- Paperback: 227 pages
- Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions; 2nd Revised edition edition (1 Feb 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1932907513
- ISBN-13: 978-1932907513
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 28 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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Learn the techniques to execute complex, original shots on any budget. Use the secrets of the master directors to give your film the look and feel of a multi-million-dollar movie. This title discusses about Landscape (widescreen) format. "Master Shots" gives filmmakers the techniques they need to execute complex, original shots on any budget. By using powerful master shots and well-executed moves, directors can develop a strong style and stand out from the crowd. Most low-budget movies look low-budget, because the director is forced to compromise at the last minute. "Master Shots" gives you so many powerful techniques that you'll be able to respond, even under pressure, and create knockout shots. Even when the clock is ticking and the light fading, the techniques in this book can rescue your film, and make every shot look like it cost a fortune. Each technique is illustrated with samples from great feature films and computer-generated diagrams for absolute clarity. The set-ups, moves and methods of the greats are there for the taking, whatever your budget. Make your film look great for a pittance and sell it for a fortune!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Master shots talks you through 100 different camera techniques to improve the other all look of your films. Each shot has a written description, some stills from a film illustrating the technique in action, a 3d mock up showing the directions of the camera movement in relation to the actors, and a 3d render from the mock up.
While the text is good; nicely explained in a simple and easy to understand manner; the book is let down by the pictures. The stills from the film can be too dark and small, making it difficult to see what's going on. The 3d mock ups showing the camera directions are generally quite useful, but can be a bit confusing at times. The 3d render is completely useless, showing exactly the same thing as the film still.
I found this book to be quite informative, and it certainly got my mind thinking about the different ways of conveying feeling with camera composition/ movement, but I can't help thinking that it would have been far better if the pictures had been in colour, and it used more page space showing useful information instead of the rather meaningless 3d render. Ideally it would come with a CD with a bunch of video clips showing the camera techniques in action. Obviously these things would affect the price, but I would prefer to pay a bit more for something that is good, then a bit less for something that only fulfills a small part of its potential.
EDIT: A few weeks have passed, and while I still stand by my original comments - that the pictures are a let down - I've grown to appreciate this book more. I've found myself leafing through it quite regularly over the last month, and have spent quite a bit of time thinking about how the shots in the book could be adapted for different effects. I'm the kind of person that learns by doing/ examples, so I've found this book really very helpful. So much so, that I've boosted my review up by 1 star.
While the text is good; nicely explained in a simple and easy to understand manner; the book is let down by the pictures. The stills from the film can be too dark and small, making it difficult to see what's going on. The 3d mock ups showing the camera directions are generally quite useful, but can be a bit confusing at times. The 3d render is completely useless, showing exactly the same thing as the film still.
I found this book to be quite informative, and it certainly got my mind thinking about the different ways of conveying feeling with camera composition/ movement, but I can't help thinking that it would have been far better if the pictures had been in colour, and it used more page space showing useful information instead of the rather meaningless 3d render. Ideally it would come with a CD with a bunch of video clips showing the camera techniques in action. Obviously these things would affect the price, but I would prefer to pay a bit more for something that is good, then a bit less for something that only fulfills a small part of its potential.
EDIT: A few weeks have passed, and while I still stand by my original comments - that the pictures are a let down - I've grown to appreciate this book more. I've found myself leafing through it quite regularly over the last month, and have spent quite a bit of time thinking about how the shots in the book could be adapted for different effects. I'm the kind of person that learns by doing/ examples, so I've found this book really very helpful. So much so, that I've boosted my review up by 1 star.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this book. It's the shape of a movie screen. It's colour. It's widescreen. The whole book is demonstrated using graphics. How can they possibly sell this for the Kindle?
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you're after an advanced technical guide to things like lighting, lenses, pacing etc then this book is probably not for you.
It is however a really useful read if you're looking to understand shot ideas such as dealing with dialogue, in-car, love, suspense, danger, shock/horror scenes and so on.
Need to shoot a character through a window frame? Need to emphasize a moment of drama? Need to film someone walking besides a car having a conversation with the driver? Capture that perfect on-screen kiss? It's got it covered- even down to less obvious things like exits & entrances, building up to arguments, handing off motion between characters etc.
The text is quite explanatory, friendly, and easy to follow and is written like you are listening to an experienced director explaining the shots to you-what they're used for, how to achieve them, and what to look out for.
The book includes b&w real world example reference pictures and an explanation of the shot technique, but you would have to look at the back of the book to find out which films the examples came from.
All in all, this might initially feel like a rather simplistic book but as you read through it, its usefulness and professionalism shine through.
It is however a really useful read if you're looking to understand shot ideas such as dealing with dialogue, in-car, love, suspense, danger, shock/horror scenes and so on.
Need to shoot a character through a window frame? Need to emphasize a moment of drama? Need to film someone walking besides a car having a conversation with the driver? Capture that perfect on-screen kiss? It's got it covered- even down to less obvious things like exits & entrances, building up to arguments, handing off motion between characters etc.
The text is quite explanatory, friendly, and easy to follow and is written like you are listening to an experienced director explaining the shots to you-what they're used for, how to achieve them, and what to look out for.
The book includes b&w real world example reference pictures and an explanation of the shot technique, but you would have to look at the back of the book to find out which films the examples came from.
All in all, this might initially feel like a rather simplistic book but as you read through it, its usefulness and professionalism shine through.
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