 to 1912, Méliès was also the first cinematic auteur.. This is the first study of Méliès''s films to appear in English in over twenty years and the only book to interpret his work using the tools of modern film analysis.. Locates the roots of modern narrative cinema in Méliès''s work, identifying techniques of editing and mise-en-scène previously thought to have originated with D. W. Griffith.Table of ContentsIntroduction - Narrative Attractions1. Méliès does tricks2. Fantastic realism3. The amazinf flying woman4. Imaginary voyagesConclusion

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Book SynopsisA new Star Wars Insider collection, featuring content previously printed in the Star Wars Insider magazine.Trade Review"Jam-packed with interviews, behind the scenes insights, and more. ... There are plenty of dynamite articles here; discussions with the tech crews from Episode III come to mind, as well as a rundown of which Episode I Easter Eggs are just rumors and which ones the fans missed" - San Francisco Book Review

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of Plates and Figures | ix Introduction: The Body of Medusa | 1 1 China Girls in the Film Laboratory | 33 2 Gone Girls of Escamontage | 73 3 Gradivan Footsteps in the Film Archive | 102 Afterword | 129 Acknowledgments | 133 Notes | 135 Bibliography | 165 Index | 181 Color plates follow page 84

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Book Synopsis ''A moving true story that will pull at the heartstrings'' - Woman & Home The first book in the Paws of Fame series, which follows movie animal trainer Julie Tottman as she rescues, nurtures and transforms animals in need of a second chance into film stars. Pickles the Yorkshire Terrier has just had her litter of puppies taken away from her - who knows how many litters she''s delivered and watched the same thing happen to. She''s been left behind in an overcrowded, noisy and dirty barn. She''s very weak and her body is burning all over from a painful skin condition. This has been her life for six years and it will likely never change. Or will it?Julie is a young animal trainer for the movies and is looking for a Yorkshire Terrier for a new film she''s working on with Colin Firth and Amanda Bynes. By chance, she hears of a puppy farm that has been raided by the authorities - the dogs werTrade ReviewA moving true story that will pull at the heartstrings * Woman & Home *

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Book SynopsisIn Beyond the Hero's Journey, BAFTA award-winning screenwriter Anthony Mullins presents an accessible, versatile and highly visual guide to screenwriting. For every writer who has ever felt frustrated by the neat confines of 'how to' guides, the book will teach you how to share your own distinctive, original voice with the...Trade ReviewThe "hero's' journey" is a story as old as time, and the template for analysing it feels even older. Time for a revamp! Enter Anthony Mullins. His thoughtful and contemporary take on crafting and critically examining story and character is a relief to read. If our common goal as makers is to refocus attention on history's forgotten players and stories, then we have to change how we study them. Mullins provides us with new tools for excavating the psychology of characters who don't exactly know what they want and don't always change in a linear direction (or at all). It's a joy to read and a necessary evolution in critical analysis -- Meg O'Connell, co-creator/writer of RetrogradeEssential. Don't start writing scripts without it. And if you're writing scripts already, read it to explode every existing assumption. Modern, relevant, fresh, this book unpacks the shows and movies we're watching now. Anthony Mullins isn't just someone who inhales stories, but gets what they're doing - and nails what we can learn from them. There's so much here I wish I knew when I started screenwriting. Hell, there's so much that's helped me refine the TV show I'm writing right now -- Benjamin Law, creator/writer of The Family LawBeyond the Hero's Journey will inspire you to rethink screenwriting. Written in a readable, conversational voice and drawing on Hollywood, independent and international scripting examples, it challenges us to focus on character arcs as the screenplay's central organising principle. It finds in arcs not only external action, but the deepest levels of internal characterisation. I cannot recommend Anthony Mullins' approach enough; he has found a powerful path to the heart of story -- Jeff Rush, co-author of Alternative Scriptwriting: Beyond the Hollywood FormulaFor decades now, screenwriting manuals have almost religiously followed the principles of "the hero's journey" and the "three-act structure". Both great frameworks ... but only for a certain type of storytelling. In this "peak TV" era of long-form, ensemble storytelling, with its non-linear structures and anti-heroes, writers are crying out for new ways of analysing story. In this hugely engaging book, Anthony Mullins breaks down an extraordinary array of films, unveiling new analytical tools that are insightful, practical and, best of all, that just might inspire you to write something genuinely original -- Michael Lucas, creator/writer of Five Bedrooms, The Newsreader and Party TricksBeyond the Hero's Journey is a wonderfully fresh approach to screenwriting and story craft. Anthony Mullins is masterful at marrying large ideas about creativity with a practical, down-to-earth approach to writing. His love of screenwriting, both film and television, is clear in the way he approaches the material, resulting in an enjoyable and thought-provoking read for all experience levels -- Warren Clarke, co-creator/writer of The Heights

