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Sound is not the enemy! – - Lee Haxall, Editor, Crazy Stupid Love, Meet The Fockers (Emmy Award Winner)
Sound is an excellent carrier of emotion. And film is about emotion. – Gary Rydstrom, Sound Designer – Saving Private Ryan, Jurassic Park (winner 7 Academy Awards)
I still pretend to get room tone. It’s totally cool to make all those bastards on the set hold still for a minute or so. There‘s no reason for it, it’s just our policy. – Michael “Gonzo” Gandsey – Production Sound Recordist, The Hunted
I like off beat stuff, weird sounding films and subtle sound tracks as compared to bombastic. – Ron Eng, supervising sound editor – Mulholland Drive, Coraline
The rule of thumb for good sound is: does it tell or promote the emotional content of the scene, does it support and/or reveal the story. – Tom Johnson, re-recording mixer – Alice In Wonderland, (winner 2 Academy Awards)
The Angry Filmmaker Survival Guide Part Two:Sound Conversations With (un)Sound People
Motion picture audio is one of the least understood parts of filmmaking. It is often neglected by film students and filmmakers alike. It is boring, scary, too technical and not considered important by most filmmakers. Until they get in to the editing room and realize that by not paying attention to audio earlier they are screwed.
There is so much false information about film sound that most students and filmmakers are afraid to deal with it. When they do, it is usually done incorrectly through ignorance and at a huge financial expense.
This book is intended to shatter the myths and mysteries around film audio and give both students and experienced filmmakers the knowledge and tools so that their films will sound like they have come from the Hollywood studios without huge Hollywood budgets.
For the book, I have assembled a lineup of Film Industry Heavyweights in all areas of audio production for film and television. This group consists of location recordists, sound designers, picture editors, sound editors, re-recording mixers, and post-production supervisors.
This all-star cast has won Oscars and Emmys in addition to awards from various film industries worldwide. Interviews include, Gary Rydstrom, Tom Johnson, Jim LeBrecht, Ron Eng, Harry B Miller III, Peter Kurland, Lee Haxall, Ken Karman, David A. Cohen and a host of others discuss their methods and secrets. (Click on the names to go to their IMDB page.)
“If you read only one book on sound, this is the one, and, after you’ve read it, you’ll never, ever, ever say, “We’ll fix it in post.” – William M. Akers – author of Your Screenplay Sucks!
Sound Conversations With (un)Sound People – 440 pages
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The Angry Filmmaker Survival Guide: Making the Extreme No Budget Film
Kelley Baker is the Angry Filmmaker. But his independent films are not angry, they’re honest. He’s angry at the state of independent film. For Baker, it’s about telling the story, not what actors are starring in it.
Kelley Baker worked in Hollywood for 20 years. He’s well known for being the sound designer on six of Gus Van Sant’s feature films, including My Own Private Idaho, Goodwill Hunting and Finding Forrester. He’s made numerous award winning short films and 3 of his own independent feature films. The latest, Kicking Bird, was made with a budget of $6000 and has played to international audiences.
Here, with all his attitude, is the wisdom of an Angry Filmmaker, gained the hard way, through experience.
“Finally, a film resource that tells it like it is! – - Jon Gann, Director, DC Shorts Film Festival
“This is a great book, written by an impassioned filmmaker who also happens to be a teacher of the first magnitude. – - William M. Akers, author of Your Screenplay Sucks! 100 Ways To Make It Great
To learn more about this book go to http://www.angryfilmmaker.com/cool-crap-to-own/books/
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Making the Extreme No-Budget Film DVD
In this 2.5 hour workshop DVD Kelley walks participants through the entire process from scripting through post production. How to get the most for very limited resources, asking the right questions to get free stuff, and working in an atmosphere where people share your vision and put in very long hours for no money, and enjoy it!
2 Disc DVD and No Budget Workbook PDF $19.95 + $3 S&H in the US
For more information on the Workshop DVDs go to http://www.angryfilmmaker.com/cool-crap-to-own/workshop-dvds/
No Budget Work Book
This is the companion book to Kelley’s No-Budget Filmmaking Workshop
What I have tried to do here is to take what I consider the most important things to remember when making a film and put them here in one place. I’ve even given you room in this book to make your own notes. Write down things you think are important, things you need to get done, and come up with tips of your own.
