Movie Stunts & Special Effects: A Comprehensive Guide to Planning and Execution is an excellent addition to the library of any filmmaker, especially the novice, who is all too often unaware of the responsibility, care, time and preparation required to stage a successful stunt or special effect. This book examines the key visual tricks that make real the fantastic elements ... Read moreof film and demonstrates clearly how to eliminate the ‘crossed-fingers’ approach to stunts and effects.
David K. Irving, Director, Writer, and Associate Professor of Film and Television, New York University, USA
Finally a film book with no competition in the marketplace! A book that all aspiring filmmakers with dreams of shooting cinematic action scenes really must read. Veteran filmmaker Andrew Lane has made a valuable contribution to 'how to do the inherently dangerous safely' while creating the visceral moments you want.
Wayne Crawford, Filmmaker and MFA in Filmmaking Program Director, Horizons University, Paris, France, and Associate Professor of Directing, UNC School of the Arts, USA
This is a book that is invaluable to anyone contemplating a film that involves stunts, special effects, or visual effects and wants to know how to approach these very specialized areas safely and economically. Not only students, but indie filmmakers from all disciplines can learn something from Andy Lane's collaborators. The stunt and effects people who have generously shared their experiences enhance the value of the book. I would recommend it to any and all.
Betsy Pollock, Associate Dean of Production, American Film Institute, USA
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