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"Now there is no reason to prevent anybody from making a film. The technology exists, the equipment is much cheaper than it was, the post-production facilities are on a laptop computer, the entire equipment to make a film can go in a couple of cases and be carried as hand luggage on a plane.' Mike Figgis"
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The essential easy guide to using digital film cameras and editing, from one of the world's most successful film directors.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
At last! A book that isn't 600 pages long telling you 'how to make a masterpiece' but rather offering simple advice and information from an established director with something to say. This book is absolutely ESSENTIAL for any film student or director with access to even the most basic DV camera. Figgis states the case clearly and effectively with personal examples from his own career. A short, concise, easy to read book that doesn't talk down to it's reader (if you have a camera you ARE a director, regardless - and thank Mike Figgis for saying it in this 'industry' obssessed age). Highly recommended, especially for students of the craft.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you imagine having an informal chat in the pub with a successful director/producer, that's a good description of this book. There is always the chance of coming across a real nugget (or possibly two) of really useful information, to be fair I think that's the best you can hope for in this book, and that of course will depend on what you're shooting and your level of experience.
You will of course probably also have to listen to a fair degree of them on their soapbox (keep your camera lens clean), or reminiscing about the good old days (Super 8)! There is a fair bit of that in this small, brief (156 pages in a pocketbook format) book in fact you could probably remove the first 29 pages (chapters 1 & 2) without impacting the book, plus several sections in later chapters as well.
Bits of the book talk to those starting out and other bit's to those who are about to embark on large productions. That's common in books like this (particularly when written by people who now teach, like Figgis), and for me at least, it doesn't work all that well, no one book can be a one stop shop, they always come across as too general.
All that being said it's a quick read and pretty inexpensive, would I put it on my must read list, well probably not.
You will of course probably also have to listen to a fair degree of them on their soapbox (keep your camera lens clean), or reminiscing about the good old days (Super 8)! There is a fair bit of that in this small, brief (156 pages in a pocketbook format) book in fact you could probably remove the first 29 pages (chapters 1 & 2) without impacting the book, plus several sections in later chapters as well.
Bits of the book talk to those starting out and other bit's to those who are about to embark on large productions. That's common in books like this (particularly when written by people who now teach, like Figgis), and for me at least, it doesn't work all that well, no one book can be a one stop shop, they always come across as too general.
All that being said it's a quick read and pretty inexpensive, would I put it on my must read list, well probably not.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a truly inspiring book for any aspiring film-maker. Though it is by no means a "how to" manual it nonetheless equips the reader with a sense that there really is no barrier to creating a film with next to no budget and minimal equipment. Figgis points out that ideas, ingenuity and vision are the essential tools of the film director rather than expensive equipment and a professional crew. The style of the book is conversational and full of anecdotes (some useful and illuminating others simply reminiscences) from Figgis' own film-making experiences. For me the book is most useful on lighting, on which subject Figgis gives some really practical and surprising tips, and working with actors, where his insights into the motivations and insecurities of that profession could save the novice director a lot of grief! Altogether a useful and highly readable addition to the aspiring film-maker's bookshelf.
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Good effort at demystifying film making
Watching Robert Llewellyn you tube channel carpool, has me thinking more about AV as a medium to get a message out. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Michael Layden
great tips
Not a complete guideline for filmmaking but if you're interested in reading tips directly from pros, this book is worth reading.
Published 7 months ago by ivak
A more revolutionary tome than you might realise!
In one of those ironies of life, I finished this book while sitting around a large film set where as an observer I was able to see many of the points being made by Mike Figgis... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Siriam
Dull and opinionated - no use for the beginner or semi-pro
I attempted to read this book as I beleived it would give me some useful pointers in starting film making. Wrong; it is a dreary and poorly produced yawn of a read. Avoid
Published 9 months ago by Richard Elmes
Pocket guide to practical aspects of working in the film industry
This book has been written by someone who has experience in the film industry and passes it on through this book. Read more
Published 18 months ago by M Carroll
Fantastic little book!
I needed this book as it was on the university reading list. It is a little paperback that is packed with advice and insider knowledge from director Mike Figgis. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Abe
An Inspiring Approach to Digital Film-making
If you aim to make video movies, whether against all odds and without funding, or by going down a more traditional route, you really should read this little book. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Geoff Robinson
Expensive aroma come in small vase.
When I first saw this book I thought "what can I learn from such a small book?". Well, really a lot. Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2009 by John Nikoloudakis
Find an alternative practitioner as a guide
I've discovered that there are a quite a few useless distractions to avoid when starting out in film-making. This book is one of them. Watching 'Hotel' is another. Read more
Published on 11 May 2009 by squirrel wrangler
A great insight on Figgis' way of working
Making movie, narrated by a great director that started as a humble but highly ingeniuos film-maker. A precious mix of phylosophy of film-making, and very focused hints. Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2008 by Paolo Tramannoni
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