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actually pretty fast so be prepared to pause and review often.
The first two DVDs start with the basic
fixed camera setups. The next two DVDs
get into advanced setups using dollies and
cranes. Finally the last two DVDs put it all
together and show how to stage complete
scenes starting with the script, followed by
staging diagrams, then a look at each
setup, and finally showing the entire scene
as it looks when cut together. Fortunately
HCW assumes you know almost nothing
about blocking, composition and how
cameras work so the lessons are just as
useful for a serious beginner as for an experienced filmmaker. Here is an
example lesson to give you an idea of
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My criticisms? There's a lot to cover so be prepared to spend a day or two on
each DVD or you may feel overwhelmed. At $399 the set is not cheap (about
the cost of one class at a film school). I would like to see a printed manual
included with some explanation and copies of the scripts and diagrams, but
they can be downloaded from the web site. It would also be nice if the set got
more into color and lighting and how they play into composition but that would
probably require six more DVDs and those subjects are already well covered in
other references.
My few quibbles aside Hollywood Camera Work is simply one of the finest
learning resources available for the serious filmmaker. It does a superb job of
covering one thing very completely. It really is a master class on an important
aspect of filmmaking that isn't well covered anywhere else. Highly
recommended if you can squeeze it into your budget.
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the set in quantity. I persuaded HCW to offer the same discount to all the
individual students of FreeFilmSchool.Org. Only if you order from this site you
can get a huge discount off of the regular price for the complete set. This is
the lowest price you would find regularly offered through a film school or to
industry insiders.