Book Description
The new realities of economic globalization have created new conditions for cultural practice. At the same time, the information circuits, designed to promote the generalization of Western culture, have also become increasingly available to other, more marginalized art and cultures, enabling the local (or traditional) to circulate on the global stage. News (and culture) travels fast with the help of technology, displacing Western centers of legitimation and meaning. Over Here collects writings by curators, critics, and artists living and working outside mainstream cultural circuits in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Witnessing the variety and multiplicity of cultural viewpoints and voices, this book calls for a new critical approach to address new cultural complexities.
The phrase "over here" implies both distance and proximity, indeterminacy and stability. The writers -- all of whom are well respected regionally and many of whom are becoming known internationally -- address the cultural entanglements arising from such simultaneous displacement and placement: the effects of diaspora, transnational communities, translation (and the untranslatable). Essay titles range from "Just What Is It That Makes the Term Global-Local So Widely Cited, yet So Annoying?" and "When Was Modernism in Indian Art?" to "Forms of Resistance, Corridors of Power: Public Art on the Mexico-U.S. Border" and "Desperately Diasporic" to "Modernity as a Mad Dog: On Art and Trauma" and "Transit Visa to Postwar Lebanon" to "The Limits of Cultural Translation" and "Der Glauber Have Sept Cabecas." Also included is a 70-piece artist's project by Francis Alys, who addresses the book's themes in his own way with a work based on photographs of "walk" signs from around the world.
Average customer rating:
|
The Genuine Article: The Making and Unmasking of Fakes and Forgeries
John Fitzmaurice Mills , and
John M. Mansfield
Manufacturer: Universe Pub
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
Bargain Books
| Stores
| Books
| Arts & Photography
| Audiobooks
| Biography
| Business & Investing
| Calendars
| Children
| Computers & Internet
| Cooking, Food & Wine
| Film
| Greeting Cards & Accessories
| Health, Mind & Body
| History
| Home & Garden
| Humor, Comics & Pop Culture
| Literature & Fiction
| Mysteries & Thrillers
| Nonfiction
| Parenting & Families
| Reference
| Religion & Spirituality
| Romance
| Science & Nature
| Science Fiction & Fantasy
| Sports
| Teens
| Travel
General
| Instructional & How-To
| Arts & Photography
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Arts & Photography
| Subjects
| Books
ASIN: 0876634013 |
Customer Reviews:
Disappointing.......2000-06-27
If you want practical guide then steer clear of this one. Much of the book is spent detailing how the industry isn't like it used to be with particular attention to disapproving of those insolent young'uns that now populate it. The author may know how to light a scene but he lacks any ability to write a professional and practical guide. Very disappointing.
Leading cinematographers agree it's an authoritative source........1999-07-06
*"The camera operator is a critical instrument in the collaborative process of cinematography and, as an extension of the cinematographer, can be a helpful moderator between the director, the cinematographer and performers. Bill Hines' OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY illustrates the importance of this relationship."-Haskell Wexler, ASC. *"OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY is a wonderful guide. In it you'll find everything you need to know to do my favorite job, the best job in cinematography-camera operating."-Conrad Hall, ASC. *"OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY is a comprehensive `how to' handbook for success, not only in camera, but in the industry as well. When you finish reading this book, you will know what camera operating and operating cinematography are all about."-George Spiro Dibie, ASC. *"In camera operating as in filmmaking, always concentrate on the purpose rather than the method. OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY is an excellent guide to that end."-Gordon Willis, ASC. *"Camera operating-1) as a contributor, 2) as an influence, 3) as a team player, 4) AS AN ART FORM-from A to Z, it's all there in OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY. Must reading if you want to expand your visual capabilities."-William Fraker, ASC. *"OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY is a valuable, well-written, one-of-a-kind book on camera operating."-Vilmos Zsigmond, ASC. *"OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY includes a wide diversity of essential information relating to camera operating, such as, on-set protocol, working effectively with other crafts and shot management."-Dean Cundey, ASC. *"In addition to the technical and aesthetic considerations in OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY, Bill Hines emphasizes two important areas often neglected by others writing about our industry-these are set etiquette and communication. Good manners and good communication guarantee the best use of everyone's energy during motion picture production."