The Dos and Don'ts of Successful Filmmaking: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

An introductory level guide that takes students through the whole process of filmmaking from pre to post production, highlighting key considerations and potential pitfalls to avoid along the way.

Written by Patrick Winters, a filmmaking lecturer with over a decade of teaching experience, and thirty years of professional experience, who is well versed in the mistakes student filmmakers frequently make in their projects and how to avoid them.

The information included covers the technical, practical and aesthetic and is designed to help students make films more effectively and efficiently, resulting in a better finished product that will stand out from the crowd without breaking the bank.

Features useful tips and tricks on how to build a set, what formula works well for making fake blood, and how to create fake glass.