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The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers, 2nd Edition

$48.95

The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers, 2nd Edition

A Legal Toolkit for Independent Producers

By Thomas A. Crowell

472 pages
Copyright 2011


Key Features

  • Avoid legal pitfalls with this quick reference guide- get real answers written in plain English for filmmakers, not for lawyers

  • Three books in one: a handy manual on film contracts, a step-by-step guide to critical legal issues on and off the set, and a quick reference on copyright and intellectual property issues

  • Revised and updated to cover YouTube, Internet distribution, webisodes, and production services agreements

    Description

  • How can you use a state’s film tax credits to fund your film? SEE PAGE 63.

  • You have an idea you want to pitch to a production company; how do you safeguard your concept? SEE PAGE 77.

  • How can you fund your production with product placement? SEE PAGE 157.

  • How do you get a script to popular Hollywood actors and deal with their agents? SEE PAGE 222.

    Find quick answers to these and hundreds of other questions in this new edition of The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers. This no-nonsense reference provides fast answers in plain English-no law degree required! Arm yourself with the practical advice of author Thomas Crowell, a TV-producer-turned-entertainment-lawyer.

    This new edition features:

  • New sections on product placement, film tax credits and production incentive financing, Letters of Intent, and DIY distribution (four-walling, YouTube, Download-to-own, Amazon.com, iTunes, and Netflix)

  • Updated case law

  • Even more charts and graphics to help you find the information you need even more quickly.

    This book is the next best thing to having an entertainment attorney on retainer!


    Quotes

    “Crowell, entertainment and intellectual property rights lawyer, presents this pocket guide providing vital and useful legal information for independent filmmakers. With this well organized reference, producers can navigate the murky legal waters associated with the filmmaking process. Crowell covers everything from protecting intellectual property to dealing with Hollywood actors’ agents and even benefitting financially from state film taxes and product placement. Presented in accessible language, without all the obfuscation of legal jargon, this guide provides adequate legal counsel for those embarking on producing an independent film.”–Book News, Reference & Research

    Contents

    Getting Started; Development; Getting the Rights; Financing; Preproduction; PRODUCTION; The Production Office; Legal Issues on the Set; Shooting Permits; Child Actors; Intellectual Property; Shooting Schedules; Location Damage; Personal Injury; Transportation and Accomodations; Overtime and Overages; POSTPRODUCTION; Editing; Music Licensing; Reshoots and Doubling; Looping and ADR; Animation, Titles, and Special Effects; Laboratory Agreements; DISTRIBUTION; Distributors; Chain of Title and Deliverables; Net Profits; Royalties, Accounting, and Audits; Marketing and Promotion; Ancillary Rights; Assignment of Rights; LEGAL TAILOR; Appendix A, Contracts; Appendix B, Intellectual Property Law, Appendix C, Business Entities; Legal Resources; Index

    Author Information

    By Thomas A. Crowell, Practicing in New York and New Jersey, Thomas A. Crowell is a lawyer who counsels his clients on a wide range of entertainment law and intellectual property rights issues. For over a decade prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Crowell produced television news and children’s entertainment.

  • Nuts and Bolts of Filmmaking

    $49.95

    Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking, an ideal book for the rapidly growing number of low-budget filmmakers, provides how-to information on the day-to-day techniques of actual low-budget production. Containing construction details describing how to replicate expensive tools for under $30 a piece, this book provides quick and inexpensive remedies to both the most common and most difficult production challenges. Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking is an invaluable resource to anyone looking to make a film without a big budget. * Achieve professional results with inexpensive materials from your local hardware store*A must-have reference for all low-budget and independent filmmakers* Time-saving tips and techniques with easy-to-follow photos

    Lighting For Video, 3E

    $50.95

    Lighting theory and application are thoroughly discussed in plain language. This is an excellent text for new students and for the more experienced communications professional who needs to learn basic lighting for a quality video product. Techniques such as 3-point lighting, illuminating subjects in natural light (outdoors), and special effects for mood are as relevant today as they were in 1991. The only drawback is that there are some newer lighting products on the market that build on the basics. For that type of information, I suggest you consult trade manuals. This book will educate the novice to intermediate videographer. It will inspire future lighting technicians.