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Book SynopsisWritten by senior compositor, technical director, and master trainer Steve Wright, this book condenses years of production experience into an easy-to-read and highly informative guide suitable for both working and aspiring visual effects artists. This updated edition of Digital Compositing for Film and Video addresses the problems and difficult choices that professional compositors face daily with an elegant blend of theory, practical production techniques, and workflows. It is written to be software-agnostic, so it applies to any brand of software. It features many step-by-step workflows, powerful new keying techniques, and updates on the latest tech in the visual effects industry with all-new content on artificial intelligence (AI) for visual effects (VFX), Universal Scene Description (USD), Virtual Production, and Cryptomattes. A companion website offers images from the examples discussed in the book allowing readers to experiment with the material first-ha

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Book SynopsisThis book is about what it takes to be a producer, the person responsible for getting a project off the ground and seeing it through to a conclusion sometimes years after things got started. For this reason, a thing often said about producers is that they are âœfirst in and last outâ, meaning they are there at the start of a film or television series and still there when everyone else has gone on to their next project. Written by two highly experienced television and film producers, this is the ultimate guide to navigating the world of film and television production in the UK - with lessons for anyone working or wanting to work in these industries across the world. The book covers all types of television and film production, including drama, documentary, entertainment, comedy, and children's programming. Through its step-by-step breakdowns of industry practices, first-hand insights and unique checklists, readers will gain a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed i

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Book SynopsisContemporary Post-Production is an engaging and insightful guide through the often fraught and stressful phase of post-production. It brings the art and craft of editing to life, describes contemporary workflows, and demonstrates how to break the post-production process into manageable phases. It also explores editing approaches used by five award-winning filmmakers across fiction films, documentaries, and interactive works.This text addresses key questions about the editorâs role in shaping a story, the roles of various members of the post-production team, when and how to delegate to specialists, and how to engage in the most efficient and constructive conversations with them. Another key focus is on career pathways, with each featured filmmakers sharing how they broke into the editing field and offering advice on building a lasting career.The featured filmmakers reflect a diversity of life experiences and work, and their interviews shed light on the people beh

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Book SynopsisThroughout cinema, there have been various techniques to depict motion, and one style in particular is the fascinating use of smears in animation. Incredibly popular and captivating to artists, these animation smears are frames that creatively replicate motion blur captured on film, which is the phenomena that we commonly observe in our everyday life.The vast world of different techniques for smears is explored in this book, expanding way beyond their commonly believed starting point in the 1940s to their actual origins that date back to the beginning of art history with illustrations and prototypes that led to their usage in some of the earliest known theatrical animations.The Animation Smears Book: Uncovering Filmâs Most Elusive Technique is a comprehensive guide that provides extensive information on the stylistic and creative aspects of smears and their impact, on how they make use of the way we perceive motion. Additionally, this book also reveals the names of art

