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1	Film Directing Shot by Shot: Visualizing from Concept to Screen more books like this by Steven D Katz This international best-seller is filled with visual techniques for filmmakers and screenwriters who want to expand their stylistic knowledge. see all copies from $10.14! new only from $17.27! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Television Production Handbook more books like this by Herbert Zettl This classic, best-selling text introduces students to the basic skills required in all aspects of television production, including camera and studio, field equipment and production, and multicamera directing, at the same time emphasizing the latest production techniques and technology, such as audio workstations, non-linear editing, and HDV (High ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.01! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Desilu: The Story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz more books like this by Coyne Steven Sanders, Tom Gilbert The true, behind-the-scenes story of television's happiest couple, andHollywood's most tumultuous marriage. Fifty years ago the magical union of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz enthralled American audiences who couldn't got enough of the fiery redhead or her sexy Cuban husband. But off camera the situation couldn't have been less comic, with backstage ... see all copies from $3.47! new only from $9.25! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Video Production Handbook more books like this by Gerald Millerson Techniques matter! Great ideas don't automatically translate into great programs. It's not enough simply to show what is going on. The way you present your subject will influence how your audience responds. You need to choose your picture and sound carefully, to convey your ideas in an interesting, persuasive way. This book will show you how. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.88! \| first editions \| SVS
5	ESPN: The Uncensored History more books like this by Michael Freeman This book traces the first 24-hour sports network from its inception through its evolution into a slick media outlet reaching more than 60 million homes via more than 26,000 cable providers. ESPN has blazed a stunning path of achievement with its expansive coverage of broadcast sports--spinning off into ESPN2, ESPN Classic Sports, ESPNews, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.80! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Making of Star Trek more books like this by Stephen E Whitfield see all copies from $1.99! new only from $82.80! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Filmmakers and Financing: Business Plans for Independents more books like this by Louise Levison The first, most crucial step in making a film is finding the funds to do it. This unique guide bridges the gap between the film-maker and the business by teaching you how to create a business plan that can be presented to a potential investor. In clear, jargon-free terms, the author leads you through every step. Each chapter concentrates on a ... see all copies from $3.50! new only from $5.35! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Late Shift: Letterman, Leno, and the Network Battle for the Night more books like this by Bill Carter In the tradition of books tied-in with HBO movies comes The Late Shift, Carter has uncovered the true behind-the-scenes story of two giant corporations, NBC and CBS, and two comedians battling for dominance. This is one of the most intriguing stories to play itself out on the soundstages and boardrooms of America. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.90! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	Ringmaster more books like this by Jerry Springer For the first time ever, Jerry Springer dares to remove the bleeps and bars that hide away all of the real action, and takes you behind the scenes of the circus maximus-known as "The Jerry Springer Show." From his years as a politician and Emmy-winning journalist to becoming the host of America's most watched and controversial talk show-here is an ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	A Director Prepares: Seven Essays on Art in Theatre more books like this by Anne Bogart "A Director Prepares" aims to offer a thought-provoking examination of the challenges of making theatre. In it, Anne Bogart speaks candidly of the courage required to create "art with great presence". Each chapter tackles one of the seven major areas Bogart has identified as both potential partner and potential obstacle to art-making: violence; ... see all copies from $23.53! new only from $23.53! \| SVS
11 view cover	Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics more books like this by Michael Rabiger "Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics" is a comprehensive manual that has inspired tens of thousands of readers worldwide to realize their artistic vision and produce well-constructed films. Filled with practical advice on every stage of production, this is the book you will return to throughout your career. "Directing" covers the methods, ... see all copies from $2.22! new only from $27.78! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Motion Picture and Video Lighting more books like this by Blain Brown "Motion Picture and Video Lighting" explores the technical, aesthetic and practical aspects of lighting for film and video. Written by a professional in the field, this comprehensive book reveals inside information based on years of experience and thoroughly explores the challenges faced by cinematographers, lighting directors, gaffers and grips. ... see all copies from $17.00! new only from $35.46! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Script Supervising and Film Continuity more books like this by Pat P Miller Examines in detail the responsibilities and techniques of the script supervisor, a crucial person on the production of a film, generally responsible for record-keeping and ensuring continuity both between scenes and throughout the entire film. The second edition of this book includes updated methods, new illustrations, and extensive improvements ... see all copies from $2.97! new only from $29.28! