101 Things I Learned in Film School
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101 Things I Learned in Film School by Neil Landau
An illustrated, accessible introduction to filmmaking from an award-winning Hollywood producer, screenwriter, film school professor, and script consultant to major movie studiosAnyone with a cellphone can shoot video, but creating a memorable feature-length film requires knowledge and mastery of a wide range of skills, including screenwriting, storytelling, directing, visual composition, and production logistics. This book points the aspiring filmmaker down this complex learning path with such critical lessons as:
* how to structure a story and pitch it to a studio
* ways to reveal a story's unseen aspects, such as backstory and character psychology
* the difference between plot, story, and theme
* why some films drag in Act 2, and what to do about it
* how to visually compose a frame to best tell a story
* how to manage finances, schedules, and the practical demands of production
Written by an award-winning producer, screenwriter, film school professor, and script consultant to major movie studios, 101 Things I Learned® in Film School is an indispensable resource for students, screenwriters, filmmakers, animators, and anyone else interested in the moviemaking profession.
Matthew Frederick is a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based architect and urban planner. He has taught at a variety of institutions, including Boston Architectural College and Wentworth Institute of Technology.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781524762001 |
| ISBN 10 | 1524762008 |
| Title | 101 Things I Learned in Film School |
| Author | Neil Landau |
| Series | 101 Things I Learned Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2021-01-12 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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