-Allen Daviau, ASC. *"I like to see a camera operator who is able to instinctually follow and frame the action without my having to specify every compositional moment. Bill Hines' book focuses on that importance."-John Alonzo, ASC. *"Nothing is more important than operating a camera because it is the final distillation of everybody's work. Since it's the essence of the scene that counts, a good operator has to know when that essence has been properly captured in frame. Following the guidance offered in OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY will help the reader achieve that goal"-David Quaid, ASC. *"I wish I'd had the information contained in OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY when I was preparing to be a camera operator. All those years of learning by trial-and-error could have been a lot less traumatic."-Jack Green, ASC. *"In OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY, the essentials of camera operating are listed and codified in a way that is clear, comprehensive and concise, and will help anyone performing, or interested in, the craft do a better job."-Stephen Burum, ASC. *"I have read the `Operating Tips' column since its inception and have never failed to get good and useful information from each article."-Steven Poster, ASC. *"OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY is essential for those interested or working in camera-related activities. Learning or working without this handbook, puts one at a distinct disadvantage."-Robert Primes, ASC. *"OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY is extraordinary information essential in understanding the techniques of operating a film or video camera and in working cooperatively with other crafts."-Sol Negrin, ASC. *"A camera operator who is intuitive-able to go with the flow of the action-and who has a sense of editing-how the takes will cut together as they are being shot-is invaluable to my style of cinematography. OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY covers these aspects very well."-Brian Reynolds. *"OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY will enable the reader to achieve excellence in the best craft the industry has to offer-camera operating."-Nick McLean. *"William `Bill' Hines is one of todays's premier operating cinematographers. OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY is required reading not only for all working cameramen and camerawomen, but for anyone who intends to make his or her living in the established motion picture business of today. This book tells not only about camera, but set etiquette and protocol, terminology, and many other pertinent subjects as well."-Michael A Jones.
*What prominent Camea Operators have to say* *"Much of what the camera operator does depends on feeling. Whether the feeling comes from the heart or gut, without it a person could never be a good operator. Bill Hines' book, OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY for FILM and VIDEO, captures those nuances. It's a must read no matter what your classification."-Bill Clark, SOC. *"In his book, OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY, the author, Bill Hines, has given us a fabulous primer for youngsters entering our profession and a comprehensive reference guide for old-timers as well. I strongly recommend it."-Howard Block, SOC. *"Each of Bill Hines' `Operating Tips' provides a unique perspective that only a working camera operator could give. His extensive experience comes through in each of his monthly columns-an now, in his book."-Norm Langley, SOC. *"OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY is the complete guide to professional camera operating. An essential tool."-Georgia Tornai Packard, SOC. *"There is something in Bill Hines' OPERATING CINEMATOGRPAHY for FILM and VIDEO for just about anyone, professional or novice, that is of use on the job. The film and video realms have their own set of realities, some overlap, some are unique. The book covers a great deal of both worlds. I found it especially interesting to see his take on the historical nature of our profession and where all the `traditions' started and why."-Paul Basta, SOC (Video Cam Op). *"OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY is the definitive manual on all aspects of becoming and being a camera operator as it is the first publication of its kind to cover both the social and technical skills of operating. There's a lot more to operating a camera than just panning and tilting."-Stan McClain, SOC *"In OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY, the status of the camera operator is brought into focus for the uninitiated, and defined for the professional. It will endure as a well-researched and timely guide."-Michael Frediani, SOC
The Bible for the Social Skills of Cinematography.......1999-01-24
Bill Hines, SOC is the only Charter member of the Society of Operating Cameramen to receive a "Lifetime Membership." His Professional and Practical Guide to operating cinematography comes from his lifetime achievements as one of Hollywood's most respected operators.
