The Power Filmmaking Kit

Think big, spend little! Everything you need to make your movie is in this complete resource kit. The Power Filmmaking Kit is a comprehensive, multimedia book and DVD package that empowers you to produce your own Hollywood-quality movie. Emmy-award winning director Jason Tomaric produced an independent film using only local resources for under $2,000 that not only got picked up for distribution, but is also used as a case study in top film schools. This book shows you how to do the same, regardless of your budget or location. You'll learn how to achieve professional quality on a microbudget, using the resources you have at hand. The book includes: * Coverage of the entire filmmaking process. It's all here, from writing, directing, and cinematography, to acting, editing, and distribution. * Step-by-step instructions, tips, diagrams, charts, and illustrations for how you can make a Hollywood-caliber movie on a next-to-nothing budget with little upfront money and access only to local resources. The DVD includes: * Time and Again, the profitable, award-winning, internationally distributed independent film made for under $2,000 * One hour of video tutorials unveiling how the movie was made...interviews and behind-the-scenes case studies on directing, production, and editing * Complete rough footage from a scene for editing practice * Forms, contracts, and more resources *The Producer's Notebook includes scripts, storyboards, schedules, call sheets, contracts, letters from the producer, camera logs and press kits from "Time and Again." See how the production was scheduled and organized, read the script, follow the storyboards and watch the production unfold from beginning to end. * Blank contracts and forms that you can print out to use on your own film

Think big, spend little! Everything you need to make your movie is in this complete resource kit. The Power Filmmaking Kit is a comprehensive, multimedia book and DVD package that empowers you to produce your own Hollywood-quality movie. Emmy-award winning director Jason Tomaric produced an independent film using only local resources for under $2,000 that not only got picked up for distribution, but is also used as a case study in top film schools. This book shows you how to do the same, regardless of your budget or location. You'll learn how to achieve professional quality on a microbudget, using the resources you have at hand. The book includes: * Coverage of the entire filmmaking process. It's all here, from writing, directing, and cinematography, to acting, editing, and distribution. * Step-by-step instructions, tips, diagrams, charts, and illustrations for how you can make a Hollywood-caliber movie on a next-to-nothing budget with little upfront money and access only to local resources. The DVD includes: * Time and Again, the profitable, award-winning, internationally distributed independent film made for under $2,000 * One hour of video tutorials unveiling how the movie was made...interviews and behind-the-scenes case studies on directing, production, and editing * Complete rough footage from a scene for editing practice * Forms, contracts, and more resources *The Producer's Notebook includes scripts, storyboards, schedules, call sheets, contracts, letters from the producer, camera logs and press kits from "Time and Again." See how the production was scheduled and organized, read the script, follow the storyboards and watch the production unfold from beginning to end. * Blank contracts and forms that you can print out to use on your own film

"Rigging Your Cinema Camera" is the definitive source for anyone that wants to get the most out of using their Blackmagic Design cameras, from the hobbyist to the seasoned veteran filmmaker. Author and Cinematographer, Marco Solorio (owner of OneRiver Media) has been using the original Cinema Camera since mid-2012, prior to its public release as an early beta tester and first recipient of the camera outside of Blackmagic Design's global headquarters in Australia. Video book trailer: http: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkbp44Gyl5c Since that time, Solorio has used various Blackmagic Design cameras as "A-cameras" on a multitude of real-world projects, from commercial, corporate, short film, and feature film productions. Breaking all preconceived perceptions, Solorio implements production-proven rigging scenarios that allow these cameras to be used in both conventional and non-conventional ways while obtaining extremely high quality these cameras are known for. Various Cinema Camera and Production Camera 4K rigging setups are shown in great detail (including parts and cost breakdown) that include: Compact Rig, Studio Rig, B-Roll Rig, Interview Rig, Cine Rig, ENG Rig, Compact Shoulder Rig, Aviator Rig, Skimmer Rig, and many more. Not just limited to the Cinema Camera and Production Camera 4K, Solorio also shows production-driven examples for the Pocket Cinema Camera and URSA. But going beyond rigging and parts, Solorio goes even deeper into the practical theory and balance of rigging itself, lenses (covering 43 pages alone), audio applications with various wired and wireless microphone setups, AC and DC power systems, cables, tools, matte boxes, optical filters, follow focuses, various cage options, and countless more examples that are equally valuable for any camera, not just the Cinema Camera. Over 300 photos (shot by Solorio), over 56,000 words, and over 2 years in the making, all based from actual productions. Coverage includes cost, tips, fabrication, usage, and assembly with various diagrams, tables, and product hyperlinks. Thousands of dollars worth of various gear tested, from cheap to exotic, saving you grief, money, and time. Testimonials: If you shoot with a Blackmagic Cinema Camera, you NEED this book. Everything you ever wanted to know about rigging out the camera for various configurations from someone who actually uses the camera every day. Walter Biscardi, Jr. - Biscardi Creative Media From theory to practice, with all the reference points and ideas insanely illustrated and laid out, there should be no question from the reader that they have the resource on hand to solve most production issues that face rigging any camera. Jason & Josh Diamond - The Diamond Bros This book is a comprehensive filmmaker's shopping list; a ton of valuable insights for accessories and the justification for having these tools. Whatever camera system you have, this book will eliminate the guesswork out of the purchases needed to properly rig out your productions. Steffan Schulz - Strange Media, Inc. Beyond simple on-camera rigging, Marco delves into audio recording equipment, camera support, power, and monitoring, all of which can be equally baffling to the new operator. In short, Marco's book provides a soup to nuts look at assembling a wide range of camera and audio packages, tailoring them to suit the particular needs of nearly any project, and using them practically in the field. Alexis Van Hurkman - Writer, Director, Colorist Marco possesses a genuine desire to share his knowledge with other filmmakers; that's truly a gift! And this book you have in front of you now is your "fast track" to Marco's road-tested experience and hands-on approach to shooting with Blackmagic Design Cinema Cameras. Daniel Berube - Boston Creative Pro User Group"

