Master Shots: 100 Advanced Camera Techniques to Get an Expensive Look on Your Low-Budget Movie
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Rating | : | 4.11 (761 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1932907513 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 227 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2014-11-23 |
Language | : | English |
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Master Shots gives filmmakers the techniques they need to execute complex, original shots on any budget. Master Shots gives you so many powerful techniques that youll be able to respond, even under pressure, and create knock-out shots. Each technique is illustrated with samples from great feature films and computer-generated diagrams for absolute clarity.. By using powerful master shots and well-executed moves, directors can develop a strong style and stand out from the crowd. Even when the clock is ticking an
Why should they be given away for a few dollars? --John Badham, Director Saturday Night Fever, WarGames, Author, I'll be in My Trailer . THIS BOOK SHOULD BE BANNED! These are the really cool tricks and techniques of shooting that professional directors keep secret just for themselves to use
JB said Great for beginners, may be helpful for more advanced filmmakers. Master shots is an INCREDIBLE book for a beginner / intermediate filmmaker. It does not spend any time going on and on about the history and reasoning for doing this or that. It just starts page 1 – to do this effect put the camera here, put the actors there, move the camera this way,. Breaks down your favorite shots and how they work Not meant to replace experience in the field, nor a good imagination and eye, this book does simplify and codify the classic shots that need to be in your repertoire. It's an amazing time saver for fostering dialogue between DPs and Directors, and is a great springboard for either making th. "A great unvarnished crash-course" according to Amazon Customer. I was a bit skeptical of the digest format when I bought this, but it's a great little guide to adding some variety to your short productions.It's a well-illustrated book breaking down shots you've seen in film and TV, with practical advice on how to shoot them.It's a very fair price for th