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Television Field Production and Reporting more books like this by Frederick Shook This introduction to the art of visual storytelling is the most contemporary, professionally-oriented book on television field production and reporting on the market. Widely adopted and universally respected, this text is endorsed by the National Press Photographers Association as a resource for college students and working professionals alike. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.86! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Developing Story Ideas more books like this by Michael Rabiger "Developing Story Ideas" offers students and other young artists a spectrum of resources and a structure of writing practice so that anyone can quickly and reliably generate a wide variety of stories. It does so stressing the importance of understanding oneself and creating collaboratively. This book provides exercises and projects to help each ... see all copies from $3.12! new only from $16.64! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Billion Dollar Bet: Robert Johnson and the Inside Story of Black Entertainment Television more books like this by Brett Pulley Praise for "The Billion Dollar BET": 'In a gripping narrative that is both inspirational and cautionary, Brett Pulley tells us how Robert Johnson built Black Entertainment Television into a billion-dollar media empire. In a remarkable feat of reporting, without Johnson's cooperation, Pulley shows what it really takes to get ahead in America today, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.87! \| signed copies \| SVS
17 view cover	Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video more books like this by David W Irving, Peter W Rea Considered by many to be the definitive book on the subject, Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, Second Edition clearly illustrates all of the steps involved in preproduction, production, postproduction, and distribution. Its unique two-fold approach looks at filmmaking from the perspectives of both producer and director, and ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $32.83! \| SVS
18 view cover	Aaron Spelling: A Prime Time Life more books like this by Aaron Spelling, Jefferson Graham Provides a look into the rags-to-riches life of the Hollywood television producer who created such popular shows as "Dynasty," "The Love Boat," and "Beverly Hills 90210". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Television Production Today more books like this by Mark Bielak "Television Production Today" offers step-by-step instruction in planning, writing, directing, and producing television and video programs. This text includes a wealth of activities that can be accomplished in modestly equipped studios. It contains extensive coverage of careers in media with a solid emphasis on the importance of becoming critical ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $68.99! \| SVS
20 view cover	Practical DV Filmmaking more books like this by Russell Evans Written for the beginner, "Practical DV Filmmaking" guides you through the process of making a film with low-cost digital equipment: from development through to production, post-production and distribution. While the technical tools you need are fully explained, the book concentrates on filmmaking principles throughout, illustrating how these ... see all copies from $5.51! new only from $20.49! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Art of the Storyboard: Storyboarding for Film, TV, and Animation more books like this by John Hart "The Art of the Storyboard" shows beginners how to conceptualize and render the drawings that will communicate continuity to the cinematographer, set designer, and special effects supervisor, or to create the skeletal outline around which an animated program is developed. Using sketches of shots from classic films, from silents to the present, ... see all copies from $22.50! new only from $50.13!
22 view cover	The Producer's Business Handbook more books like this by John J Lee, Jr. "The Producer's Business Handbook" provides a model for making a successful business of independent filmmaking. It will give you a comprehensive understanding of the business of entertainment and supply you with the information and tools you'll need to successfully engage all related aspects of global production and exploitation. The handbook also ... see all copies from $15.25! new only from $47.64! \| SVS
23 view cover	Single-Camera Video Production more books like this by Robert B Musburger, PhD "Single-camera Video Production, Fourth Edition" clearly explains the technology and the equipment of video production and details step-by-step the professional-level techniques that can be applied to any type of production or budget. In addition, this manual will train you to integrate technique, equipment, and creative concerns within the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.35! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Television Production Handbook (with Infotrac) more books like this by Herb Zettl This classic, best-selling text introduces students to the basic skills required in all aspects of television production, including camera and studio, field equipment and production, and multicamera directing, all while emphasizing the latest production techniques and technology, such as audio workstations, non-linear editing, and HDTV. This text ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $56.07!
25 view cover	Guide to Postproduction for TV and Film: Managing the Process more books like this by Barbara Clark (Editor), Susan Spohr (Editor) Before it can be delivered for broadcast or distribution, every television show or feature film must undergo a complex and lengthy process after the scenes have been shot. When this process is not managed properly, the result is a project that is late and therefore over budget and losing money for its backers, because the distributor will not pay ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $17.85! \| SVS

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