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
Author(s): Dan Rahmel
Edition: 1
Publisher: Focal Press
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 381
Front Cover......Page 1
Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking: Practical Techniques for the Guerilla Filmaker......Page 4
Copyright Page......Page 5
Contents......Page 6
Introduction......Page 19
Applications......Page 22
Tools......Page 24
Materials......Page 26
Suggestions......Page 32
Applications......Page 34
Suggestions......Page 36
General Instructions......Page 37
Construction......Page 39
Suggestions......Page 46
General Instructions......Page 47
Construction......Page 50
Suggestions......Page 51
General Instructions......Page 52
Artistic Considerations......Page 53
Visual Considerations......Page 54
Logistical Factors......Page 55
Special Day/Date Considerations......Page 56
Suggestions......Page 57
Applications......Page 59
Suggestions......Page 62
Applications......Page 64
Suggestions......Page 65
Applications......Page 66
Construction......Page 68
Suggestions......Page 70
Applications......Page 71
Construction......Page 72
Applications......Page 77
General Instructions......Page 78
Construction......Page 79
Suggestions......Page 83
Applications......Page 84
Construction......Page 85
Using the Glider......Page 90
Suggestions......Page 91
Applications......Page 92
General Instructions......Page 93
Suggestions......Page 95
Applications......Page 96
Suggestions......Page 97
Applications......Page 98
Construction......Page 99
Suggestions......Page 105
General Instructions......Page 106
Construction......Page 107
Suggestions......Page 115
Applications......Page 116
Construction......Page 117
Suggestions......Page 121
Applications......Page 123
Types of Meters......Page 124
General Instructions......Page 125
Applications......Page 127
General Instructions......Page 128
Suggestions......Page 130
Applications......Page 131
General Instructions......Page 132
Construction......Page 135
Suggestions......Page 139
Applications......Page 141
Construction......Page 142
Suggestions......Page 144
Suggestions......Page 146
Belt Equipment......Page 148
Suggestions......Page 155
Applications......Page 156
General Instructions......Page 157
Construction......Page 158
Suggestions......Page 164
Applications......Page 166
Construction......Page 167
Suggestions......Page 175
Applications......Page 177
General Instructions......Page 178
Suggestions......Page 179
Applications......Page 180
General Instructions......Page 181
General Instructions......Page 182
Construction......Page 183
Suggestions......Page 186
General Instructions......Page 187
Construction......Page 188
Suggestions......Page 190
Applications......Page 191
General Instructions......Page 192
Construction......Page 193
Suggestions......Page 198
General Instructions......Page 199
Suggestions......Page 203
Applications......Page 204
General Instructions......Page 205
Construction......Page 206
General Instructions......Page 209
Suggestions......Page 212
Applications......Page 214
Suggestions......Page 215
Belt Equipment......Page 216
Suggestions......Page 217
Applications......Page 218
General Instructions......Page 219
Construction......Page 221
Suggestions......Page 227
General Instructions......Page 228
Suggestions......Page 229
General Instructions......Page 231
Construction......Page 233
Suggestions......Page 235
General Instructions......Page 236
Construction......Page 238
Suggestions......Page 245
Applications......Page 246
Double Half-hitch......Page 248
Applications......Page 250
Shoelace Variation......Page 251
Thief knot......Page 252
Twist Method......Page 253
Traditional Method......Page 254
Traditional Method......Page 257
One-handed or Sailor's Method......Page 259
Double Bowline......Page 260
Around a Pole......Page 262
Around a Stake......Page 263
General Instructions......Page 265
General Instructions......Page 268
General Instructions......Page 272
Construction......Page 273
Suggestions......Page 281
Applications......Page 282
Suggestions......Page 283
Construction......Page 284
Suggestions......Page 286
General Instructions......Page 287
Construction......Page 288
Suggestions......Page 293
Suggestions......Page 294
On-set Boxes......Page 296
Standard Items......Page 297
Expendable Items......Page 302
Suggestions......Page 303
Constructing a Flat......Page 304
Making an Arch......Page 305
Suggestions......Page 306
Prop Examples......Page 308
Using Polymer Clay......Page 309
Creating Molds......Page 311
Suggestions......Page 313
General Instructions......Page 315
Suggestions......Page 320
General Instructions......Page 321
Construction......Page 322
Suggestions......Page 324
General Instructions......Page 326
Suggestions......Page 330
Applications......Page 332
Suggestions......Page 333
General Instructions......Page 334
Accessories......Page 335
General Warnings......Page 336
Suggestions......Page 337
Flat Make-up......Page 339
Effects Make-up......Page 341
Suggestions......Page 342
Applications......Page 344
Suggestions......Page 345
Applications......Page 346
General Instructions......Page 347
Construction......Page 348
Suggestions......Page 350
Construction......Page 351
Suggestions......Page 353
Classical Scores and Old Melodies......Page 354
Scanning Scores......Page 355
MIDI......Page 356
Mod Programs......Page 358
Computer-generated Music......Page 359
Suggestions......Page 360
Construction......Page 361
Suggestions......Page 362
Applications......Page 366
Glossary......Page 367
Index......Page 374