Submitted by Stan McClain, President, SOC
Here are some actual quotes from some of Hollywood's most accomplished cinematographers:
"The camera operator is a critical instrument in the collaborative process of cinematography and as an extension of the cinematographer, can be a helpful moderator between the director, the cinematographer and performers. Bill Hines OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY illistrates the importance of this relationship." -Haskell Wexler, ASC
"OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY is a comprehensive 'how to' handbook for success, not only in the camera, but in the industry as well. When you finish reading the book, you will know what camera operating and operating cinematography is all about." - George Spiro Dibie ASC, President-Local 600 Cinematographers Guild
"OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY is a valuable, well written, one-of-a-kind book on camera operating." -Vilmos Zsigmond ASC
"OPERATING CINEMATOGRAPHY includes a wide diversity of essential information relating to camera operating, such as on-set protocol, working effectively with other crafts and shot management." -Dean Cundey ASC
"I wish I had this information when I was preparing to be a camera operator." Jack Green ASC
"...a wonderful guide. In it you'll find everything you need to do my favorite job, the best job in cinematography- camera operating." -Conrad Hall ASC
Book Description
Il-Geum the Indestructible, or Jih-Ro the Coincidental? Friendship blossoms between these two fated rivals when the suspicious Jih-Ro awaits the revival of a waterlogged and unsuspecting Il-Geum. But this friendship will be put to the test when the two travelers encounter trouble along their star-crossed journey. Meanwhile, the evil Ma Clan continues their malicious strike against the clans of the countryside. Enraged, Soo-Ah "Emerald of Virtue" Baek must perform a mission of mercy - and revenge. And lest we forget, the Twin Devils of the North and South are on the prowl and wreaking havoc. Who knows what trouble they will cause?
Book Description
Gardner's Guide to Animation Scriptwriting is the place to go for information on writing Saturday morning cartoons or animation short films! This book is user-friendly, with illustrated text that takes you through the steps necessary to create a winning script. Detailed instructions so you won't get lost on your way to becoming a successful writer for Animation. Complete, concise and fun it's packed with real examples and exercises, that includes three formats for different age groups. All you need to know to get started.
Customer Reviews:
Aside from Confusing Road Analogies...Great Book!.......2006-02-03
This is a great book for anyone that wants to learn the structure of writing for animated shows. It reveals the formula for creating successful stories, characters, and scripts.
The only drawback was the overuse of the road sign analogies. Don't get me wrong, they work fine to illustrate the points, but I just felt there were too many of them.
In any case, an excellent book if you're starting out your career in animation...like me:)!
Complete cartoon-writing reference guide - Amazing!.......2005-04-15
I knew that scriptwriting was formulaic, with lots of rules about what should happen at what page and all of the structural details. But this book plots out exactly what a cartoon should do! From the general outline to the set-in-stone types of humor. Who knew that anyone had codified all this stuff! It's all here, from the Flintstones to South Park. This is how it's done.
Far from being confining, I'm finding that reading and re-reading this tome (easy to read tome!) is inspiring beyond belilef. I'm cranking up my DVD player and finding that every detail of every chapter is true down to the last nut and bolt. Professionals have been following these guidelines for decades!
This book must be the textbook for lots of classes about this subject somewhere.
I'm a 3d animator, and it's my goal to make animated shorts a lot more "arty" than Pepper Ann and Rugrats. But this book is such an eye-opener! I've never realized that even the cartoons that I've loved for years - Simpsons, South Park, Ren & Stimpy - all of them! They all follow the same rules.
One funny thing about this book: For a writing manual, it has a phenomenal number of typos. What a hoot. The book is incredibly easy to find your way around. The author is simply a master at her craft, and the insights are invaluable for anyone not employed in Callifornia. Yet you can find 1 or 2 typos or grammatical errors per page. I guess they skimped on the editing.
If you're concerned about developing content for your own animations, or aiming at a job scripting for cartoons, or just want to round out your knowledge about scriptwriting in general, this is an awesome book.