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Book SynopsisThis book is the first dedicated edited collection that explores the virtualization of screen-making processes from pre-production to post-production, while attuning to the aesthetic, ideological and performative contexts upended by these integrated technologies. This book explores what is real in virtual production, as a provocative one, implicitly drawing on the philosophies of the moving image and the recent work on new forms of post-human perceptual realism.This edited collection is divided into the following four themed sections. Section One, Itâs Always Been Real: Contemporising Virtual Production, addresses the histories of film realism in relationship to visual technologies, providing both a theoretical and philosophical âanchorâ point for the collection, and a necessary genealogy. Section Two, The Body Becomes You: Performing Virtual Production, examines the transformation that occurs in immersive virtual worlds, while also exploring how the body is itself virtualise

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Book SynopsisWith this book filmmaker Jeffrey Michael Bays utilizes a range of professional leadership experience with his background in creative collaboration to guide todayâs media practitioners in getting along harmoniously.This book begins by exploring the unique personality traits that make it difficult for artists to work together, then offers solutions with expertly guided tutorials on leadership, motivation, and conflict resolution. Readers are then guided through the intimidating waters of business communication, including how to manage their inbox and send clear, effective emails. The text includes case studies featuring content on real media practitioners, ethics scenarios, writing exercises, as well as surveys and data to back up the chapterâs assessments.Providing a framework for success in todayâs media businesses, this book will be an integral reference guide for creative professionals and students who want to gain leadership skills, resolve conflicts, and maximize the efficiency of the creative teams they work in.

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Book SynopsisA fresh, innovative interpretation of the life, work and lasting influence of the twentieth century’s most iconic filmmaker.Trade Review"Edward White’s The Twelve Lives of Alfred Hitchcock is a pinata of literary pleasures. Learned and graceful, thoughtful and provocative, White cracks the Hitchcock code with deft analysis and fine writing. It’s a high-stepping performance full of humor and depth. Walking a tightrope between criticism and biography, White places both the man and his myth in the cultural landscape of his times. In the process, he returns us to the films with a much more informed eye. A book to keep and to return to." -- John Lahr, author of Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh"A provocative new way of thinking about biography... The radial structure vibrates, like Hitchcock’s best films, with intuition and mystery." -- Parul Sehgal - The New York Times"Perceptive and gracefully written, “The Twelve Lives of Alfred Hitchcock” is a bracing study of the master of suspense... It is a rare book that could pleasurably be twice as long." -- The Economist"White combines his interpretive zest with sensitivity, clarity and knife-sharp phrasing, smartly dedicating each of his 12 chapters to a different facet of the director's personality: the voyeur, the entertainer, the womaniser, the family man… Anatomising someone of Hitchcock's stature risks an equally chaotic frenzy of stabs, but with these 12 scalpel strokes White cuts close to his subject's heart." -- Victoria Segal - The Sunday Times""... innovative biography of Alfred Hitchcock... Tracking Hitchcock's contemporary influence, White is an enterprising tour guide... I was happy to be reminded of Cornelia Parker’s PsychoBarn, constructed in 2016 on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum in New York... And thanks to White, I went on an excursion to Leytonstone, Hitchcock’s birthplace in east London... I was also pleased to learn from White about the lewd Hitchcock tribute in Eminem’s Music to Be Murdered By." -- Peter Conrad - The Observer

