- Paperback: 400 pages
- Publisher: Atlantic Books; Rev. Ed edition (31 Aug 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 014024560X
- ISBN-13: 978-0140245608
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.5 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 989,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Format:Paperback
Don't be fooled that after you follow this book, and make your "used car" budget film that you'll soon see it on the big screens everywhere. You'll end up with a first project on a journey of a long learning process. Is it better to spend the ten grand for school? Maybe. A lot can be said for taking that plunge into cold water and getting your feet wet. Although, some people want the prestige of a piece of paper from an institution. Most of the methods are sound, but the book is pretty much outdated for today's high tech world. Beginning filmmakers rarely shoot on film, but instead go for cheaper video. It's a less painful process. Especially for your pocketbook. It's a good book for student or hobby filmmakers. But please don't shoot a feature using this book as an example. Read it as inspiration.
Format:Paperback
The author immediately inspires its reader. He takes the responsibility of displaying the pros and cons of filmmaking eloquently.
Every procedure and expense is outlined step by step. And the process is made to be more tangible. Upon finishing this book, I felt I had the proper tools to successfully produce a low-budget film.
Format:Paperback
The problem with most independent productions in Hollywood is that they aren't truly independent. To understand Rick Schmidt's book it helps to know that a true independent production means that it is independent from Hollywood money (obviously) but also independent from it's influence, which is "profits" as the sole reason for making a movie. Most independent films are financed by major studios, and the same bottom line rule applys: to make money. That is why so much of what we see from independents is indistinguishable from anything else in Hollywood. To be truly independent means to be so in purpose and vision and approach. It is dishonest to call yourself an independent while all the time having one eye on the Hollywood "bottom line". Rick's book seems to be designed for that independent spirit, people who want to make films as a means of truthfully exploring the world around them, and sharing a vision that is honest, meaningful,and real. John Cassavetes made films for this reason. So does Jon Jost, Charles Burnett(earlier films), and others. To put down this book because it doesn't follow the artistically destructive path of Hollywood production methods is to miss the point. In that case, there are many other books out there that we can read and waste our time with.
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Is this okay, Rick?
Rick Schmidt asked me to say his book is superb.
His book is superb.
Published on 11 Feb 1999
An Extremely Valuable Guide
I liked the book, Rick. I don't make films, but in my horribly amerature opinion, I have to say that it nicely does the job of providing factual info to which a film maker can... Read more
Published on 11 Feb 1999
It's ok
I don't pretend to know what I'm talking about but this was an all right book. I don't really care if Cagney was spelled incorrectly and I don't think that this book is the bible... Read more
Published on 5 Feb 1999
A good, solid, REALISTIC, book.
I have read some of the reviews by some so called experts here. They absolutly amaze me. This book tells an amature film maker how to accomplish every step of the process, from... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 1999
A very caring, well written book by a very open, helpful man
I found the book wonderfully insightful and helpful. Rick is also a very accessible person. I emailed him with some technical questions and he immediately got back to me. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 1998
IGNORE ALL NEGATIVE REVIEWS
If you're a first-time filmmaker raising money for your own independent film, then this is an excellent book to read. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 1998
DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!
I have directed several independent features that have been screened at Sundance, Toronto, etc. Never in all my experience have I seen advice so detrimental as the type dispensed... Read more
Published on 24 July 1998
A REALISTIC REVIEW of a book all filmmakers can learn from.
Boy, some reviewers get so uptight about things. BOTTOM LINE, this book should not be missed by anyone on the path to movie stardom! Read more
Published on 24 May 1998
This is the Bible of low-budget filmmaking.
I had heard great things about this book and when I bought it I wondered if it would live up to all the hype. Read more
Published on 19 May 1998
Buy this book!
This is one of the best books on making micro budget films I have read, and for those of us who have a burning desire to make films but don't have the capitol or contacts in the... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 1998
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