Book Description
This book gives street-level instruction and real-world examples on how to promote, distribute, and sell your production.
Customer Reviews:
Good information.......2005-10-17
In the course of making a film, we found this book to be very helpful. It organizes info about the business side of the filmmaking process.
Went in a skeptic, came out a believer.......2003-06-20
Being a skeptic, I tested Mark's capsule exercises on a script I was preparing for the IFP Spotlight Award. The results were unnerving - I discovered buried treasure I didn't know I had within my story and eliminated an entire subplot that didn't service the STORY. Mark demystifies the concept of marketing, asking simple, direct questions. By asking "why would anyone want to see your film?" Mark goes past just marketing and addresses the issues that draw people to filmmaking in the first place. When I put the book down, I had a clear vision of the kind of filmmaker I want to be - and a great set of tools to get there.
Helped sell my film.......2003-06-13
This book is so great! I got a copy after reading a review and it lived up to every claim. The techniques in the book's "Self-Distribution" section showed me how to set up regional sales for a film that otherwise has not made any money up until this point! I can now proudly say that my DVD is available in 17 video stores in Pennslyvania and New York thanks to the tips in this book! Get Bosko's book if you want to sell your film - it is that simple.
Must-Have Movie Marketing Magic.......2003-06-06
A lot of people throw the title "guru" around, but Bosko's the real deal. As a filmmaker, if you've ever wondered how to: get press coverage, create a media kit, find an attractive title; identify your movie's hooks, locate distributors, exploit the power of the web, get audiences and distribution and actually sell your movie or video...then GET THIS BOOK! Bosko "tells all" in an easy-to-read style that gets the creative juices flowing. No filmmaker should go anywhere near a camera without reading the hard-core, straight-up instruction and advice in this book.
An Absolute MUST!.......2003-05-15
Outstanding! Mark's style of writing is so engaging, down-to-earth, and motivating --I couldn't pull myself away! I've been behind the scenes on several film projects and can't believe they had the audacity to shoot without knowing what Mark shares in this book. My highlighter is nearly empty! When it comes to marketing a project, ignorance is certainly not bliss! Mark's book is an absolute MUST HAVE if you plan to DO something with your film other than show your parents!
Book Description
Analogue tape? Digital tape? MiniDisc? Computer-based systems? Paul White explains the basics of multitrack music recording and offers a wealth of practical advice.
Customer Reviews:
Short & Complete.......2007-01-04
Gave all the basics in an easy to understand format and was thorough enough as to help me start recording straight after reading the book.
Good Introduction to Multi-Track Recording.......2006-10-03
"Basic Multitracking" is a good primer for recording. It is truly what the title indicates "BASIC." This can be a good thing for those of us that are new to recording and don't want to get tangled up in all the jargon and details that don't mean much to us yet. It covers all the terms you need to get started such as bouncing tracks and punching in/out without covering details that would only confuse me at this point.
There is also a good introduction to mixers, that I found very helpful. There were concepts about the typical analog mixer that I did not fully understand. The book was worth the purchase price for the mixer section alone.
If you want details and technobabble, you probably should look elsewhere. This a simple and easy to read exposure to the basics of recording. The only reason I did not give it five stars is that it is a little dated. This is to be expected to some degree. The book also dwelled a bit too much on traditional analogue TAPE recording.
The book is a solid four stars and an interesting and informative read. Frankly, I don't think you can go wrong with any of Paul White's books. They all seem well written and informative.
RHB
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Anderson and Duchovny an Extraordinary Sto
David Bassom
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Customer Reviews:
Fantastic Audition Prep Book!.......2006-08-11
The Ultimate Commercial Book for Kids And Teens is an amazing resource for all ages who want to break in to the commercial business. The commercials in this book really allow me to get into so many different characters.Chambers is a genius for writing this book. By reading the information in this book anyone can tell that he knows what he's doing.
Great Book!!.......2006-02-18
Chambers book is fun, funny and full of surprises. It really helps you prepare for all of your auditions!
Totally awesome! .......2006-02-17
Its a valuable source in preparing for commerical auditions. The book is easy to read and fun to work with. The commercials that Chambers had created were real life ones, and very clever situations. Its easy to pick up on them.