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Book SynopsisOver the last decade fashion film''s presence has become ubiquitous. From the retail environments where fashion film is projected onto windows and buildings, to the online arenas of fashion brands and labels through to art gallery installations, fashion communication is on the move.With examples from dozens of groundbreaking international films, including QR codes linking to the films online, The Fundamentals of Fashion Filmmaking places fashion film in its broader industry, cultural and historical context. You'll also learn about the process of making fashion film, exploring how it works across multiple technologies, platforms and audiences. Interviews with filmmakers bring together a wealth of industry expertise on everything from storyboarding to finding an audience.Table of Contents1 Introduction: Understanding Fashion Film What Is Fashion Film? The Still Image Fashion’s Digital Image Understanding Fashion: Definitions and Explanations Film as an Expression of Fashion Film: An Integral Part of the Fashion Communication Industry Fashion Film: A Hybrid Genre The Pluralism of Fashion Film Understanding Fashion Film Defining Fashion Film: Fashion as Protagonist In Their Own Words: Diane Pernet In Their Own Words: Nick Knight 2 Fashion Film History Broadcast, Celebrate, Sell: Promoting Fashion through Film Brand Buy-in: Promotional Fashion Film in the Digital Age Experiments with Fashion Film: Poetry and Abstraction Body, Image, Time: Experimental Fashion Dreams in a Digital Age Documenting Fashion on Film: Capturing “The Real” Capturing Reality: Documenting Fashion and Style Post-Digital Slices of Fashion Life Fashion on the Big Screen: Narrative and Storytelling Films of the Moment Post-Millennial Fashion on the Big Screen Hybridizing Fashion: Subculture, Music, and Film Film Fusion: Style, Music, and Subculture In Their Own Words: John Maybury In Their Own Words: Isaac Julien CBE 3 The Contemporary Landscape Growing Status and Visibility for Fashion Film Social Media and Fashion Film Fashion Film and Online Editorial The Fashion Industry and Instagram Fashion Film on the Catwalk Fashion Film in Retail Fashion Film and Music Video In Their Own Words: Katie Baron In Their Own Words: Ian Pons Jewell 4 Trends in Fashion Film The Long and the Short Fashion and Social Responsibility Narrative and Storytelling Spanning Slapstick to Highbrow: From Comedy to Art In Their Own Words: Lernert & Sander Machine Versus the Hand Choreography and Meaningful Movement Documentary and “The Real” In Their Own Words: Declan Higgins In Their Own Words: Alex Turvey 5 So, You Want to Make a Fashion Film? Subject Knowledge and Ideas How to Capture and Catalog Ideas From Inspiration to Research Who Is the Audience? What Is the Message or Story? What Is the Film’s Purpose and Context? What’s the Approach? What’s the Budget? In Their Own Words: Kathryn Ferguson In Their Own Words: Marie Schuller 6 Fashion Filmmaking Creating a Pitch Planning the Production Casting Storyboarding and/or Scripting Locating the Right World: Where Will the Film Be Shot? Hair and Makeup The Big Day Styling: Dressing the Cast Accountability: Completing the Paperwork Post-Production Workflows Editing the Film Working with Music In Their Own Words: Lynden Campbell Sync Audio and Foley Sound In Their Own Words: Sally Cooper Working with Color In Their Own Words: Faith Millin In Their Own Words: Monica Menez In Their Own Words: Edgar Dubrovskiy In Their Own Words: Mark Connell 7 Getting Your Fashion Film Seen Getting Ready to Present a Film Fashion Film Festivals Social Media and Film Dissemination Turning Passion into a Profession Watch Films Practice, Practice, Practice Network and Build Contacts Experience and Knowledge Self-Promotion and Proactivity in the Industry Portfolio Building Build Your Brand with Integrity In Their Own Words: Stephen Whelan 8 Technology’s New Frontiers and the Future of Fashion Film Fashion’s New Realities—and Fantasies Virtual Reality: Immersion and Other Worlds Augmented Reality: Participation and Interaction Mixed Reality: Perception, Illusion, and Magic Fragmentation of Identity: Reality and Superreality In Their Own Words: Anna Radchenko In Their Own Words: Nirma Madhoo In Conclusion Bibliography Further Reading Index

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Book SynopsisWith case studies of popular stars like Linda Lin Dai and Edison Chen, and spectacular genres like the Shaolin Temple cycle of martial arts films, the book explores what it meant to be both cosmopolitan and Chinese in the second half of the 20th century.

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Book SynopsisThis is the first English-language study of internationally acclaimed Portuguese filmmaker Pedro Costa, examining the cultural, production and exhibition contexts of his feature films, shorts and video installations.

