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Making Movies
I got this book as a gift for my younger sister, a film major. It goes through the process of making a movie from rehearsal to release, with a lot of anecdotes and examples for flavor. It's a fun read; more of a memoir than a how-to manual.
Making Movies
A great read whether or not the subject matter interests you or not. I especially enjoyed his memories of the young Al Pacino and comments on the way audience expectations have changed.
Making Movies
I've always wanted to make movies and this is the perfect guidebook. Sidney Lumet shares his sucesses, mistakes and methods in this very well written book. Anyone who wants to work in the film industry should read this book to learn about all the creative outlets open to some one willing to learn. Mr. Lumet's book is the perfect gift to an aspiring director.
Making Movies
I did not know Sidney Lumet before I read this book as I do not stay in the US. After reading the book, I realized that here was a highly accomplised film-maker who yet had that passion to explain movies in a very easy way to newcomers. I was impressed with the practical approach to film-making coupled with the burning desire to maintain the creative integrity of the project. Mr. Lumet discusses several of his movies while explaining concepts such as Casting, Photography, etc. He also explains certain industry-jargon which any newcomer to the industry should learn. Having directed stars such as Al Pacino, Sean Connery, etc, Mr. Lumet explains how one needs to juggle relationships, ego and other emotions of all the cast and crew, in addition to respecting the business of film-making given the tight budgets and schedules. This is a must-read for any newcomer to the film industry (such as me) because it encourages passionate film-makers to maintain that creative edge, at the same time be aware of and respect the business aspects of films. The only reason I did not go for all 5 stars is that I would have preferred some more contemporary examples or at least examples from famous movies other than those directed by Mr. Lumet - I think that could have been achieved by getting the clearances from the other film-makers.
Making Movies
You are just about to start filmschool?Get ahead and read this faboulus book about making movies.From the screenwriting process to the post work Lumet describes the making of a movie.A must read for future moviemakers, filmbuffs or people who wonder how a movie is made.Easy to read. Easy to understand.
Making Movies
While it was a decent read, this book is not about making movies. It is about directing movies. The author is a director, and that is what he knows. Barely mentioned in this book are all the other players that go into making movies: producers, talent agencies, studios, financing, unions, actors contracts, distribution, marketing, etc.