Be part of the “Magic of Movies”
Write! Shoot! Edit!
By Deborah S. Patz
From the first word to
the last Write! Shoot! Edit! by Deborah S. Patz is a jam-packed script with
solid, reliable information and complete details geared to teens about how to
make a film from dream to premiere. The author is a skilled, seasoned
professional with forty years or so of experience in all aspects of
film-making, beginning with her very own first movie at age nine and then
persuading her school to start its own course. Now she writes and teaches about
making movies, and mentors teens and others through workshops, seminars and
ultimately this very special book.
Conversational in tone
and style, reading it is much like having your very own mentor peering over
your shoulder to give you some hints and/or technical know-how about next steps
from the very first page to the last when she states that’s a wrap!
And indeed it is, a wrap
that is, as it includes all the information and encouragement a prospective and
potential film–maker could want. Several people involved in the industry for
years have indicated they wished they had had a book like this to help them in
their early days, and it has been recommended as a text for film-making courses
in high school, or a gift from a knowing parent.
Patz sets out the rule of
three – she takes the three key roles in movie-making: writer, director and
editor – and explains each role. As well she talks about how they inter-twine
and work together. And also offers many other instances of where the rule of
three applies.
She encourages the
“wannabe” to have fun with his/her ideas and visions as well as Patz’ own
suggestions. She warns about what to watch out for in terms of legal issues and
of the many pitfalls and unexpected events that can challenge the best of us.
It’s an easy read, in
fact it’s a fascinating read as Patz takes you through the steps from visionary
to achieving your very first premier. And the information is invaluable whether
you are a first timer, a parent, or a coach/teacher yourself.
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And a bit about the writer of this review - I am a writer and have had
experience in film – first as the manager of a popular location for film and
television companies and followed by some years as a location-manager and
scout. Deb Patz was my mentor in my early days.
Me in Florida taking a break from writing this past February.... fun times.
Film making is one of the great art forms. Learning about this sounds like fun and very interesting. Good for you for picking this up!
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