This guidebook is intended to help both the novice and the experienced producer to create and fine-tune their budgets. Based on the top budgeting software packages, Movie Magic and EP Budgeting, this book takes the reader through each line item in the budgeting software and describes the background for that item, how it fits into the overall production, and any issues or pitfalls that may arise from it. This book is a useful reference for independent filmmakers who depend on accurate, easy-to-understand budgeting methods to seek funding for their projects.
By:
Robert Koster Imprint: Focal Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 191mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 650g ISBN:9780240806204 ISBN 10: 0240806204 Pages: 350 Publication Date:27 February 2004 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
The Software Tutorial: Introduction Before we begin Preparing to Budget Setting up the Program Building an Account Cut and Paste Superbudget Building an entire budget Contractuals and Comparisons The Budget: Development Story and Rights Continuity and Screenplay Producing Staff Directing staff Talent Above-the-line travel and living Production Account
Robert J. Koster
Reviews for The Budget Book for Film and Television
"""A superb guide to figuring out costs for a large-scale production in a methodical, accurate manner."" - Library Bookwatch"