During my 12-week stint at the New York Film Academy it was recommended that we read this book. Written by Walter Murch, editor of “Apocalypse Now,” it is an insightful and fascinating look at the art of film editing. Editing is what I find to be the most exciting part of making a film. Selecting…
I recently moved, and was able to unpack several of my books which had been tucked away for awhile. I decided, since I was putting the book out for display, I should read it. The book, as you can see by the image, is called “Making Movies,” by John Russo. A former cohort of George…
Written back in 1996, Rebel Without A Crew is probably one of the finest books about filmmaking that I’ve read. Written by Robert Rodriguez, it charts his process of making his first feature film, El Mariachi. It reads very honestly, giving a great portrayal of true guerilla filmmaking. Written as a series of journal entries,…
I recently moved, and was able to unpack several of my books which had been tucked away for awhile. I decided, since I was putting the book out for display, I should read it. The book, as you can see by the image, is called “Making Movies,” by John Russo. A former cohort of George…
