Book Review #2
Film Production Management by Bastian Cleve attmepts to explain the mechanics of organizing the process of shooting a major motion picture, and does this from the viewpoint of a production manager. The book describes, in detail, the processes behind the preparation, planning, and legal work that goes into a film shoot before the actual filming even begins.
Cleve begins by detailing the production manager's role and duties, as well as the production management process. He then explains a sort-of overview of the film business in general- going through planning and preproduction to postproduction. He also instructs how to breakdown a script for shooting (which was for me the most interesting and helpful section of this short book), as well as explaining the shooting schedule itself.
He also gave tips for creating low-budget productions, which any media student can appreciate. He did not give tips for creating low-budget sandwiches. I was slightly disappointed by that. I would recommend this book for anyone who is interested in film, although I'm sure there are better choices available. Probably better to take a class on the subject.
Geoff Meisner
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