Filmmaking Simplified: Practical Techniques for Getting More out of Any Production

by Flax Glor, Andrea Sardella (Editor)

Filmmaking Simplified explains the complicated process of making movies in a clear and concise manner – from concept to finished product.

With over 20 years of experience in the field, award-winning filmmaker Flax Glor shares his knowledge and insights – with helpful resources for any level or type of production.

103 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 3, 2017

About the author

Flax Glor’s short films and narrative music videos have won awards and been screened at prestigious venues, including the Cannes Independent and the Bay Area Short Film Festival. He has a master’s degree in screenwriting and lives on the Oregon Coast while working with top tech companies to develop AI-based tools for filmmakers.

Reviews

[James Aschbacher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This small handbook is filled to the rafters with so much info and insight that it boggled my mind. I was expecting some simple guide on how to make a movie and what I got was an in depth guide to the fascinating (and often complex) world of filmmaking. Flax Glor lays it on the line - he doesn't kid around. Making a film is serious business and not for the faint of heart. His clear and erudite handbook is an invaluable blueprint for the independent filmmaker. Jammed-packed with first-hand experience, Flax explains the movie making process from idea inception to final film distribution. This "small" book is worth its weight in gold...and that could be your future Oscar!

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This small book is packed with useful information on the filmmaking process. Not only does Glor draw from his own experience in the film industry, but he also provides lists of resources to learn more about particular areas of filmmaking. I write fiction for fun and have thought about trying to write a screenplay, so this book was useful in understanding the whole filmmaking process and what a screenplay would go through to make it to the screen. This book would be especially useful for a beginning filmmaker who wants to get a good understanding of the process. The lists of books, tools and websites included in each chapter would be a good way to start building a filmmaking library.