Nuts and bolts filmmaking : practical techniques for the Guerrilla filmmaker / Dan Rahmel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rahmel, Dan.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Motion pictures--Production and direction.

Motion pictures.

Performing arts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (381 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; Boston : Focal Press, 2004.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking, an ideal book for the rapidly growing number of low-budget filmmakers, provides how-to information on the day-to-day techniques of actual low-budget production. Containing construction details describing how to replicate expensive tools for under 30 a piece, this book provides quick and inexpensive remedies to both the most common and most difficult production challenges. Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking is an invaluable resource to anyone looking to make a film without a big budget.

Contents:

Cover; Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking: Practical Techniques for the Guerilla Filmaker; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; CHAPTER 1 Safety; Applications; Safety gear; Safety guidelines; CHAPTER 2 Common Materials and Tools; Applications; Tools; PVC pipe cutter; Ratchet strap or ratchet tie-down; Tin snips; Cordless drill; Materials; Metal pipe nipple; PVC pipe; Flange; Union; 90° elbow bend; T-joint; Four-way joint; Corner joint; Threaded adapter; Conduit hanger with speed thread; Eyebolt; Conduit clamp or two-hole strap; Malleable coupling; Locking nut; Galvanized shingle or shingle flashing

Hyco bar or erector set bracketsBendable wire; Suggestions; I Preproduction Introduction; Applications; Writing a production statement; Begin organizing; Creating a preproduction deadline list; Suggestions; CHAPTER 3 Storyboarding; Applications; General Instructions; Concrete shot understanding; A method of communication; A budgeting tool; A useful checklist; Construction; 3"" X 5"" cards; Basic templates; Thumbnail sketches; Adam Actor, Amy Actress; Photographic storyboarding; Presentation storyboarding; Suggestions; CHAPTER 4 Script Supervisor Template; Applications; General Instructions

Script supervisor equipmentPreproduction info; Basic log information; Log notes; Construction; Suggestions; CHAPTER 5 Location Scouting; Applications; General Instructions; Artistic Considerations; Visual Considerations; Sun tracking; Logistical Factors; Surroundings; Sound concerns; Special Day/Date Considerations; Location Layout Templates; Location Scouting Form; Suggestions; CHAPTER 6 Legal Release Forms; Applications; Suggestions; II Camera Introduction; Applications; Suggestions; CHAPTER 7 Matte Box; Applications; General Instructions; Construction; Suggestions; CHAPTER 8 Camera Hi-hat

ApplicationsConstruction; Creating the mounting screw; Creating the swivel flange; Creating the head; Safety bars; CHAPTER 9 Inside Car Mount; Applications; General Instructions; Construction; Creating the mounting bar; Creating the head; Suggestions; CHAPTER 10 Camera Glider; Applications; General Instructions; Construction; Assembling the head; Assembling the body; Using the Glider; Suggestions; CHAPTER 11 Weighted Tripod Glider; Applications; General Instructions; Suggestions; CHAPTER 12 Wheelchair Dolly; Applications; General Instructions; Suggestions; CHAPTER 13 Tripod Dolly

ApplicationsGeneral Instructions; Construction; Wheel assemblies; T-board platform; Ralls assembly; Suggestions; CHAPTER 14 Doorway Dolly; Applications; General Instructions; Construction; Suggestions; CHAPTER 15 Underwater Cam Stand; Applications; General Instructions; Construction; Constructing the top frame; Constructing the base; Lower it into the pool; Suggestions; CHAPTER 16 Gray Card Incident Meter; Applications; Shooting on film; Shooting video; Types of Meters; Incident meters; Reflected meters; General Instructions; CHAPTER 17 Lux Incident Meter; Applications; General Instructions

Testing video cameras

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

9786611119492

9781136070532

1136070532

9781136070549

1136070540

9781281119490

1281119490

9780080548784

0080548784

OCLC:

469630034