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[Book] Aimed at those
working with tangible film - this book is still
a fantastic inspiration for practical tips,
& definitely makes you thankful for your
powerful computer & software! If you plan
on using digital cameras - I would recommend
'Extreme DV' instead.
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[Book] Written in
journal form, the book recounts Rodriguez's
harrowing journey into the creation of "El
Mariachi" for only $7,000 (pre-digital era,
people!) You want a reason to get off your ass?
Read this book. It can be done - don't listen
to haters.
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[Book] Ah - the
nebulous art of film funding... Where does it
come from? Why should I bother? I'm a just a
dark & mysterious artist - why trouble
myself with business matters? Well, if you're
going to film it yourself, you BECOME a
business - that's why.
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[Book] EVERY - ARTIST
- SHALL - READ - THINE - TEXT. Don't screw
yourself over. Peter Jason Riley does a fine
job explaining common tax write-offs for
artists using laymans terms, and keeps things
light. Once you start making money - you'll
need this book.
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[Film] Full of
sardonic wit & sharp performances - this
gem of a feature is (according to Director Jake
Kasdan) an accurate portrayal of the chaos of
pilot season, & the true colors of network
television. Required viewing for any Writer,
Director or Actor...
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[Film] Robert
Rodriguez's "10 Minute Film School" is a quick
'n dirty peek into the creation of "El
Mariachi". Here he shows us some shortcuts
& techniques to get more bang for your
buck; convincing Mexican Policeman to loan him
guns? Viva los badass!
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[Podcast] Apple's
"Set-To-Screen" series is a well-produced
overview of the key members of a film
production, and details precisely what those
people get paid for. Baz Luhrmann walks us
through movie magic; highly recommended,
especially for those new to film sets.
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[Software] Trip Cubby
is an amazing mileage-tracking application for
an iPhone / iPod Touch. As most artists know,
mileage is usually one of biggest deductions we
can claim for taxes, & this great little
log replaces that crappy paper stuffed in your
glove box. Get it!
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[Book] On deck...
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[Book] On deck...
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[Magazine] On
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