Making Short Films

By Jim Piper

Book Overview

- Accompanying DVD of thirty short films offers an instructive mini film festival - Shows beginners how to make meaningful films without fancy equipment - Great for film students and independent... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581154445
• ISBN13: 9781581154443
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Allworth
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.8" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Better than most

i read the comments of those that bought this book...after i bought my copy an i am glad i did . after reading the reviews i wouldn't have bought this book, i am very glad i didnt listen to the poor reviews Having directed several movies, i am always on the lookout for different ways of doing films .Perhaps its not slick enough like some that tell a great story but nothing about film making. Dont worry you will be spending your money wisely. Believe me i own many books and this one is near the top,but for those that like to make this harder than it needs to be buy (Rebel without a Crew) nice story or 30 dollar film school) use it as a door stop. film making is all about the K.I.S.S. method.

Surveying the purpose and problems involved

Plenty of books give all the basics of how to make a film of any size - but MAKING SHORT FILMS goes a step further in also surveying the purpose and problems involved. From whether or not to write a script and how to develop it to composing shots, using editing programs on computers, and creating special effects, there are plenty of tips paired with hands-on application projects perfect for newcomers. The DVD in back offers thirty completed short films by students and beginners, for further inspiration and example. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch

Excellent book for the beginning filmmaker

I am a film study teacher at the high school level, and I have to say that this book provides some excellent, hands-on examples and techniques for making successful short films. I was really impressed with the accompanying DVD, which included a variety of shorts to use as models. I plan on using the starter film ideas for my beginning film study students. It is so difficult to derive ideas for short films, but these starters provide excellent scenarios to creatively explore. At under $20.00, this is a steal. Thanks for a great resource, Jim.