Fabulous tool for professionals and non-professionals- .......2006-02-16
My daughter enjoyed memorizing a commercial a day from 24-Carat Commercials for Kids which got her "in shape" for auditions. The Ultimate Commercial Book for Kids and Teens provides more great material for learning and training-
Whether you are honing your skills as an young actor or public speaker--this book is for you........2006-02-16
Another great book in Stevens' series for teens. My daughter found "Sensational Scenes for Kids" very helpful in her speech class. Her teacher kept a copy in the classroom. Students found the scenes fun to learn, with timely topics, and language they could relate to. "Ultimate Commercials" will be a useful tool for aspiring actors or teens working on public speaking.
Book Description
24-Carat Commercials for Kids: Everything Kids Need To Know to Break into Commercials, written by Chambers Stevens, Los Angeles' #1 kids acting coach, is packed with detailed descriptions of just what kids must do to win a career in commercials. This includes basic requirements for training + preparation, presentation materials such as resumes for beginners/pros (with examples) and photos (with examples), instructions for obtaining a work permit and 101 commercials for practice. Interviews are presented with three Hollywood commercial industry heavyweights - a casting director, an agent and a commercial director- discussing current industry requirements for young actors. Also included: Chambers' commercial audition Do's and Don'ts, a glossary of industry terms, a chapter on how to get an agent, names and addresses of top commercial agencies for young actors within active industry regions around the US, storyboard example and an index. The book is written for children to read and understand. The incorporated commercials require a minimum of props and work in impromptu settings. Great for classroom, variety talent shows, parties, competitions, and ultimately, auditions.
Customer Reviews:
Chambers makes it easy!.......2006-02-22
Besides discovering my kid, he has been an invaluable resource with both his books and his coaching! He makes acting fun and easy to learn for kids! All his books are highly recommended.
Great book.......2006-02-20
This book really helped my auditioning skills. Just learn a commercial each day and you will be ready to book.
Best Kept Secrets.......2006-02-18
Reading this book has greatly enhanced my auditioning skills. After working some of the commercials from this book, I was able to book a national public service announcement! I had the opportunity to train in person with Chambers Stevens and believe he is an acting genius. This book includes all the secrets on how to land commercial jobs and has worked wonders for my career. I would highly recommend this book to any aspiring actor who wishes to master the art of performing a commercial.
A lot of good info.......2006-02-18
When my son started acting he was nervous going to an audition.
The good thing about this book is the author shows you what happens at an audition.
He takes you through the process step by step.
The author's style of writing is very funny. My son and I were laughing and then when he got his first audition we found it happening just like in the book.
A Definite Recommend.......2006-02-17
I bought this for my son, as well as the scene book for kids, and he hasn't put them down! They're a really good resource for kids who are interested in acting. I've also noticed that his memorization skills have improved since I got him these books. If you have a child interested in acting, I highly recommend both books.
Book Description
To Kiss or Not to Kiss...
Mary-Kate has a great new hobby--acting! She's got the starring role in the next school play. And she's thrilled to find out that her leading man will be Ross Lambert--a supersweet guy who just happens to be Ashley's big-time crush!
Ashley is excited for her sister--until she finds out that Mary-Kate has to kiss Ross onstage! There's no way that's going to happen. Not if Ashley can help it!
Customer Reviews:
Boy oh boy.......2001-11-22
In this book ashelys boyfriend Ross is in a play and he has to kiss MK in the play and he hasn't kissed Ashely yet so Ashely wants to kiss him. What will they do? Find out in this great book!
Something Nice!.......2001-09-16
This book is all about a school play. A musical, to be specific. It was really good. Mary-Kate got the lead, and her understudy tried to make her get sick and mess stuff up for her. That's all I can tell you or else I would be spoiling the story for you!
