The Dos and Don'ts of Successful Filmmaking

Humor & Entertainment

Winters, Patrick

Movies

Routledge

Mistakes are easy to make, but often difficult to undo. The greater the knowledge and experience a filmmaker has, the fewer mistakes are made by them. This introductory-level guide to filmmaking teaches effective preproduction, production and postproduction with a focus on many of the common mistakes made and how to avoid them. 
Filled with practical advice and information on the process of successfully making a film, Patrick Winters guides you through the whole process from preproduction to postproduction, teaching how to plan a shoot, accomplish that shoot and then follow the steps needed to edit and mix your film, highlighting key considerations and potential pitfalls to avoid along the way. The book covers everything from getting your story production ready, securing funding and budgeting appropriately, casting actors, assigning crew members, developing production design, shooting efficiently and effectively, technical and aesthetic camera and lighting choices, sound considerations, picture and sound editing and mixing, to the final stages of distribution and exhibition. Drawing on Winters' years of filmmaking and teaching experience, this book provides you with all the technical and aesthetic knowledge required to make a film, highlights common mistakes to avoid, and explains where to put your time and money into where it shows, resulting in a successfully made film that will stand out from the crowd. 
A combination of what to do and what not to do, this is ideal for introductory-level filmmaking students, as well as independents just starting out.\nThe online support material includes deal memo templates, walkie-talkie lingo, camera and sound reports, first AD roll call, distribution and exhibition and additional information on booming.

Welcome to the worrisome works of Patrick Winters, where weird worlds are weaved, one wicked word at a time. This short story collection features sixteen yarns of dark fiction, ranging from the odd and zany to the morbidly twisted. In these pages you'll come face to face with cursed carnival organs, devil dogs, seriously killer toothaches, talking toilets -- and plenty of other oddities that are just plain WEERD. Now, find a comfy spot in your nearest padded room, crack this sucker open, and try to enjoy . . .

Weerd

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Patrick Winters

Over 200 tiny dark tales of magic, mischief, murder, mayhem & madness... You do not want to get on the wrong side of these witches! Let us cast a spell on you... with just 100 words. Featuring: Zoey Xolton Umair Mirxa Shawn M. Klimek Gabriella Balcom Stacey Jaine McIntosh Terry Miller Stuart Conover Stephen Herczeg Patrick Winters David Rae Galina Trefil ... + 66 other talented international authors!

Curses & Cauldrons: An Anthology of Witchcraft Microfiction

Miller, Terry

Xolton, Zoey

Mirxa, Umair

Rae, David

McIntosh, Stacey Jaine

Herczeg, Stephen

Conover, Stuart

Balcom, Gabriella

Klimek, Shawn M.

Independently published

Sound Design for Low & No Budget Films

Don’t let your indie film be sabotaged by bad sound! One of the weakest technical aspects of a low or no budget short or feature film is usually the sound, and in Sound Design for Low and No Budget Films, author Patrick Winters explains what filmmakers need to do to fix that. Learn how to improve the sound quality of your low budget film with specific tools and practices for achieving a better sound track, including detailed, step-by-step explanations of how to edit your production track, create a sound design, record and edit ADR, Foley and sound effects, music, and much more. Focusing on the essential details indie filmmakers need to know, Winters teaches you how to turn a thin and distracting sound track into one that makes your film shine.  This practical guide offers: • In-depth focus on hands-on, step-by-step instruction for achieving great sound in post-production, including recording and editing sound effects, ADR and Foley―even without expensive equipment and software. • Techniques specifically designed for low and no budget projects, perfect for both students and aspiring indie filmmakers. • A simple and direct style that any aspiring filmmaker or student can understand without already knowing the industry jargon.

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Home Sweet Home: A Millhaven Anthology

Manzolillo, Nick

Allen, Dan

Dalpe, Victoria

Rey, Alistair

Blehar, Jeffrey L.

Lyons, Billy

McCarthy, A.K.

