Film Production Technique: Creating the Accomplished Image

by Bruce Mamer

Book Overview

This text emphasizes the importance of understanding and mastering traditional filmmaking technique, focusing on filmmaking in the conventional Hollywood style. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0495411167
• ISBN13: 9780495411161
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.7" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

The BEST general book on film production!

I've been fortunate to have the author, Bruce Mamer, as a teacher, and can tell you from first hand experience that his knowledge of the subject is comprehensive. Without a doubt, this is THE book to start with if you're serious about making films. Bruce covers all the bases from crew roles, pre-production, and composition to film stocks, lighting, and exposure (to name just a few of the topics covered). Any intelligent, free-thinking individual could read this one book and discover everything they need to start shooting. You can fill in the rest with a critical mind (but that's true of anything).Everything Bruce knows is in this book, and everything he teaches in class comes directly from it as well. The only thing missing is your idea, talent, time, and equipment.You won't regret the investment made in this HOW-TO manual for filmmaking!So...what are you waiting for? Go make your film!!!

excellent book for film students

OK FILM STUDENTS, ITS HERE A BOOK THAT CAN SPEAK OUR LANGUAGE, NO MORE THEORY BOOKS, THROW THEM OUT THE WINDOW, HOW BORING, THIS IS A BOOK THAT WILL SET UR CREATIVE MINDS FREE, HEY I KNOW ITS LIKE 59.00 , BUT ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY, BUY IT!

If you're ready to stop DREAMING and start MAKING films...

...this is the book for you. Covering everything from the camera to editing, this is film school in paperback form.I had Bruce, the author, as my film production teacher not too long ago. "Film Production Technique" isn't some esoteric diatribe, it is a nuts and bolts "how to" book on film production. The book is thoughtfully laid out, plain spoken, and punctuated with helpful diagrams and pictures.Intended for the novice, Mamer's book is an indispensable reference for the seasoned film maker as well.If you have the nerve, "Film Production Technique" will show you how to make your idea a reality.

An excellent introduction

I'll be honest. The author is a friend of mine and you can find my name in the acknowledgements. However, i can honestly say this is the best introduction to film production i've ever read. While it is a textbook, it is extremely readable. The information the author gives is first rate. Before you try to read about how to direct, start here and learn what actually goes in to making a motion picture.