Cheap Movie Tricks: How To Shoot A Short Film For Under $2,000 (Filmmaker gift)
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How to Make a Movie on a Tight Budget Today’s indie film market is growing by leaps and bounds and filmmaker Rickey Bird and screenwriter and novelist Al Guevara are on a mission to help indie moviemakers everywhere. Bird and Guevara want to show aspiring filmmakers how to overcome common movie and video production problems: Not enough money for crews Over budget and likely making the wrong movie Can’t get the attention of an indie studio Should have started with a short film to gain attention Amateur Movie & Video Production . Thousands of aspiring filmmakers are learning how to use cheaper, widely available filmmaking technology, and the craft of making movies from books pulled from bookstore and library shelves. Their work is totally DIY and they are the most creative people you will ever meet. Rickey Bird’s Hectic Films is a Southern California enterprise building a filmmaking empire on a budget. His short films, feature films, micro docs and tutorials have landed in some of the biggest American film festivals and been seen online worldwide. The result? Millions of views worth of exposure from films online, in festivals and creative marketing literally on the street. His many projects have seen leading B actors like Hulk Hogan and Vernon Wells (Mad Max Road Warrior), make-up artists from the TV show Grimm, and stuntmen from the Call of Duty games. What you’ll learn in this book: How planning and shooting a short film today can lead to a feature-length project tomorrow Everything you need to know about writing a movie project on a burger budget Tips on how to find locations and not get arrested Shooting tips galore for building exciting scenes Sound and film editing tips and all kinds of special effects wizardry, including puppetry Screenings, promotions, and juicy tips on film festival strategy If you liked books such as How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck , The Filmmaker's Handbook , or Rebel Without a Crew , you’ll love Cheap Movie Tricks . Review: Nice, good read if you an a newbie and starting out. - I like this. Lots of ideas. Good background from someone who has been there. I'd recommend it. Review: Good quality, arrived promptly - Great quality and very interesting. Bought it as a present for a film maker
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 363 Reviews |
D**D
Nice, good read if you an a newbie and starting out.
I like this. Lots of ideas. Good background from someone who has been there. I'd recommend it.
J**N
Good quality, arrived promptly
Great quality and very interesting. Bought it as a present for a film maker
T**H
learned to stretch my budget creatively.
"Cheap Movie Tricks: How To Shoot A Short Film For Under $2,000" is a godsend for indie filmmakers like me. With its insider tips and practical advice, I learned to stretch my budget creatively. This book empowered me to bring my vision to life without compromising quality. A must-read for anyone dreaming big on a shoestring budget!
A**R
It costs about ten bucks it will save you hundreds
Written in a cheerful if slightly hectoring style it's full of advice and tips, just one of which would make the book a wise investment. Add them all together and you will thank yourself for buying (and reading) it every time you turn your camera on.
A**R
Great book
Very informative
F**0
Five Stars
great book
I**A
Remove “tricks.” And that’s the original title.
This has a misleading title in a way, it’s my fault for thinking it has tips and tricks to make certain creative camera techniques but it’s just your basic indie film maker guide book that talks about his cousin Larry numerous times. Good book if you have never read a film making book.
R**E
Average
It is an average book on how to make a cheap short film. Easy to read, mild in information. Not bad.
F**C
This book is the basic
I whish I had this before making my first movie.
B**E
GREAT BOOK FOR FIRST TIME INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS
It is a truthful attempt to tell the aspiring filmmakers what and how to do with regard to a short film project. It is humorous and reader-frienly. As a screenwriter I gained great insights into the craft of making films on a budget. The crisp information about visual and sound SFX and participation in Film Festivals is also very helpful. On the whole - a great book indeed!
R**A
Similar to $30 film school
Easy to read through and very useful tips for inexpensive special effects that look good.
B**H
Great book for amateur ultra-low budget, student, and teen filmmakers!
I teach film and video for high school students and am always looking for great ideas to teach that don't cost an arm and a leg. Not only are there a ton of really good ideas in this book, but the "looks" they give now allow their short films to be entered and compete into short film festivals that will match the competition. My students really like the writing style in the book--the pace is fast and entertaining. Like most independent filmmakers, I don't have a lot of money for my projects, and a minimal amount for my students (fundraising budget), and now this book helps even the playing field.
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