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Zen and the Art of Screenwriting 2: More Insights and Interviews
Zen and the Art of Screenwriting 2: More Insights and Interviews
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This new tapestry of Froug’s essays and interviews with top screenwriters, producers and directors is a sequel to his highly popular Zen and the Art of Screenwriting. Once again, Froug proves that he can pull engaging comments from his interviewees and, with his essays, cause both novice and seasoned screenwriters to stop and rethink what they’re doing. The essays are wide-ranging, covering such diverse subjects as creating your own talent, getting your scripts read, avoiding story-structure gurus, entering screenplay contests, Hollywood’s rewrite panic, Hollywood’s ephemeral enthusiasms, the stop-start method for studying films, guarding your surprises, reinventing old ideas, and guilt as a writer’s tool. There’s also a scene-by-scene look at the film Body Heat.
The interviewed filmmakers are Richard Donner (Lethal Weapon, The Omen), Scott Frank (Get Shorty, Dead Again), Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential, Payback), Nicholas Kazan (Reversal of Fortune, Fallen), Frank Pierson (Dog Day Afternoon, Cool Hand Luke), Eric Roth (The Horse Whisperer, Forrest Gump), Lauren Shuler-Donner (Any Given Sunday, Bulworth), Aaron Sorkin (A Few Good Men, The American President) and Robin Swicord (Little Women, Practical Magic).
Zen and the Art of Screenwriting 2: More Insights and Interviews
Picture Yourself Directing a Movie: Step-by-Step Instruction for Short Films, Documentaries, and More
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Have you always wanted to make your own movie, but weren’t sure howto get started? Look no further-you hold in your hands the perfect guide for entering the exciting world of filmmaking. Picture Yourself Directing a Movie provides a step-by-step look at the fundamental directing techniques and principles you need to know to make your film idea a reality. Using an easy-to-follow format illustrated with numerous full-color photos, Picture Yourself Directing a Movie walks you through the process of effectively visualizing your script, composing quality shots, staging scenes, and working with actors. You’ll also learn to tell your visual story with maximum impact through proper camera placement and movement. Unlike other books on filmmaking, Picture Yourself Directing a Movie steers clear of difficult-to-understand industry jargon and never gets overly technical. It’s simply a guide to producing a quality amateur film from start to finish-with the added bonus that you’re being taught the tricks of the trade by a successful Hollywood director and screenwriter!