The Power Filmmaking Kit: Make Your Professional Movie on a Next-to-Nothing Budget |  | Author: Jason Tomaric
Publisher: Focal Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 110498
Media: Paperback
Edition: Pap/DVD
Pages: 432
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.1
ISBN: 024081021X
Dewey Decimal Number: 791.433
EAN: 9780240810218
ASIN: 024081021X
Publication Date: January 10, 2008
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Product Description
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 and directing to cinematography, acting, editing, and distribution.
* Step-by-step instructions, tips, diagrams, charts, and illustrations show you how to 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, producting, 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
* Everything you need to make a low-budget movie is in this complete resource kit.
* A complete kit that's a blueprint for making a professional-looking film for under $20,000. Includes a DVD packed with video tutorials, rough footage, important paperwork, contracts, movies, trailers, and more
* Learn how to get professional quality on a low budget, using the resources you have at hand.
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Inspirational! February 12, 2008
Adam (Los Angeles, CA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Wow. The Power Filmmaking Kit is like no other indie movie making book I've read. Unlike most other books which give you either trivial information (like asking your friends to help on your movie) or too much information, this book resonates with the experience of the author who is, himself, an indie filmmaker turned Emmy-winning Hollywood director. Tomaric gives you thousands of from-the-field techniques and it is one of the most organized, easy-to read books I've seen in a long time.
If you're looking to produce an indie movie, take it from the author who made a $2,000 movie, got distribution and made a profit. This is definitely the book for you.
A must-read for indie filmmakers February 13, 2008
Rick (LA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
For the independent filmmaker, this book is essential to you library. Jason has done an excellent job of breaking down the process of movie-making in a logical, and easy to follow format. This book would be beneficial for both the novice and for the more experienced filmmaker. For the beginner, it is a fantastic overview of the whole process, from development to distribution, and shows you how you can make a film without breaking the bank. For the more experienced, you will want to read this book and keep it close by as a reference tool. With the sections thoroughly and easily laid out you can review key information as you are planning your next project.
Jason has done a nice job of blending the technical information with the creative. If you are looking to make films, you need to have a understanding of the entire process, even those areas that are outside your area of expertise. This book will give you that.
Regardless of your level or interest, I recommend this book. It will be beneficial for anyone looking to make films or for those who are just looking to understand how films are made.
Outstanding resource for filmmakers February 14, 2008
A. Pierson
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I am very impressed with this book. It goes into so much detail, yet
it's still really easy to understand and is very well organized. It's
the best book I've ever read on how to make your own movie. Also, the
materials on the DVD are worth the cost of the book by themselves.
Tutorials that cover directing, cinematography pre-production, editing
all tie in the chapters. The forms are well designed and perfect for
any filmmaker. I said it once and I'll say it again, if you're going
to make a movie, you should definitely have The Power Filmmaking Kit.
Professionally written, yet easy to understand. February 13, 2008
Michael K. Brown (Burbank, CA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Most books are so technical when it comes to filmmaking that for the average person it's hard to follow along. Jason's book is one that explains it like it is, but in a way that makes sense. This book starts you at the very beginning of filmmaking (The idea for a story) and takes you through the complete journey of making your film to the very end of obtaining distribution. With plenty of examples, graphs and pictures, this is by far the best book about making movies that there is. A must for every Filmmaker!!
Highly Recommended February 10, 2008
Pam Smith (LA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Power Filmmaking Kit is the best "industry" book I have picked up in years. It encompasses every aspect of the business and is suitable for beginners as well as seasoned vets. An inspirational must-read for all who have even the slightest desire to create moving pictures. The Kit takes a daunting, often inaccessible business, and makes it comprehensible and possible.
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