Short Stories & Anthologies

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Cross over into a world where the mischievous gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes of Celtic mythology live among us, intermingling with unsuspecting mortals and stirring up mayhem in cities and towns on both sides of the Atlantic, from Limerick and Edinburgh to Montreal and Boston. A collection of seventeen short stories, Neon Druid mixes urban fantasy and Celtic mythology, creating a universe where lecherous leprechauns and debaucherous druids inhabit the local pubs, and where shapeshifting water spirits from Scotland and sword-wielding warriors from Ireland lurk in the alleyways. The stories inside this anthology are independent narratives set within the urban centers and environs of this shared Celtic Otherworld. Some are tales of supernatural horror. Others are street-level fantasy adventures. And still others are farcical, whiskey-drenched fairy tales. Fans of Neil Gaiman (American Gods) and Maria Dahvana Headley (The Mere Wife), who enjoy seeing ancient stories and characters reimagined for modern times, will feel right at home within the pages of Neon Druid. But rest assured, even if you're unfamiliar with the (incredible) authors mentioned above, there's still a good chance that you--or a friend, or coworker, or loved one, or mortal enemy--will be a good fit for Neon Druid. <h1>Who Is NEON DRUID For?</h1> * Short story-lovers who are in the mood for an anthology that is (roughly) equal parts whimsical, supernatural, darkly humorous, and horrifying--but, ya know, in a good way. * Folks who are interested in and/or have a passion for all things related to Celtic mythology (including Irish mythology, Scottish mythology, Welsh mythology, Cornish mythology, Manx mythology, & Breton mythology). * Readers who are already fans of urban fantasy / urban mythic fantasy and are curious to see what Celtic mythology can bring to the genre. (Hint: Irish werewolves. And whiskey. And, for some reason, lots of axes. You'll see.) <h1>What Kinds of Mythological Beings Will I Meet in NEON DRUID?</h1> Inside Neon Druid, you will encounter an entire pantheon of monsters, spirits, & deities that have been pulled from the illuminated pages of Celtic mythology. These include, but are not limited to: * Ankou: a personification of death in Breton mythology* Banshee: a female spirit who warns of approaching death by shrieking or wailing* Buggane: a shapeshifting ogre/troll native to the Isle of Man* Cernunnos: horned god of the Celts, associated with fertility, life, animals, wealth, & the underworld* Kelpie: a shapeshifting Scottish water spirit that often takes the form of a horse* Morrigan: Irish goddess of war, fate, & death who often takes the form of a crow; sometimes described as a trio of sisters* Ogma: Irish god of eloquence, literature, & language; credited with the invention of Ogham script* Selkie: a Scottish water spirit that can transform from seal to human by shedding its skin <h1>Prepare to Enter the Celtic Otherworld</h1> Your fate is now entirely in your own hands. So, do you turn and run? Or do you cross the threshold and find out what awaits you on the other side?

Neon Druid: An Anthology of Urban Celtic Fantasy

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Piper, Hailey

Howard, Tom

Rossman, Jennifer Lee

McSweeney, Madison

Richards, P. J.

Kneverday, I. E.

Brandt, Alexandra

Lasky, Art

Ahern, Ed

Fantasy

Said the little child to his mother dear,do you hear what I hearShrieking through the night, father dear,And do you see what I seeA cry, a scream, blood coloring the snowAnd a laugh as evil as sinAnd a laugh as evil as sinWell, folks, looks like we're back in Deathlehem, where¿¿Santa's gift turns a mindless horde of bargain-hungry shoppersinto¿well¿ a horde of hungry shoppers¿¿defective toys aren't just dangerous; they're deadly¿¿holiday ornaments prove to be absolutely captivating-permanently¿¿those ugly Christmas sweaters are to die for¿Twenty-five more tales of holiday horror to benefit The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation

O Unholy Night in Deathlehem: An Anthology of Holiday Horrors for Charity

Tyrer, DJ

Keisling, Todd

Daniels, B.L.

Robinson, Debra

Eshbaugh, Mark L.

Goli, R.A.

Davies, Neil

Grinning Skull Press

Bloodlust: Drabbles 2 (Legends of Night)

Fiction, Black Ink

Sinnott, Dorian J.

Kruse, Gary

Lake, Scarlett

Simpson, Amber M.

Nielsen, B.A.

McIntyre, Melody E.

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