A Unique Achievment: constructing an Animation script.......2001-11-07
Is a shame that a great book like this only have one review until now ( and a wrong one ) hence I'll try to correct this.
NOTE: Be aware that this review is for the GARDNER'S GUIDE TO ANIMATION SCRIPTWRITING ( this review is wrongly appearing TOO in the "Gardner's guide to Multimedia & animation Studios", some kind of problem in Amazon.com I Think, :-( SORRY Chaz )
I bought this book in August 2001, if you are looking for books about scripts there are many ones, some very good, but any is writed exclusively thinking in animation and cartoons. For the animator this is an invaluable reference, here is the summary:
1.- Animation - An Overview
2.- Cartoon Genres
3.- The Moral
4.- Central Idea
5.- Dead End Ahead - The Central question
6.- The Characters and the Character Arc
7.- Introduction to Plot
8.- The Twenty-Two minute Structure
9.- The Eleven Minute Structure
10.- The Seven Minute Structure
11.- Make 'Em Laugh - Levels of Humor
12.- Prose
13.- Dialogue
14.- The Scene
15.- Broadcast Guidelines
16.- The Rewrite
17.- The Writing Process of Animation
Glossary, Cartoonography, Filmography, Road Map Forms, Apendix
The book itself have a good easyreading design, with plenty of quotations and references to well known movies or series, here you have the basics of writing but you can find more profound books about this, the special of the book is that is writed for cartoons specially, have 3 chapters studying the structures of the cartoonscript of 7, 11 and 22 minutes, of course you can apply all the information for an animation of any length, movies or shorts.
Including checklists for Structure, Characters, Scenes, Dialogue, Humor, Prose, 3 Structure guides, 75 Excercises, 37 Rules and an Animated 7 minutes Teleplay in the appendix: You have here a book that will go to occupy an important place near you.
I'm not an acclaimed screenwriter in fact I'm a novice in this area but I'm working with a firm producing some animations and I can asure you that this book can prevent you some rocky mistakes in this special field and even If you are a Pro you'll find some good points here.
A complete, definitive, "user friendly", industry directory.......2001-03-16
Gardner's Guide To Multimedia & Animation Studies is the complete, definitive, "user friendly", industry directory for anyone seeking jobs, connections, and services information and contacts. In addition to indices listed by state or province, and company name, Gardner's Guide To Multimedia & Animation Studies is carefully organized in four parts: East Coast, Central; West Coast; Canada. Within each regional section the companies are alphabetically listed and include the number of employees, areas of specialization; a brief description, address, phone, fax, and website address. Gardner's Guide To Multimedia & Animation Studies is a very practical and highly recommended addition to industry professional and library reference collections.
Book Description
Gardner's Guide to Feature Animation Writing: The Writer's Road Map teaches how to develop marketable animation stories and scripts. Through a simple analogy, you will come to understand the basics of writing for animated features while discovering the distinctions between animation and live-action scripts and examining feature animation genres. In addition, you will be given the tools to create cohesive plot structures for the animated screenplay, fascinating characters, original scenes, and dynamic dialogue. And if you are a bit intimidated about integrating comedy into your animation screenplay, never fear, for once you've mastered Chapter 14 on comedy cones, your script will have the reader laughing out loud. Includes the "secret" and scene-by-scene specific structure included in Gardner's Guide to Screenwriting, with some minor variations. By applying this structure creatively and effectively, your feature animation script will stand out among the thousands of scripts that circulate around studio lots.
Customer Reviews:
Please!!! Save Your Money!!! Marilyn Webber is TV Writing's Biggest Cookie-Cutter!!!.......2006-09-01
How many books can she write that are the same information, only with a genre-specific twist? First she writes a general TV book and then she writes a book on sitcom writing - BOTH using this utterly stupid "roadmap" model. I've even been dumb enough to plunk money down on her live seminar in which she essentially reads from her own book. She latched on to this "roadmap" notion like a pitbull a LONG time ago and she STILL can't let go.
THEN she has the utter gall to write yet another book, this time applying the same hackneyed techniques to the field of animation writing.
