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Brad Simmons · July 19th, 2003, 11:07 AM

I have this book too, and I agree, there isn't much in there that isn't generalized. THe thing that really turned me off was the DVD that came with the book and the included short film "Final Grace" or whatever it was called. That was awful!

Rob Lohman · July 25th, 2003, 03:43 AM

A google search came up with multiple screenwriters' homepages.
Which one is it?

John Heskett · July 25th, 2003, 06:13 AM

Even though I like the book for some reason, I have not found it that useful. I lke technical manual type books when I what to get things done. Now, I also have Shot by Shot, this I am using and will for a long time to come.

Steve Franco · August 22nd, 2003, 07:25 AM

<<<-- Originally posted by Brad Simmons : I have this book too, and I agree, there isn't much in there that isn't generalized. THe thing that really turned me off was the DVD that came with the book and the included short film "Final Grace" or whatever it was called. That was awful! -->>>

Whoa! Final Grace was absolutely awful. PLEASE, if you decide to buy this book, read it FIRST and then if your curiosity takes hold, watch the movie. If you do the reverse, you'll probably end up hating the book.

Ken Tanaka · September 19th, 2003, 09:33 PM

My First Movie: Twenty Celebrated Directors Talk About Their First Film
by Stephen Lowenstein
ISBN: 0375420819
At amazon.com

If you've ever produced or directed a movie with actors and crew this book is guaranteed to keep you entertained. Stephen Lowenstein, a director himself, got the idea to compile the first-movie recollections of many now-experienced directors (Oliver Stone, Ang Lee, Barry Levinson, et.al.). The result is a fascinating, sometimes educational, and often hilarious read for anyone who makes, or just loves, movies.

I highly recommend giving this book a whirl.

Stylianos Moschapidakis · September 19th, 2003, 10:18 PM

It's a fun read and quite inspiring too.

Joe Ryan · October 18th, 2003, 04:08 PM

I loved it, also " moviemakers' master class " by laurent tirard, faber & faber publisher. I'm gearing up to make my first feature, and I find books like these are just as important as the technical handbooks.

J.J.

Ken Tanaka · April 7th, 2004, 10:32 PM

I thought I'd take the opportunity to highlight a relatively new book by our own Douglas Spotted Eagle on Apple's Soundtrack.

At amazon.com

July 25th, 2003, 03:43 AM	#47
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	A google search came up with multiple screenwriters' homepages. Which one is it? __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 25th, 2003, 06:13 AM	#48
John Heskett Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Terre Haute Indiana Posts: 181	Even though I like the book for some reason, I have not found it that useful. I lke technical manual type books when I what to get things done. Now, I also have Shot by Shot, this I am using and will for a long time to come. __________________ Illuminate the Vision

August 22nd, 2003, 07:25 AM	#49
Steve Franco Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 74	<<<-- Originally posted by Brad Simmons : I have this book too, and I agree, there isn't much in there that isn't generalized. THe thing that really turned me off was the DVD that came with the book and the included short film "Final Grace" or whatever it was called. That was awful! -->>> Whoa! Final Grace was absolutely awful. PLEASE, if you decide to buy this book, read it FIRST and then if your curiosity takes hold, watch the movie. If you do the reverse, you'll probably end up hating the book. __________________ Fusion Arena Productions At Confession

September 19th, 2003, 09:33 PM	#50
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	"My First Movie" My First Movie: Twenty Celebrated Directors Talk About Their First Film by Stephen Lowenstein ISBN: 0375420819 At amazon.com If you've ever produced or directed a movie with actors and crew this book is guaranteed to keep you entertained. Stephen Lowenstein, a director himself, got the idea to compile the first-movie recollections of many now-experienced directors (Oliver Stone, Ang Lee, Barry Levinson, et.al.). The result is a fascinating, sometimes educational, and often hilarious read for anyone who makes, or just loves, movies. I highly recommend giving this book a whirl. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

September 19th, 2003, 10:18 PM	#51
Stylianos Moschapidakis Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cambridge, MA/Crete, Greece Posts: 189	It's a fun read and quite inspiring too. __________________ Stelios G.M.

July 19th, 2003, 11:07 AM	#46
Brad Simmons Major Player Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Washington DC Posts: 304	I have this book too, and I agree, there isn't much in there that isn't generalized. THe thing that really turned me off was the DVD that came with the book and the included short film "Final Grace" or whatever it was called. That was awful!

October 18th, 2003, 04:08 PM	#52
Joe Ryan Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Calgary, AB, CANADA Posts: 36	I loved it, also " moviemakers' master class " by laurent tirard, faber & faber publisher. I'm gearing up to make my first feature, and I find books like these are just as important as the technical handbooks. J.J.

April 7th, 2004, 10:32 PM	#53
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Using Soundtrack: Produce Original Music for Video, DVD, and Multimedia I thought I'd take the opportunity to highlight a relatively new book by our own Douglas Spotted Eagle on Apple's Soundtrack. At amazon.com __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com