    3D TECHNOLOGY IN FINE ART AND CRAFT

    $50.95

    The possibilities for creation are endless with 3D printing, sculpting, scanning, and milling, and new opportunities are popping up faster than artists can keep up with them. 3D Technology in Fine Art and Craft takes the mystery out of these exciting new processes by demonstrating how to navigate their digital components and showing their real world applications. Artists will learn to incorporate these new technologies into their studio work and see their creations come to life in a physical form never before possible. Featuring a primer on 3D basics for beginners,interviews, tutorials, and artwork from over 80 artists, intellectual property rights information, and a comprehensive companion website, this book is your field guide to exploring the exhilarating new world of 3D.

    • Follow step-by-step photos and tutorials outlining the techniques, methodologies, and finished products of master artists who have employed 3D technology in new and inventive ways
    • Learn how to enlarge, reduce, and repurpose existing artwork and create virtual pieces in physical forms through a variety of mediums
    • Research your options with an accessible list of pros and cons of the various software, 3D printers, scanners, milling machines, and vendors that provide services in 3D technology
    • Listen to podcasts with the artists and learn more tips and tricks through the book’s website at www.digitalsculpting.net

    More Food Styling for Photographers & Stylists

    $50.95

    More Food Styling for Photographers & Stylists

    A guide to creating your own appetizing art

    By Linda Bellingham, Jean Ann Bybee, Brad G. Rogers

    Published September 21st 2011 by Focal Press – 294 pages

    Thanks to the exploding popularity of food-based television shows (entire networks, even), websites, books, and magazines, food stylists and food photographers are in more demand today than ever before. While there are many amazing opportunities for creative professionals to showcase their work in ads, cookbooks, blogs, and food packaging, there is also more competition for these jobs. Whether you are a food stylist who works alongside photographers or a food photographer yourself, you’ll find everything you need to know to give your portfolio that little extra push in this expert guide by three professionals with decades of experience in each field. More Food Styling for Photographers covers topics that Linda, Jean Ann, and Brad’s fans have been asking for, such as shooting food on location, working with packaged foods, building the perfect breakfast shot, and more. Clients and foodies eat with their eyes first, so don’t be afraid to play with your food – make sure it’s YOUR image that whets their appetite!

    CONTENTS:  Introduction to Food Styling; Sets and Settings; Chilling Facts about Cold Beverages (including a new section on beer and cocktails); Tips and Techniques for Turning Off-the-Shelf Items into Photo-Worthy Works of Art: Working with Packaged Foods (pizza, pie shells, etc.); Mexican Food; Hot Dogs; Breakfast (including working with pancakes); Shooting Food on Location; Product Line Shots (ex: shooting a montage for a bakery); Tricks of the Trade: Working with smoke, drips, pours, including hands in the shot

    Working with HDV: Shoot, Edit, and Deliver Your High Definition Video

    $50.95

    Over the past few years, HDV has burst onto the professional video production landscape and is changing the world of high-definition acquisition. Are you ready to make the transition to HDV? Let this book, with its clear, unbiased overview of HDV, be your guide. More than a catalog of HDV products, this book provides you with perspective on the driving forces behind high-definition, technical information about digital video technologies that’s easy to follow, and real-world tips for getting the most out of your HDV investment. The book also includes a tear-out focusing chart, HDV resource guide, and detailed glossary for quick reference, making it a timely and valuable resource for video professionals and students.

    Working with HDV provides the answers to some of the big questions surrounding this exciting format:
    – Why has HDV become so popular so quickly?
    – Is HDV right for your next project?
    – What are your HDV camcorder/equipment options?
    – How does HDV differ from other video formats?
    – Why is shooting with HDV similar to shooting with a film camera?
    – How will you manage your HDV post production workflow?
    – Does HDV make good business sense for your operation?
    – What are the alternatives to HDV on the market?

    Don’t get left behind as HDV momentum continues to build–get up and running quickly with this handy guide that demystifies what to use and how to use it.

