Entries Tagged as 'Books'

Books About Disney

disney-bookI found a gem at a recent library book sale in my area. The Story of Walt Disney by Diane Disney Miller (Walt Disney’s daughter). It’s a biography up through 1957, which is when the book was published.

Much of the book is quotes from Walt Disney himself about his work. Lots of great quotes, like one where we are told that Disney abhorred the mindset of, “It was a success, so let’s do it again.” Great! [Read more →]

Book Review: Filmmaking for Teens: Pulling Off Your Shorts

Filmmaking for Teens: Pulling Off Your Shorts (Paperback)
by Troy Lanier, Clay Nichols
ISBN: 1932907041

Price:
17 used & new available from USD 8.35

Summary

This book will take you step-by-step through the process of making a five-minute short film and getting it noticed.
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Book Review: Crafty Screenwriting

Crafty Screenwriting: Writing Movies That Get Made (Paperback)
by Alex Epstein
ISBN: 0805069925

Price: USD 10.88
45 used & new available from USD 4.12

Summary

A book on how to write crafty screenplays. Crafty as in “screenwriting is my craft.” [Read more →]

Book Review: The Five C’s of Cinematography

The Five C’s of Cinematography: Motion Picture Filming Techniques (Paperback)
by Joseph V. Mascelli
ISBN: 187950541X

Price: USD 19.77
64 used & new available from USD 12.99

Summary

A veteran cinematographer tells you practically everything you need to know about cinematography. [Read more →]

Book Review: Save the Cat

Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need (Paperback)
by Blake Snyder
ISBN: 1932907009

Price: USD 13.57
53 used & new available from USD 9.79

Summary

A successful screenwriter gives eight chapters of important pointers for writing your screenplay. The book is written from the perspective of marketing your script to a producer from page one. [Read more →]