For those that have dreams of making films!
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What books regarding filmmaking would you recommend?
I'm gonna buy:
And I'm thinking of
as well, but I need some opinions first.
What do you guys think?
March 17th, 2012, 5:45 pm
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Currently, I'm reading Tales from Development Hell, and The Greatest Sci-Fi Movies Never Made. Not exactly, the most helpful for film-making, but they have projects in them that are to admire and learn from.
March 17th, 2012, 6:41 pm
Syd Field's Screenplay: the foundations of screenwriting is really good.
March 17th, 2012, 7:26 pm
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I second the Syd Field recommendation and adding Robert McKee's 'Story'
March 17th, 2012, 9:50 pm
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Making Movies by Sidney Lumet: one of the best and most interesting I've ever read
March 19th, 2012, 12:26 pm
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Andrea wrote: Making Movies by Sidney Lumet: one of the best and most interesting I've ever read
I was thinking about that as well, but I'm still a little hesitant. Does it describe the filmmaking process or what? What's it about in short?
And thanks to the others. I'll check them out.
Has anyone read
Save the Cat ? I'd like some opinions :modesty:
March 19th, 2012, 12:34 pm
I watch film to learn about film.
March 19th, 2012, 12:35 pm
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Mason wrote: I watch film to learn about film.
I am in agreement with your statement, but some books would be really helpful as well
March 19th, 2012, 12:37 pm
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No mention of Rebel Without A Crew?
That book is a must read for anybody remotely interested in film-making.
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March 19th, 2012, 1:26 pm
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Pratham wrote: No mention of Rebel Without A Crew?
That book is a must read for anybody remotely interested in film-making.
March 19th, 2012, 1:34 pm