We can't shoot good pictures without good lighting, no matter how good the newest cameras are. Shooting under available light gives exposure, but lacks depth, contrast, contour, atmosphere and often separation. The story could be the greatest in the world, but if the lighting is poor viewers will assume it's amateurish and not take it seriously. Feature films and TV shows, commercials and industrial videos, reality TV and documentaries, even event and wedding videos tell stories. Good lighting can make them look real, while real lighting often makes them look fake. Lighting for Cinematography, the first volume in the new CineTech Guides to the Film Crafts series, is the indispensable guide for film and video lighting. Written by veteran gaffer and cinematographer David Landau, the book helps the reader create lighting that supports the emotional moment of the scene, contributes to the atmosphere of the story and augments an artistic style. Structured to mimic a 14 week semester, the chapters cover such things as lighting for movement, working with windows, night lighting, lighting the three plains of action and non-fiction lighting. Every chapter includes stills, lighting diagrams and key advice from professionals in the field, as well as lighting exercises to help the reader put into practice what was covered. www.lightingforcinematography.com

In addition to featuring stunning photography documenting the sleek mid-century design of Super 8 cameras and projectors, this edition also offers a detailed history of the beloved medium--one not only embraced by suburban dads, the target audience of the format, but by the art world, punk rockers, and ultimately popular culture.ture.

Filmmaking the definitive resource for filmmakers, blows the doors off the secretive film industry and shows you how to adapt the Hollywood system for your production. Full of thousands of tips, tricks, and techniques from Emmy-winning director Jason Tomaric, Filmmaking systematically takes you through every step of how to produce a successful movie - from developing a marketable idea through selling your completed movie. Whether you're on a budget of $500 or $50 million, Filmmaking reveals some of Hollywood's best-kept secrets. Make your movie and do it right. The companion site includes: Over 30 minutes of high-quality video tutorials featuring over a dozen working Hollywood professionals. Industry-standard forms and contracts you can use for your production Sample scripts, storyboards, schedules, call sheets, contracts, letters from the producer, camera logs, and press kits 45-minute video that takes you inside the movie that launched Jason's career. 3,000 extras, 48 locations, 650 visual effects-all made from his parent's basement for $25,000.

With the release of the RED ONETM digital cinema camera, the possibility of recording stunning, cinematic-quality images with an affordable camera became a reality. Now that the industry has embraced the nascent technology and added new tools and workflows, filmmakers—from independents on up—are leading the charge on establishing new rules. Here to guide newcomers and RED veterans alike, popular trainer and filmmaker Noah Kadner picks up where the manual leaves off. You’ve got the basic operations down and now you’ll learn how to use the camera in a production environment and discover the various options in post. Using a clear, objective approach, he offers best-practice advice on utilizing RED’s proprietary tools, explains the workflows for Final Cut Studio, Avid, and Premiere Pro, and gives workaround solutions where needed. Well-known filmmakers and industry leaders share their own bleeding-edge production methodologies throughout, offering a rare view into this exciting new world of filmmaking. Here are just a few things you’ll learn to do: •Build a RED package that fits your budget •Set up for sound recording and learn which audio tools to use •Achieve the optimal exposure using RED’s onboard tools and external gear •Edit your footage with step-by-step instructions for Avid, Final Cut Pro, and Premiere Pro •Work color correction into your HD, film, or Web projects •Prep your project for output and archive your footage •Learn from pros such as Rodney Charters, ASC (DP, 24), Simon Duggan, ACS (DP, Knowing), Albert Hughes (Director, The Book of Eli), and many others using RED •Stay up-to-date and download additional resources at the companion Web site at www.peachpit.com/red "If you want to dive in and starting using the RED, look no further. This book is the next best thing to having a top-notch production crew with RED experts working by your side." —Arthur Albert, Director of Photography, ER "An essential guide loaded with knowledge, I recommend it as the first purchase for any filmmaker who is thinking about owning or currently owns the RED." —Rodney Charters, ASC, Director of Photography, 24 "If you're planning to shoot with the RED camera, this is the book to get!" —Rob Cohen, Director, The Fast and the Furious "Noah Kadner takes the best practices of using the RED camera and shares them with the rest of us in this indispensable guide." —Simon Duggan, ACS, Director of Photography, Live Free or Die Hard, Knowing "Written in an easy-to-follow style, yet thorough in covering everything from production to postproduction to making money from your investment, this is a book that should be on every filmmaker’s desk and in their kit bag." —Norman Hollyn, Film Editor, Instructor, and author of The Lean Forward Moment "If you want to see how the pros are using the RED camera, you need this book." —Nancy Schreiber, ASC, Cinematographer, Every Day

This text will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to take your on-location shooting skills to the next level. It is packed with the things you will need to know to have great results while shooting your documentary, interview, sporting event, fashion or glamour event, or current affairs/news show.

Designed 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.