When I was in college, using the same paper for three different classes would have been considered plagarizing oneself. It's amazing that her publisher hasn't caught on...
Save your money. Or buy Jefferey Scott's book.
A bit formulaic... but appropriate for the status quo.......2003-10-18
While there was some good information to be gleaned from this book, I found the methods presented rather formulaic... but given the current crop of formulaic, predictable and commercially tied-in animated movies in the past few years, I guess it's appropriate. I also found the driver/city block metaphor rather irritating after a while. But still, some useful ideas in here, hopefully one can learn "The Rules" to be able to break them and try to go outside the status quo and create something that isn't geared towards selling more toys to kids. Not surprising that the entire genre of adult animation was ignored (i.e., Anime, Bakshi, "Heavy Metal") since it's not commercially viable.
Tips on honing a uniform technique.......2002-12-09
Because animation writing is so closely tied to the creation of animation itself, Gardner's Guide To Feature Animation Writing: The Writer's Road Map is reviewed here rather than in our art resource section. Chapters cover the basics of how to link animation to story lines, discussing differences between different animation genres and how scripting differs between animation and live action scenes. Especially invaluable are the tips on honing a uniform technique and presentation to appeal to buyers and enhance sales of animation scripts.
a very good book.......2002-07-31
this book is really helpful for those who want to write animation movies. it helps you create a marketable script with a good story, fascinating characters, etc. it even tells you how to use humour in your script, and that is really useful! i recommand this book to anybody that has a great idea for a full-length animation feature and wants to write a great script for it. this book contains valuable information as well as exercices and a lot of examples. FIVE STARS!!!
Average customer rating:
- A refresher for even the more experienced writer
- An excellent, writer-friendly "how-to" guide.
- Distillation of Major Screenwriting Texts
|
Gardner's Guide to Screenwriting: The Writer's Road Map (Gardner's Guide Series) (Gardner's Guide series)
Marilyn Webber
Manufacturer: GGC Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General
| Movies
| Entertainment
| Subjects
| Books
Screenwriting
| Movies
| Entertainment
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Literature & Fiction
| Subjects
| Books
| Classics
| Comic
| Contemporary
| Literary
General
| Writing
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
Play & Scriptwriting
| Writing
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Foreign Languages
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Arts & Photography
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Performing Arts
| Arts & Photography
| Subjects
| Books
ASIN: 0966107578 |
Book Description
The Writer's Road Map is for anyone who has a great script idea, but doesn't know how to write it. You will learn how to develop marketable stories, create interesting characters, construct strong script structure, pen sharp dialogue, weave interesting themes, and write original scenes. This book provides building block exercises to help you identify the story elements in other films, and strengthen the development of your own screenplay.
Customer Reviews:
A refresher for even the more experienced writer.......2001-02-04
Gardner's Guide To Screenwriting: The Writer's Road Map is designed specifically for those who have great script ideas for Hollywood films or television producers, but don't know how to set them down in appropriate formats. Marilyn Webber is an award winning author who writes professionally for both film and television. She shows how to develop marketable stories, create interesting characters, construct strong script structure, pen sharp dialogue, weave interesting themes, and write original scenarios. Gardner's Guide To Screenwriting: The Writer's Road Map is ideal for the novice and aspiring scriptwriter and holds much of value as a refresher for even the more experienced writer.
An excellent, writer-friendly "how-to" guide........2000-08-04
In Gardner's Guide To Screenwriting: The Writer's Road Map, Marilyn Webber draws upon her many years of professional experience and success writing screenplay scripts to show the novice scriptwriter how to translate a great script idea into a marketable story with interesting characters, strong script structure, engaging dialogue, interesting themes, and original scenes. This compendium of advice, techniques, strategies, samples and "how to" instruction is highly recommended for anyone seeking to write a commercially viable script for stage, screen, or television.
