Big Picture: Filmmaking Lessons from a Life on the Set

by Tom Reilly

Tom Reilly has spent three decades making movies, working with some of the best film crews in the world. In The Big Picture he uses fifty short, pithy essays to share what he has learned on the sets of critically acclaimed films and commercial blockbusters. He illuminates the craft and the personalities that go into making a great movie.

The Big Picture is a must-have book for any aspiring filmmaker who wants to know the secrets of the pros, or for movie buffs who want to know what really happens on the sets of their favorite films.

Genres: Film

Paperback

First published May 1, 2009

Reviews

[Fernando · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full of practical advice and conveniently organized in small chapters of two to four pages each. Mr. Reilly provides valuable tips resulting from his decades of working on major Hollywood productions, as well as independent pictures. From, why is more economical to plan for 8 hour days rather than 14 hour days, to working with actors, to why you shouldn't skimp on the transportation costs, his insights will help filmmakers plan their productions better and save money and headaches. For people just curious about what goes behind the scenes in a movie, this is a great book that will keep you entertained all the way.

[Jonah Blander · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Jodi · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a great book if you want to learn actual filmmaking lessons which is the title. I was hoping for more interesting stories from the set.