    THE ADOBE PHOTOSHOP LAYERS BOOK By Richard Lynch

    $50.95

    280 pages
    Trim Size 7 7/16 X 9 11/16 in
    Copyright 2011

    Key Features

  • Try It Now exercises throughout the book encourage you to start practicing immediately for quicker learning

  • Tip boxes explain the most common stumbling points for fast reference

  • A supplemental website contains all images from the book plus custom actions to streamline your workflow

    Description

    Layers are the building blocks for working in Photoshop. With the correct use of the Layers Tool, you can edit individual components of your images nondestructively to ensure that your end result is a combination of the best parts of your work. Despite how important it is for successful Photoshop work, the Layers Tool is one of the most often misused and misunderstood features within this powerful software program. This book will show you absolutely everything you need to know to work with layers, including how to use masks, blending, modes and layer management. You’ll learn professional techniques as you become completely familiar with the power of layers as an organizational, correction, and revision tool that will quickly become an essential part of your overall Photoshop workflow.


    Contents


    Chapter 1: The Basics of Layers: Layer Functions and Creation;
    Chapter 2: Layer Management: Concepts of a Layer-Based Work Flow;
    Chapter 3: Object and Image Area Isolation in Layers;
    Chapter 4: Masking: Enhanced Area Isolation;
    Chapter 5: Applying Layer Effects;
    Chapter 6: Exploring Layer Modes;
    Chapter 7: Advanced Blending with Blend If;
    Chapter 8: Breaking Out Components;
    Chapter 9: Taking an Image through the Process;
    Chapter 10: Making a Layered Collage or Composite Image; Photoshop’s Essential Tools List; Index

    Author Information

    By Richard Lynch, Richard Lynch has written six books on Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, including his bestselling Hidden Power series. A photographer, designer, editor, and web developer, he writes for PCPhoto, Popular Photography, Digital Photographer and Digital Photography Techniques.

  • Pro Tools for Film and Video , 1st Edition

    $50.95

    Pro Tools for Film and Video , 1st Edition

    Print Book

    Author(S) : D Angell

    Published: 27 Apr 2009

    Imprint: Focal Press

    ISBN: 9780240520773

    From Hollywood blockbuster to home DVD- crucial information for editing sound to picture using Pro Tools.

    Key Features

    *Covers all technologies and systems used with Pro Tools
    *Integrates Avid and Final Cut Pro software with Pro Tools
    *Layouts for extremely affordable portable Pro Tools systems to high-end studio setups
    *Packed with tips and tricks to get the most out of the program

    Description

    This step-by-step guide for editing sound to picture using Pro Tools starts by explaining the Pro Tools systems and covers all key audio topics, including equipment, sound, music, effects, output and mixing tools, to give users the skills needed to work on any project from big budget feature film to amateur DV video in mono, stereo or surround sound.
    Clearly set out and thorough in coverage, the book takes a practical real world approach, a live 35mm film project runs through the chapters illustrating how different functions are added to a film providing the real detail of how to apply it to an edit. Extensively illustrated in color and packed with time-saving hints and tips, the companion website, http://booksite.focalpress.com/Angell., contains the various Pro Tools sessions of the project film as it moves through audio editing, ADR, mixing and final 35mm release prints.

    Readership

    Professional sound editors and film students needing to use Pro Tools. Sound Effects Editor, Sound Designer, Dialogue Editor, ADR Editor Mixer, Foley Editor Mixer.

    THE DARKROOM COOKBOOK – 4TH EDITION

    $52.95

    This is the classic guide for analog photography enthusiasts interested in high-quality darkroom work. The fourth edition from darkroom master Steve Anchell is packed with techniques for silver-based processing. In addition to “recipes” for darkroom experiments, this book contains invaluable information on developers, push-processing, reversal processing, enlarged negatives, pyro formulas, printing, and toning prints. The Darkroom Cookbook also offers advice about where to get darkroom equipment, how to set up a darkroom, safe darkroom working spaces, and more. Key features of this revised edition include:

    • Over 200 step-by-step or do-it-yourself formulas
    • Tips for mastering the “ingredients” of analog photography processing, namely the chemicals used to develop, fix, stop and tone
    • Special technique contributions and stunning black and white imagery by professionals such as Bruce Barnbaum, Tim Rudman, John Sexton, and more.

    ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS 8: MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE

    $52.95

    Using a unique combination of step by step projects, movie tutorials and sample images, Mark Galer guides the reader through the most powerful photo editing tools that Elements has to offer. Discussing and demonstrating the skills and know-how to create professional-quality results with this budget-priced software. Whether optimizing photographs for printing, enhancing images for maximum impact, or creating impressive, seamless montages, this book will enable any aspiring digital professional to get the maximum performance from the credit crunch approved software.

    Pinhole Photography 4E

    $54.95

    A respected guide for creatives, artists and photographers alike, Pinhole Photography is packed with all the information you need to understand and get underway with this wonderfully quirky, creative technique. Covering pinhole photography from its historical roots, pinhole expert Eric Renner, founder of pinholeresource.com, fully explores the theory and practical application of pinhole in this beautiful resource.

    Packed with inspiring images, instructional tips and information on a variety of pinhole cameras for beginner and advanced photographers, this classic text now offers a new chapter on digital imaging and more in depth how-to coverage for beginners, as well as revised exposure guides and optimal pinhole charts.

    With an expanded gallery of full-color photographs displaying the creative results of pinhole cameras, along with listings of workshops, pinhole photographer's websites, pinhole books and suppliers of pinhole equipment, this is the one guide you need to learn the craft and navigate the industry.

    Audio Postproduction for Film and Video, 2nd Edition

    $54.95

    Audio Postproduction for Film and Video, 2nd Edition

    After-the-Shoot solutions, Professional Techniques,and Cookbook Recipes to Make Your Project Sound Better

    Print Book

    Author : J Rose

    Release Date: 13 Oct 2008

    Imprint: Focal Press

    ISBN: 9780240809717

    After-the-shoot solutions, professional techniques, and cookbook recipes to make your project sound better.

    Key Features

    * Popular DV Magazine columnist Jay Rose makes it easy to improve your soundtrack
    * Includes “cookbook recipes”–step-by-step solutions for common audio processing operations
    * One-hour audio CD includes platform-independent diagnostics, demonstrations, and tutorial tracks to load into your NLE

    Description

    New to this edition:
    * Learn how many Hollywood techniques–previously impractical on video–can help solve problems on smaller productions
    * Expanded cookbook recipes section
    * Technically updated throughout

    Make your soundtracks as good as your pictures with this compendium of professional audio techniques that can be adapted to desktop post. Specializing in sound after the shoot, this book features many practical examples, cookbook recipes, and tutorials. Audio theory, when necessary, is presented in plain English with plenty of visual analogies.

    FAQs, full explanations, and from-the-trenches tips address the complete range of processes from wiring and hardware to testing the final mix. The one-hour audio CD features platform-independent diagnostics, demonstrations, and tutorial tracks. Novices will learn how to improve their soundtrack–even after the actors have gone home. Experienced producers will learn how to solve technical and creative problems quickly.

    You’ll get recipes and step-by-step instructions on how to:
    * build an efficient and reliable audio post setup
    * plan and budget a good soundtrack
    * get sound into your NLE without losing quality or sync
    * edit voices and music
    * record Foley and ADR
    * find music and use it effectively
    * find and create your own sound effects
    * shape sounds with equalization, reverb, noise reduction, and more
    * produce the final mix
    * test the final product for various media

    Readership

    Digital video professionals producing event, corporate, narrative, and broadcast pieces; audio postproduction professionals

    AVID UNCUT: WORKFLOWS / TIPS / TECHNIQUES FROM HOLLYWOOD PROS

    $56.95

    Leverage the full power of Avid Media Composer with this essential guide from an Avid guru. Master timesaving tricks and techniques that utilize the latest Media Composer features and state-of-the-art workflows. Learn the secrets of the postproduction professionals from box office blockbusters like Harry PotterI am LegendDark ShadowsMen in Black IICharlie’s Angels42, and The Last of the Mohicans, as well as primetime hits likeSMASHBig Bang TheoryWeedsThe Mindy Project, and MythBusters.