Not Bad!.......2001-07-18
This book was really good. It has a great plot and is interesting. This book is about when Mary-Kate tries out for a part in the play that they're performing at White Oak (Mary-Kate and Ashley's bording school). She tries out for a part that doesn't have many lines, but ends up getting the lead part! Ashley is incredibly happy for her sister even though Ashley tried out too, and didn't get a part. She's happy until she realizes Ross, Ashley's boyfriend is playing Mary-Kate's boyfriend in the play. And at the end Mary-Kate gets to kiss Ross. When Mary-Kate asks Ashley if it's all right that she kisses Ross, Ashley says yes. But when they're practicing Ashley does everything to stop Mary-Kate from kissing him!
Bye, Bye Boyfriend.......2001-04-18
Mary-Kate has a star-role in a play. (Bye, Bye Birdie) Ashley is proud of her sister. But not when she finds out that she has to kiss Ashley's big time crush Ross Lambert. Every time Ross and Mary-Kate have to rehearse the kissing part Ashley tries to stop it! Mary-Kate isn't going to kiss Ross. Not if Ashley can help it!!
Starring...........Mary-Kate!.......2001-04-13
Mary-Kate gets the starring role in her school's production of "Bye, Bye, Birdie", after some stiff competeion of Flakios Cereal star, Valerie Metcalf! Ashley is totally proud of her sister--even though she herself blew her audition and didn't get a part. When Ashley finds out Valerie is Mary-Kate's understudy, she is also totally worried, what if Valerie gets Mary-Kate's part, and flirts with the guy with the other leading role, her boyfriend?? "Stay healthy and safe," Ashley coaches to Mary-Kate constantly. Then Ashley gets more to worry about...Mary-Kate has to kiss Ashley's boyfriend on stage!!! That isn't going to happen though, not if Ashley can help it!
Customer Reviews:
where is sunny jim mckeen?.......2005-07-11
a fascinating and thorough reference book on child actors in hollywood's early days.i was just curious why "sunny jim"mckeen,who did the "newlywed"comedies in the 1920's playing"baby snookums"was not mentioned?he only lived to be 8 years old(dying in 1933 of blood poisoning)and was so famous at the time he even had a candy bar named after him. i hope someone one day does a book about the "newlywed"comedies and a bio of "sunny jim" included with it,and also universal,who owns the rights to the "newlywed" comedies of the 20's puts them one day on dvd,otherwise this is a fantastic book and i recommend it completely!!
Fasinating and eye opening!.......1999-09-16
Good reading, not just for film buffs only! Diana Serra Cary gives a rare, revealing glimpse into the world of children in show business.Although it's subject is early child film stars,it's message is very relevant to today's society as well.Well worth the effort!
Book Description
What's in a healthy breakfast? Juice, toast, milk...and identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield! That's right--the twins have been chosen to appear on a Corny O's TV commercial! But there's only one Corny O's girl, and the twins can't agree on how to play her. Elizabeth wants to follow the director's instructions, but Jessica thinks the part calls for drama and glamour. And Jessica's determined to do it her way, no matter what. Being on national television is Jessica's dream come true. But will sharing the spotlight with her sister turn her into a "cereal" killer?
Customer Reviews:
Jessica and Elizabeth get a job on TV.......2006-02-02
In this book twin sisters Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield land roles on a TV commercial for the cereal Corny O's.
Due to child actor laws only one twin can be in the commercial, but both twins are playing the part. Jessica gets mad because she believes that she should be the "prima dona" of the commerical, and not have to share the spotlight with her sister.
Jessica's selfishness almost ruins the commercial, but in the end a surprise awaits the twins.
``Kat
Your sides will never be stitched back together.......2001-07-31
This is absolutely hilarious!The twins score a part in a cereal ad on tv,and Jessica being the delightful pain in the neck that she is is a true prima donna,and totally ruins the entire thing!!!And Steven is unmissable as he tries his hardest to become a tv ad star too,only to end up running upstairs screaming because all directors are now terrified of kids whose last names are Wakefield.(EG..Jessica Wakefield...).
Jamie Suzanne--what a FUNNY writer.This is soooooo totally sidesplitting!
A great book, but there are better Sweet Valley books........1998-09-28
This book was above average. I like how Elizabeth and Jessica get mad at each other before they get fired and how their worst fight gets shown as the great commercial.
