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Movie Speak - by Tony Bill (Paperback)

Movie Speak - by  Tony Bill (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Technical, odd, colorful, and mysterious, the working language of movies sheds light not only on the hugely complex process of making a film, but on the invisible hierarchies of a set, the unspoken etiquette between cast and crew, and the evolution of a process that's endlessly fascinating.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>"Movie Speak won't guarantee you a job, but having a knowledge of the industry terms will fool everyone into thinking you own the place." -- Steven Spielberg <p/> "Finally a book that celebrates the process--the dynamic web of people, technique, and artistry--underneath every foot of celluloid." --Jodie Foster</b> <p/> Uncover the secret language of movie-making in a handbook for film buffs and language-lovers, as well as anyone who aspires to break into the business, with hundreds of essential terms, explained. Opening a window into the fascinatingly technical, odd, colorful, and mysterious working language of movies, Oscar-winning producer, actor, and director Tony Bill sheds light on the hugely complex process of making a film, as well as on the hierarchies between the cast and crew and the on-set etiquette of any movie production. <p/> From why the Assistant Director calls "wrap" to the real reason Hollywood stars began wearing sunglasses, Movie Speak offers tricks of the trade learned over decades in Hollywood--to help you crack the code of the movie business. <br><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"It's about time our code was broken. What a wonderful insight into our business! Tony: Don't make this the martini!" * --Dennis Hopper <p/> "Finally, a book that celebrates the process--the dynamic web of people, technique, and artistry--underneath every foot of celluloid." --Jodie Foster <p/> "<i>Movie Spea</i>k is entertaining and edifying. I'll never again as the sound-dude to move that fuzzy-thing-on-the-end-of-a-stick out of my shot." --John Sayles <p/> "Invaluable for those who have wondered what they're really saying, and for those pitching projects and screenplays who wonder what they're really being told." --Roger Ebert <p/> * <b>martini: </b> The term for the last show of the day, the origin of which might seem self-evident--but it's not. The martini actually refers to the saying "The next shot is in a glass." Get it? <p/> "</p><br>

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