    In Avid Uncut, Steve Hullfish taps into the expertise of the world’s top editors to share in-depth, behind-the-scenes secrets and best practices that will boost your editing and color correction skills to the next level. Five distinct sections cover:

    • Pre-post, including discussion of metadata, prepping ScriptSync, decomposing, and more
    • Settings, with tips on keyboard optimization, bin settings, and import/export settings
    • Off-line workflows on trimming, multicam editing, using Phrasefind, audio, and stereoscopic 3D
    • Effects, such as 3rd party plugins, 3D warp effects, and Animatte
    • On-line workflows for efficiently and beautifully finishing your work, including step-by-step tutorials for RED and ARRI Alexa workflows

    Also featured are extensive tips dedicated to helping FCP editors switch over to Avid, as well as a companion website (www.focalpress.com/cw/hullfish) loaded with video tutorials of the techniques discussed in the book and project files, including RED and ARRI Alexa footage, that turn Avid Uncut into an invaluable, hands-on workshop!

    Painter 11 for Photographers – Creating painterly images step by step

    $56.95

    Painter 11 for Photographers

    Creating painterly images step by step

    By Martin Addison

    Focal Press – 2009 – 360 pages

    Whether you are new to Painter or a seasoned pro wanting to take your digital art to the next level, this inspirational book and DVD package will show you how to get the most out of Corel’s powerful painting software.

    Starting with the basics and moving on to cover brushes, textures, cloning, toning and other effects, Martin Addison will help you master the tools and features needed to transform your photographs into stunning works of art.  Over 2 hours of video tutorials and clear, step-by-step examples take you through the techniques in a no-nonsense manner, with all images provided on the accompanying DVD so you can learn by doing.

    Packed with beautiful images to illustrate what can be achieved with the right skills and know-how, Painter 11 for Photographers will inspire you to get creative with your personal or commercial photographs.

    Placing Shadows: Lighting Technique for Video Production

    $57.95

    A mix of theory and practical applications, Placing Shadows covers the physical properties of light and the selection of proper instruments for the best possible effect. For the student, advanced amateur, and pros trying to enhance the look of their productions, this book examines the fundamentals and is also a solid reference for tips on better performance. * Heavily illustrated in full color! * Covers the fundamental properties of light as well as many tips and tricks * Includes up-to-date equipment and techniques such as lighting for High Def, HMI lighting, etc.

    Filming the Fantastic, 2nd Edition

    $57.95

    Filming the Fantastic, 2nd Edition

    A Guide to Visual Effects Cinematography

    Print Book

    Author : M Sawicki

    Published: 01 Sep 2011

    Imprint: Focal Press

    ISBN: 9780240814735

    Key Features

    * Hundreds of full-color set photographs show you exactly how it’s done
    * Includes step-by-step information on green screen setup
    * Real-world examples and exercises throughout

    Description

    Don’t waste valuable time and budget fixing your footage in post! Shoot the effects you want effectively and creatively the first time. This full-color step-by step guide to visual effects cinematography empowers you to plan out and execute visual effects shots on a budget, without falling into the common pitfall of using high-end computer graphics to “fix it in post, which can be an expensive, drawn out process. Instead, learn how to put your shots together before you start shooting-whether you’re working in digital or film. Learn how to effectively photograph and create miniatures, matte paintings, green screen set ups, crowd replication, digital rear projection, and so much more to create elements that will composite together flawlessly.

    The main purpose of effects is to promote the story, not just to wow an audience with amazing tricks created digitally. This book describes methods for creating seamless effects that don’t call attention to themselves but enhance the scene as a whole. The technical foundations of film and digital capture are given in the introductory chapters of the book, and you are presented with real world scenarios that illustrate these basic concepts in a practical sense. Step-by-step illustrations of photographic element creation empower you to learn how to effectively pre-plan and execute your own visual effects challenges.

    Readership

    Independent film producers on a budget, cinematographers, visual effects, professionals, film students