Digital Filmmaking
by Mike Figgis
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Author: Mike FiggisEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-04-17
ISBN: 0571226256
Number of pages: 176
Publisher: Faber & Faber
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Book Review: A D.P. DISAVOWS LIGHT
Summary: 5 Stars
In regards to an early criticism of Figgis's advice on lighting, one has to understand that Figgis is NOT unique in his suggestion of using "practical," available lighting. Figgis has served as D.P. on his movies, pre-digital. He shot Leaving Los Vegas, which had a national release. Many D.P.s adhere to starting from no kit lights first, which is possible thanks to Kodak coming out with faster and lower grain celluloid stock. So you can hate the ideas of Figgis, but the guy has made studio and independent films, and prefers independent. You can't marginalize him- he directed Internal Affairs, Richard Gere and Andy Garcia's better film.
If you want a job in the industry, this is NOT a book for you. People fail to understand that the film industry is a business of self employment. You want to write and direct? Well, write and direct- make your movie. Someone else won't make the movie for you. If you DO want to make your own movie, Figgis does well to give you the lay of the land, as well as the pitfalls due to the politics of "real" 35mm movies. This is a fast read that'll get you going enough to make your movie. Some pointers may not make much sense until you've had the experience (specifically the scripting flexibility pointers. Simplify and distill the IDEA of the movie, and scenes, and at the very least your movie will carry through. It's easy to spend 10 takes on a dolly move and forget the scene is about one line.) Alright. Gotta get going on my movie. A good read to get you going. Not the end all be all, but a building block to start from. And don't dismiss him. He's worked his way up the filmmaking ladder, and made this CHOICE to remain digital. Why? Freedom.
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