Excellent Book.......1997-07-13
It's one of the best Sweet Valley Twins book I have read! It's funny and interesting. The best part in the book is the Corny O's jingle. Can't wait for more books like this!
Adelynne Ong, Malaysia
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- Great Book, Fascinating story
- Fantastic! One of my favorites! A real page-turner!
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Adorable Sunday
Marlene Fanta Shyer
Manufacturer: Scribner Book Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: School & Library Binding
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ASIN: 0684178486 |
Customer Reviews:
Great Book, Fascinating story.......2002-01-30
The novel, Adorable Sunday, is about the fascinating life of a teenage girl, just like one of you, dealing with the difficulties of the exciting world of the television commercial filming.
Friendship, dedication, trust and bravery are some of the topics or themes that are addressed along the pages of the novel. Some guts were also involved.
Sunday, the main character, is in showbiz. Being a lovely, friendly, and a careful girl, will not help her a lot. What she needs to obtain is confidence in her self and an impacting new look.
Heather is Sundayýs new friend that she met in the auditions. She is a beautiful and attractive teenage girl, maybe one year older than Sunday. As talented as she is, while doing her job, she is also very gifted at being friends with other people she meets.
Both of Sundayýs loving parents work at the television station. They always have wanted that their daughter, Sunday, will someday become a famous and well-known star. Both of them are very loving and caring when it comes to their children, which they love a lot.
All the characters mentioned above, and the others in the novel, are very believable by the way the author does a great job at describing them. Their actions, their thoughts, their words, their feelings and their behavior were very believable. I like the characters a lot.
This novel takes place in a city full of fame creating business. Many young people try to become famous at something, but only some of them make it, only the gifted ones.
Trying to get better at something, Sunday always wanted to be famous. Sundayýs parents, help her to be what she wants, a well-known and famous television star. She always tries to be good enough for the directorýs eyes. Sunday goes through many hardships when taking this new job. This job implies to go out of her town and going to the filming studios in another city. She has problems at school with her teachers, grades and friends. She has the great opportunity to continue with her job or quitting if her problems get too big.
This novel was very nice. I would recommend it to the all girls that are looking forward to becoming famous at something.
Fantastic! One of my favorites! A real page-turner!.......1999-06-21
ADORABLE SUNDAY is good to the last drop. It will leave you craving more! It allows you to step into the shoes of another person...who seems as real as yourself. Look at life through the eyes of a rising star....the excitment...the thrills...the regrets...the dissapointments...and the hardships. This book has a subtle meaning to do what makes you happy, and don't worry about what other people think...enjoy your life. And enjoy this book! I certainly did!
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Children Acting on Television (Stage & Costume)
Roger Singleton-Turner
Manufacturer: A&C Black
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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Book Description
Franklin has been chosen to play the Nutcracker Prince in his class's production. But will he be too nervous to say his lines when the big night arrives?
Customer Reviews:
Franklin is cute and entertaining.......1999-12-01
Franklin's School Play is a cute and entertaining book. I enjoyed it very much. It is about a young turtle named Franklin who has a main role in his school's Christmas play, The Nutcracker. The day before the the opening night, Franklin gets so nervous that he can't speak. But, fortunately, he later gains his confidence and does great in the main performance. I think the book teaches kids that it's ok to be afraid sometimes, and that one can succeed if he or she works hard. It is also a great story to put a person in the Christmas mood.
Books:
- The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair: With 350 Projects and 2300 Photos (Black & Decker)
- The Conversations: Walter Murch and the Art of Editing Film
- The Dad Dictionary: A Complete Guide to Those Dad Words & Phrases That Go in One Ear & Out the Other
- The Debate on the Constitution : Federalist and Antifederalist Speeches, Articles, and Letters During the Struggle over Ratification : Part One, September 1787-February 1788 (Library of America)
- The Film Director's Intuition: Script Analysis and Rehearsal Techniques
- The Final Solution: A Story of Detection (P.S.)
- The Great Movies II
- The Haunted Mansion: From the Magic Kingdom to the Movies
- The Joy of Not Working: A Book for the Retired, Unemployed and Overworked- 21st Century Edition
- The OC 2005 Calendar
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