This is How You Make a Movie

Name: This is How You Make a Movie
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SKU: 9781786275585
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By Tim Grierson

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Summary

This Is How You Make a Movie by Tim Grierson delves into the art and craft of filmmaking through iconic scenes from a wide range of beloved films. It covers fundamental techniques such as cinematography, acting, directing, lighting, camera work, writing, and editing. Examples span blockbusters like Wonder Woman, Oscar winners like Rocky, silent classics like Intolerance, and contemporary art-house films like American Honey. The book illuminates concepts like deep focus in Citizen Kane, forced perspective in Elf, and slow motion in Reservoir Dogs, offering readers both historical breadth and practical insight into filmmaking.
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Format: Hardback

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book is ideal for movie buffs eager to explore the craft behind their favourite films, as well as students and beginners seeking a solid foundation in filmmaking techniques. It suits cinephiles, bloggers, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper cinematic literacy without pretension.

Engaging method of teaching film technique through some of the greatest films and movie-makers of all time

Description

Learn movie-making techniques through the movies you know and love with This Is How You Make a Movie!

Using key scenes from some of the best-loved movies of all time, Tim Grierson explores everything from cinematography to the secrets of talking to the camera. Deep focus is explored through Citizen Kane, forced perspective through Elf, and slow motion through Reservoir Dogs. Examples from blockbusters (Wonder Woman) to Oscar-winners (Rocky), silent-era gems (Intolerance) to recent art-house treasures (American Honey), give readers a glimpse of cinema's breadth and potential.

A fascinating read for movie buffs who want to understand what goes on behind the camera, and above all, an essential read for students and beginners in the industry.

With sections on acting, directing, lighting and camera, writing and editing, this book includes all the technical help you need to get your movie career off the ground.

Including these directors, and more:

Steven Spielberg
Martin Scorsese
Mike Leigh
Sofia Coppola
Spike Lee
Barry Jenkins
Francis Ford Coppola
Steve McQueen
Tim Miller
Stanley Kubrick
Alfred Hitchcock
Charlie Chaplin
Roman Polanski
Andrea Arnold
Tim Burton
Kenneth Branagh

Including these movies, and more:

Atonement
If Beale Street Could Talk
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Deadpool
The Godfather
We Need to Talk About Kevin
Star Wars
Reservoir Dogs
The Shining
Birdman
Psycho
Goodfellas
Casino Royale
Inception
Free Solo
King Kong
Gone with the Wind
Rocky
Apocalypse Now
Moonlight

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Critics praise Tim Grierson's accessible and effective style, highlighting its value for both cinephiles and newcomers. The Film Stage commends the book's simple yet impactful approach, while Cinemacy appreciates its design and insight that deepens film appreciation. The Nashville Scene deems it essential reading for understanding films past and present, and Library Journal notes its ability to enhance understanding of the filmmaking process. Crooked Marquee highlights its informative nature suitable for all levels of film enthusiasts.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786275585

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

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Arts & Culture Laurence King Publishing Non-Fiction Tim Grierson

About the Author

Tim Grierson is the senior US film critic for Screen International and the chief film critic for Paste. He is a frequent contributor to Rolling Stone, Vulture and MEL. He is the author of six books, including FilmCraft: Screenwriting and Martin Scorsese in Ten Scenes.