Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video - Softcover

Irving, David K.; Rea, Peter W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0240807359 ISBN 13: 9780240807355

Publisher: Focal Press, 2006

Synopsis

"Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video" is the definitive book on the subject for beginning filmmakers and students. The book clearly illustrates all of the steps involved in preproduction, production, postproduction, and distribution. Its unique two-fold approach looks at filmmaking from the perspectives of both producer and director, and explains how their separate energies must combine to create a successful short film or video, from script to final product. This guide offers extensive examples from award-winning shorts and includes insightful quotes from the filmmakers themselves describing the problems they encountered and how they solved them. The companion website contains useful forms and information on grants and financing sources, distributors, film and video festivals, film schools, internet sources for short works, and professional associations. It includes unique approach which looks at the process from the director's and producer's point of view. Third edition includes information on new HD formats, postproduction, and a new animation example.

About this title

Review:

"This how-to book provides you with beneficial information, even if you aren't looking to make professional films or videos. The book breaks down the entire process. The authors have created an indispensable tool for any producer, regardless of experience level." -Videomaker Magazine, May 2001

"A thoughtful and comprehensive guide to all aspects of making a short film. I wish a practical, nuts-and-bolts guide like this had existed when I was a film student." -Susan Seidelman, director, Desperately Seeking Susan, Smithereens, and Sex in The City

"A veritable bible, valuable for both the short and feature filmmaker. It's as good as a year in most film schools." -Joan Davison, producer: Airplane, Robocop, and Starship Troopers.

"Without question, the definitive book on the film production. A long-awaited, necessary map to the young filmmaker in his journey though the mine fields of movie making. I would keep it next to the viewfinder." -Michael Pressman, film director, producer of The Practice, Chicago Hope, and Picket Fences

*This volume will easily become an indispensable source book for both students and practicing filmmakers. The wealth of information on all aspects of film production is truly impressive. The quoted filmmakers' notes and the practical examples of their production problems illustrate very well the ideas and recommendations of this book." -Kris Malkiewicz, film professor, California Institute of the Arts, author of Cinematography

"If you've been perusing bookstores for the ultimate comprehensive guide to making short films, look no further. Although Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video was obviously written as a textbook, it's an easy, enjoyable read...Without getting hopelessly bogged in minutiae, the book hits on nitty-gritty details likely to vex most short-film makers, and it's packed with practical information, including a bulleted list of key points at the end of each chapter...The concise information in this book is relevant to anyone of any experience or budget level making a film or video of any length." - Back Stage, Sept. 14 ,2006

"This is the definitive book on the subject for beginning filmmakers and students. It clearly illustrates all of the steps involved in preproduction, production, post-production and distribution. Its unique two-fold approach looks at filmmaking from the perspectives of both producer and director..." - SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal, July/August 2006

"With such a full palette of information, we weren't surprised that the authors also painted a pathway to making a successful product. From financing and budgeting, to hiring a crew, looking for locations and working with others, this book expands beyond the nuts and bolts of picking up a camera and shooting, although there are plenty of technical tips as well." -Camcorder and Computer Video

About the Author:

David K. Irving is an associate professor of the Undergraduate Film and Television Department at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts. He has directed six feature films, fifteen award-winning short documentaries, three short narrative films, and has written and produced three feature films.

About this edition

• Publisher: Focal Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0240807359
• ISBN 13: 9780240807355
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 436