Cheap Movie Tricks: How To Shoot A Short Film For Under $2,000 Kindle Edition

I think this book might have made a better impact if I hadn't already written, produced, and directed a short film. I look books on filmmaking with examples, images, illustrations, or realistic practices with "weight" and this was mostly a "checklist" of things to remember and even with that it was a "glossed" over. More of a "cheerleader" book for those getting started but nothing with "weight". If you want a good book, check out Producer to Producer by Maureen Ryan.

My title says it all. Some people, mostly the author's friends, may say this book is good, especially those few who somehow enjoy his UTTERLY BORING attempts at humor (throughout the entire book!!!), but for the rest of us that aspire to make a movie there are absolutely DOZENS of better books here on Amazon. This one was a real letdown.

This is an excellent and worthy guide to getting started on a shoestring budget. There were a number of tips and recommendations that I have have made myself and quite a few that I learned and will now incorporate. It is worth the cover price for the organizational tips alone. Whether you are going to film festivals, shooting for YouTube, or trying to up your game with fun family/friend videos, this is a great book and required reading.

This book is perfect for anyone looking to make films. It covers every aspect of taking your concept from script to screen. This book is highly recommended for those who want to get into filmmaking and/or want to know step by step what goes into creating a short film. With Rickey Bird's years of cinematic experience you are in good hands as he guides you through the entire process of creating a short film at a modest budget. Thank you Rickey for sharing your knowledge and love for film with the world. Stay Hectic!!

This book is more than just a book, it's a tool kit helping you start from scratch with nothing and create a good film, market it and enter into fests. There is more info on cheapmovietricks.net for more tips and tricks.

This guy knows his stuff!! I've been a fan of Hectic Films for years! I am excited to apply some of these cheap, but high quality, tips to my own filmmaking career!

His book is full of information! It had a no-BS approach and gives you the appropriate information in a way that’s easy to understand, even if you are a beginning filmmaker. It walks you through the steps of making a film from conception through budget, filming and marketing.

Great book. This book is for anyone that is interested in making a short film, or just wanting to gain some great advice for their next film project. As a filmmaker, I found this book was fun and full of really helpful tips and tricks. I wish i would have read it sooner.

Very informative

great book

It is a truthful attempt to tell the aspiring filmmakers what and how to do with regard to a short film project. It is humorous and reader-frienly. As a screenwriter I gained great insights into the craft of making films on a budget. The crisp information about visual and sound SFX and participation in Film Festivals is also very helpful. On the whole - a great book indeed!