Careers for Film Buffs & Other Hollywood Types (Vgm Careers for You Series (Paper))
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (660 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0844241016 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 161 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Quick!! This book was started and finished in one day. A very easy read full of good information on a lot of film career types. I was disappointed in the book, however, because I was hoping (as per the review) for a basic pay scale on each job, but only a couple even mentioned it. It was slightly upsetting, but was an okay worth while read.. Amazing reference AND a great read desdem0na@aol.com This book is a wonderful guide to all the different jobs there are on a film set. When I moved out to LA to get work in the movies, I didn't know where to start. I picked up a lot of books and this one was the best. It is concise, easy to read and has every job you can think of, as well as how to go about getting it. Highly recommended!!!. Helps explain all those exotic filmworld terms like best boy, gaffer, and grip This book was fun to read. Written in an upbeat fashion primarily for young people contemplating working in the movie industry in production-related jobs, the book describes these jobs in a direct and breezy way, taking care to define the terms I noted in the title of this review (and many others). So the book also can be interesting to anyone who has a general interest in movies, movie making, and the movi
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Describes a variety of motion picture careers, including work in animation, film scoring, special effects, editing, direction, publicity, and makeup.
From the Back CoverCareers for Film Buffs & Other Hollywood TypesShould Ebert have chosen you over Roeper? Can you name every Oscar winner for Best Cinematography since 1928? Then you are a film buff, someone who lives for the silver screen and knows everything about its movies and its stars. You may be surprised that your celluloid dreams can earn you real cash. In Careers for Film Buffs, you'll learn how other movie and television fans make money by:Lighting up a scene Bringing out-of-this-world characters to life with special effects Dressing actors and actresses for their parts Creating an animated character Standing in for big stars and more! Inside, you'll find all the information you need on salaries, working conditions, and opportunities for prof