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Book SynopsisTher book investigates contemporary women directors who put 'a poetics of horror' to new use in their work, expanding the range of gendered and racialized perspectives in the horror genre

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Book SynopsisThe Auditory Setting introduces and investigates how narrative and a sense of place are constructed in film and media arts through the reproduction and mediation of site-specific environmental sounds, or 'ambience'.Trade Review"The Auditory Setting brings a personalised, post-colonial perspective to the rapidly expanding field of audio for moving image and its relationship to the site. Written with the sensibility of a sound artist, this book asks incisive questions of our evolving digital sonosphere." -David Toop, musician, author, Professor of Audio Culture and Improvisation at London College of Communication

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Book SynopsisBlood in the Streets investigates the various ways in which 1970s Italian crime films were embedded in their immediate cultural and political contexts.

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Book SynopsisExplores the production issues and cultural contexts of Hammer's unmade filmsTrade Review"Hammer Films is known the world over for its trailblazing, full colour, gothic horror films. Yet, despite its iconic status it failed to get many a project off the ground. In Hammer Goes to Hell, Kieran Foster explores a number of these projects. Drawing on new research, Foster offers a lively and engaging revisionist history bursting with new information and insight." -Johnny Walker, Author of Contemporary British Horror Cinema: Industry, Genre and Society and Editor of Hammer and Beyond: The British Horror Film.

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Book SynopsisThis book utilises never seen before materials held in the Hammer Script Archive to present a new perspective on one of the most famous British production studios of all time. While many studies of Hammer Films have been written, none have accounted for the significant amount of creative and economic labour that went into over 100 unmade projects at the company. Using primary materials such as screenplays and correspondence, the book examines the production contexts of an eclectic range of Hammer?s unmade films, ranging from Loch Ness Monster project Nessie to Dracula in India script Kali Devil Bride of Dracula. Using Hammer as a case study, the book represents a significant academic intervention by being the first sustained industry study to primarily use unmade projects. The book offers a fresh perspective on a legendary film studio, and argues for the importance and sustained study of unmade films within film history.

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Book SynopsisCritically examines the work of Quebecois filmmakers Denis Villeneuve

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Book SynopsisBy examining three case studies of award-winning soundtracks from cult filmsBarton Fink (1991), Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992), and The English Patient (1996)it becomes clear that major American film communities, when confronted with the initial technological changes of the 1990s, experienced similar challenges with the inelegant transition from analogue to digital. However, their cultural and structural labor differences governed different results.Vanessa Ament, author of The Foley Grail (2009), rather than defining the 1990s as an era of technological determinisma superficial readingit is best understood as one in which sound professionals became more viable as artists, collaborated in sound design authorship, and influenced this digital transition to better accommodate their needs and desires in their work.Trade ReviewDivergent Tracks reveals a first-hand account of the behind-the-scene world of postproduction film sound in the 1990s, a key moment when industry professionals grappled with the disruptive transition from analogue to digital technologies. In her masterful account, Dr. Ament rigorously details how three geographically distinct film communities each made critical contributions to the development of digital film sound and how their innovative practices changed the way we listen to the movies. I anticipate that Dr. Ament’s book will change how we also regard the role of sound designers and their post-production teams by helping us all better recognize their major contributions to the craft of moviemaking as creative professionals in their own right. * Richard Lawrence Edwards, Director for the Center for Teaching & Learning, University of California, Riverside, USA *Table of Contents1. Sound Design as Cultural Artifact 2. Geographical Cultures and Technological Tendencies 3. "Viscous was the Word of the Day": The Interiority of Barton Fink 4. "How Would you Like to Work on a Monster Movie?": The Expressionism of Bram Stoker's Dracula 5. "The Sound of the Desert is Tape Hiss": A Study in Contrasts in The English Patient 6. Conclusion: Reassessing Sound Design as a Collective Endeavor Bibliography Index

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