Careers for Film Buffs & Other Hollywood Types (Vgm Careers for You Series (Paper)) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Describes a variety of motion picture careers, including work in animation, film scoring, special effects, editing, direction, publicity, and makeup.

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Careers for Film Buffs & Other Hollywood Types

Should Ebert have chosen you over Roeper? Can you name every Oscar winner for Best Cinematography since 1928? Then you are a film buff, someone who lives for the silver screen and knows everything about its movies and its stars. You may be surprised that your celluloid dreams can earn you real cash. In Careers for Film Buffs, you'll learn how other movie and television fans make money by:

• Lighting up a scene
• Bringing out-of-this-world characters to life with special effects
• Dressing actors and actresses for their parts
• Creating an animated character
• Standing in for big stars . . . and more!

Inside, you'll find all the information you need on salaries, working conditions, and opportunities for professional advancement. Written for newcomers and career changers alike, Careers for Writers gives you the advice and guidance to make your Hollywood dreams come true. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 161 pages
• Publisher: VGM Career Books (April 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844241016
• ISBN-13: 978-0844241012
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,248,249 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome reference and fun to read., October 29, 1999

By A Customer

When I first read the book, I was in my last year of college and didn't know which directions to head towards the career I wanted in film. I found many books, but this one definitely stood out form the others. It gave me a list of every career opportunity in the film business and how to get started. I am now working my way up the ladder to a successful career. I highly recommend this to every one that expects to achieve their goals in film.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing reference AND a great read, September 29, 1999

By	[e-mail] "desdem0na2" (Santa Monica) - See all my reviews

This book is a wonderful guide to all the different jobs there are on a film set. When I moved out to LA to get work in the movies, I didn't know where to start. I picked up a lot of books and this one was the best. It is concise, easy to read and has every job you can think of, as well as how to go about getting it. Highly recommended!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for anyone interested in movies, February 20, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Careers for Film Buffs & Other Hollywood Types (Paperback)

When you're looking for a way into what you know will be a competitive career, it's good to know there's so many options available. With this book, I was able to line up my background to find the right point of entry. Additionally, it really helped with learning all the jargon of the film industry. It gives you a real insiders feel. The writing breezes along with humor, insight and lots of practical advice. I'm always buying copies for my friends and I go back to it often just to refresh.