Distillation of Major Screenwriting Texts.......2000-07-23
Marilyn Webber has provided yet another screenwriting book to accompany the many other "how to write a script" books out there. However, she does an good job of distilling those numerous tomes into a simple guideline for drafting your first script. It's a nice, clear and concise manual for first-time screenwriters. More seasoned veterans won't learn anything new here; it's the same principles we've heard since Aristotle. However, kudos to Webber for providing the truths of screenwriting in a succinct manner.
For those who need a little hand-holding in your screenwriting, or a "road map" as Webber describes it, this book's recommended.
Customer Reviews:
only for Volume 2!.......2003-01-05
... has NOT adequately listed the Title. This is "Workbook...." VOLUME TWO
This is the workbook that goes with Volume 2 of Turek's "The Elements of Music.." - it doesn't have anything to do with Vol. 1.
Since I'm self-studying Volume 1, imagine my surprise when this workbook arrived. I'm now trying to locate the correct workbook.
Book Description
In this follow-up to the immensely successful Will Shortz's Favorite Crossword Puzzles, the legendary New York Times puzzle editor turns his attention to the most popular crosswords of the week: the Times's giant Sunday puzzles. Fans everywhere will appreciate this incredible collection, which also includes a special introduction and commentary on every puzzle from Shortz on what makes these crosswords stand out from the pack.
Customer Reviews:
mhvmike.......2007-02-11
I'm down to the last puzzle and need to order another book of crosswords. I hope I can find one as good as this one. I've really enjoyed working these unique crosswords. If you like hard but clever puzzles, there's 50 in this book.
Perfect gift for the addicted........2007-01-10
After seeing the movie "Wordplay," my wife became interested in solving the NY Times crossword puzzle and is now addicted. This book was the perfect gift for a vacation to a place where getting the newspaper is not so easy.
From the Board Games Editor at BellaOnline.com.......2005-12-06
Everyone loves a New York Sunday crossword puzzle, for many people who can't get the New York Times on a daily basis because of geography or finances, the Sunday puzzles are the only ones they ever do. They're truly the most finely-crafted large crosswords available.
The puzzles are bigger than the Times daily puzzles, and although they are only the same difficulty level as your average Thursday puzzle, they take much longer to solve because of their mammoth size.
This is a great collection of puzzles that any crossword puzzle fan should have in their just-in-case arsenal.
Average customer rating:
|
Public Secrets: Eastenders and Its Audience
David Buckingham
Manufacturer: British Film Inst
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
General
| Movies
| Entertainment
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Television
| Entertainment
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Shows
| Television
| Entertainment
| Subjects
| Books
Performing Arts
| Arts & Photography
| Subjects
| Books
| Dance
| General
| Reference
| Theater
General
| Foreign Languages
| Reference
| Subjects
| Books
Culture
| Sociology
| Social Sciences
| Nonfiction
| Subjects
| Books
ASIN: 0851702104 |
Books:
- Painting the Word: Christian Pictures and Their Meanings
- Patience & Fortitude: A Roving Chronicle of Book People, Book Places, and Book Culture
- Pencil Dancing: New Ways to Free Your Creative Spirit
- Plants and Flowers: 1761 Illustrations for Artists and Designers (Dover Pictorial Archive Series)
- Posters of The Belle Epoque
- Pucci: A Renaissance in Fashion
- Pueblo Indian Pottery: 750 Artist Biographies, C. 1800-Present, With Value/Price Guide, Featuring over 20 Years of Auction Records (American Indian Art Series, 1)
- Radical Album Cover Art: Sampler 3
- Reading Abstract Expressionism: Context and Critique
- Reading Charlotte Salomon
Books Index
Books Home
Recommended Books
- The Invention of Hugo Cabret
- The Red Dancer: The Life and Times of Mata Hari
- Standard Pressure Volume Temperature Data for Polymers
- The Great and Secret Show
- Simple Screenprinting: Basic Techniques & Creative Projects
- The Hope, Hype, and Reality of Genetic Engineering: Remarkable Stories from Agriculture, Industry, M
- The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines
- Symbolist Art Theories: A Critical Anthology
- Swimming Underground: My Years in the Warhol Factory
- The Full Cupboard of Life: More from the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency