Guerilla Film Makers Handbook 3e [Paperback]

Jones (Author), Jollife (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2006 | ISBN-10: 082647988X | ISBN-13: 978-0826479884 | Edition: 3

Brand new edition of this bestseller - the only book an amateur film maker needs! An entirely new, updated, and expanded third edition of the UK's best-selling filmmaker's bible, last updated in 2000. This new edition builds upon the most successful features of the previous books. It is larger in format, and includes hundreds more illustrations, diagrams, and box-outs. The Q&A approach with experts is attractive in content and easy to digest. Where else can you listen to over 150 of the most knowledgeable people as they discuss their particular areas of expertise? And being filmmakers (not historians or lecturers), Jones and Jolliffe know which questions to ask and which are irrelevant or a distraction. They get to the core. The first half of this book is expanded with significantly more expert interviewees, delving into new areas of filmmaking not covered in the second edition. And all of the case studies are brand new, featuring in-depth stories from recent low-budget success stories like "Shaun of the Dead", "Open Water", and "Saw". This book comes with a DVD, packed with further Interviews with filmmakers, as well as theatrical trailers and other goodies.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Immensely informative and entertaining to read... a terrific book for anyone interested in films." BBC Radio 4

'Described on the back cover by Film Review as 'the indispensable guide for first-time film-makers,' the third edition of this weighty tome is the best yet. Fully revised and updated, it benefits enormously from the fact that it's been authored by two actual film-makers, whose wealth of experience produces some valuable tips....With advice on lighting, editing and even product replacement, this will be as essential as a film in a camera for first timers' Five Stars.

Film Review, 01/11/2006

"Calling this guide'in-depth' is like calling Bill Gates 'well-to-do'. The Guerilla Film Makers' Handbook is truly exhaustive in its multilayered, budget-slashing top tippery...Jones and Joliffe's do-it-yourself Bible covers more bases than you ever knew existed."

Reviewed in Total Film, July 2008

“Immensely informative and entertaining to read… a terrific book for anyone interested in films.” BBC Radio 4

About the Author

Chris Jones and Genevieve Jolliffe are independent filmmakers and their experience in the field is unparalleled.

Product Details

• Paperback: 756 pages
• Publisher: Continuum; 3 edition (March 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082647988X
• ISBN-13: 978-0826479884
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.3 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,966,946 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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