The complete film production handbook [electronic resource] / Eve Light Honthaner.

By:

Honthaner, Eve Light, 1950-

Material type:

TextPublication details: Burlington : Focal Press, c2010.Edition: 4th edDescription: 1 online resource (xviii, 524 p.) : ill. b&wISBN:

9780080884998
9780240811505

Subject(s):

Motion pictures -- Production and direction -- Handbooks, manuals, etc

DDC classification:

791.4302

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Contents:

Ch. 1. The production team and who does what -- Ch. 2. The production office -- Ch. 3. Basic accounting -- Ch. 4. From script to schedule -- Ch. 5. Incentives -- Ch. 6. Pre-production -- Ch. 7. Insurance requirements -- Ch. 8. During the shoot -- Ch. 9. Building strong industry relationships: making good deals and navigating the politics -- Ch. 10. Deal memos -- Ch. 11. Unions and guilds -- Ch. 12. Principal talent -- Ch. 13. Background talent -- Ch. 14. There's an animal in my film -- Ch. 15. Clearances and releases -- Ch. 16. A guide to music clearance -- Ch. 17. Safety -- Ch. 18. Locations -- Ch. 19. Distant location -- Ch. 20. Foreign locations -- Ch. 21. Travel and housing -- Ch. 22. Shipping -- Ch. 23. Effects -- Ch. 24. Specifically television -- Ch. 25. Independent filmmaking -- Ch. 26. Practical low-budget filmmaking -- Ch. 27. New media -- Ch. 28. Commercial production -- Ch. 29. Wrap -- Ch. 30. Post-production overview -- Ch. 31. Greener filmmaking -- Ch. 32. Industry survival tips.

Summary: This book is for working film/TV professionals and students alike. If you're a line producer, production manager, production supervisor, assistant director or production coordinator--the book has everything you'll need (including all the forms, contracts, releases and checklists) to set up and run a production--from finding a production office to turning over delivery elements. Even if you know what you're doing, you will be thrilled to find everything you need in one place. If you're not already working in film production, but think you'd like to be, read the book -- and then decide. If you choose to pursue this career path, you'll know what to expect, you'll be prepared, and you'll be ten steps ahead of everyone else just starting out. New topics and information in the fourth edition include: - Low-budget independent films, including documentaries and shorts - Information specific to television production and commercials - The industry's commitment to go green and how to do it - Coverage of new travel and shipping regulations - Updated information on scheduling, budgeting, deal memos, music clearances, communications, digital production, and new forms throughout

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Item type	Current library	Call number	URL	Status	Barcode
Electronic resources	Marbella International University Centre	791.4302 HON com (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Link to resource	Available	EBC535150

Includes index.

Ch. 1. The production team and who does what --
Ch. 2. The production office --
Ch. 3. Basic accounting --
Ch. 4. From script to schedule --
Ch. 5. Incentives --
Ch. 6. Pre-production --
Ch. 7. Insurance requirements --
Ch. 8. During the shoot --
Ch. 9. Building strong industry relationships: making good deals and navigating the politics --
Ch. 10. Deal memos --
Ch. 11. Unions and guilds --
Ch. 12. Principal talent --
Ch. 13. Background talent --
Ch. 14. There's an animal in my film --
Ch. 15. Clearances and releases --
Ch. 16. A guide to music clearance --
Ch. 17. Safety --
Ch. 18. Locations --
Ch. 19. Distant location --
Ch. 20. Foreign locations --
Ch. 21. Travel and housing --
Ch. 22. Shipping --
Ch. 23. Effects --
Ch. 24. Specifically television --
Ch. 25. Independent filmmaking --
Ch. 26. Practical low-budget filmmaking --
Ch. 27. New media --
Ch. 28. Commercial production --
Ch. 29. Wrap --
Ch. 30. Post-production overview --
Ch. 31. Greener filmmaking --
Ch. 32. Industry survival tips.

This book is for working film/TV professionals and students alike. If you're a line producer, production manager, production supervisor, assistant director or production coordinator--the book has everything you'll need (including all the forms, contracts, releases and checklists) to set up and run a production--from finding a production office to turning over delivery elements. Even if you know what you're doing, you will be thrilled to find everything you need in one place. If you're not already working in film production, but think you'd like to be, read the book -- and then decide. If you choose to pursue this career path, you'll know what to expect, you'll be prepared, and you'll be ten steps ahead of everyone else just starting out.

New topics and information in the fourth edition include:
- Low-budget independent films, including documentaries and shorts
- Information specific to television production and commercials
- The industry's commitment to go green and how to do it
- Coverage of new travel and shipping regulations
- Updated information on scheduling, budgeting, deal memos, music clearances, communications, digital production, and new forms throughout

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