To learn more about the workbooks go to http://www.angryfilmmaker.com/cool-crap-to-own/books/
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Sound Design for Independent Films DVD
As the Sound Designer on Gus Van Sant’s films, as well as animated features, network television specials and his own features, Kelley Baker has a unique approach to the Art of Sound Design. Whether you’re working with a huge budget, or a non-existent one, sound is the one area of filmmaking that always gets little attention, until the very end. “We’ll fix it in the mix…” is an often heard expression, but what does that mean?
For more information on the Workshop DVDs go to http://www.angryfilmmaker.com/cool-crap-to-own/workshop-dvds/
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Sound Design Work book
One of the most important things in any movie is sound. And the most important sound? It’s the dialog, stupid! If you can’t hear or understand the dialog, then you’re hosed. You’ve got nothing. It doesn’t matter how pretty your pictures are, how good the acting is, what a terrific music score you have, or how clever you think you are. If you can’t hear or understand the dialog, you’ve got NOTHING!
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The following work books contain some of the information that is in my other book, but these are intended as lists of things you shouldn’t forget, and can have with you in the various stages of making a movie to make notes on. I have included things in these that I always seem to forget when I am working.
For more information on the Workbooks http://www.angryfilmmaker.com/cool-crap-to-own/books/
Pre-Production
A lot of filmmakers don’t really understand the process, and how it can save them time and money making their film. If you haven’t prepped everything correctly during pre-production, then making your film is going to be a lot harder.
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Production
On the set you have to make at least 15 decisions a minute, and you don’t always have time to think things through. Stuff happens during production that causes changes to the way you had planned to shoot. Deal with it.
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Or order all 3
This includes the Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production workbooks
Set of 3 books, including Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production
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Sound Work Book
Why is the sound so bad on Independent movies? Good sound is the difference between professionals and amateurs.
Sound is the most over looked part of the whole filmmaking process. Most filmmakers don’t know the difference between the three types of microphones, let alone their pick up patterns. This workbook tells you all that, and other things to think about before and during the making of your movie.
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You can also download all 6 Workbooks as PDF’s for only $25.00
This includes Pre-Production, Production, Post Production, Sound, Sound Design and Making the Extreme No Budget Film “Don’t ask. Don’t Get” Workbook
The American Dream DVD
The American Dream DVD
In The American Dream (2010), there are no experts in suits. There are no government officials, or journalists telling us how things are going. There are just real people talking about what they see and hear. Telling us if they still believe in an American Dream.
I have made 100 DVD’s of The American Dream, and that is all that will exist in this form. Eighteen, two – five minute segments. I am making these DVDs available for a limited time. Each one is numbered and signed.
For more information on The American Dream http://www.angryfilmmaker.com/movies/american-dream-dvd/
The American Dream DVD $14.95 + Free S&H in the US.
KICKING BIRD DVD
KICKING BIRD (2005) is the story of Martin “Bird” Johnson, a 17 year old white trash high school kid who runs. With his Mother in jail, his father gone, one brother in a work camp and his bitter grandfather beating him, there is nothing else to do but run! One day the manipulative high school cross country Coach sees Martin out run his entire team, (they want to beat him up), and thinks that Martin is his ticket to a college coaching position. On a budget of $6000 and an 18 day shooting schedule this movie was shot in digital video. It features an original Soundtrack also available on CD.
For more information on Kicking Bird & to watch the trailer http://www.angryfilmmaker.com/cool-crap-to-own/dvds/kicking-bird/
Kicking Bird DVD $10.00 + $3 S&H in the US
Kicking Bird CD Soundtrack $8.00 + $3 S&H in the US
BIRDDOG DVD
BIRDDOG (1999) tells the story of Harv Beckman, a used car salesman in a trashy part of town who accidentally comes in to possession of a rare 1948 Kaiser automobile, which leads to some disturbing revelations about the facts behind the 1948 Vanport, Oregon flood which destroyed an entire city. Portland, Oregon is the backdrop of this film that explores racism, greed, and class in a very corrupt city. Throw in the local Kiwanis Club and you have a very odd unpredictable film. This film opened the 2000 Sao Paulo Film Festival in Brazil.
For more information on Birddog & to watch the trailer http://www.angryfilmmaker.com/cool-crap-to-own/dvds/birddog/
Birddog DVD $10.00 + $3 S&H in the US
The Gas Cafe
Five people collide in a bar one night, one is dead, one never lived, and the other three are lying. THE GAS CAFE (2001) was shot in digital video in 8 nights. It was made for $4000 and funded entirely on Unemployment checks. This movie has been called “an old Twilight Zone episode, that has collided with Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot”.
For more information on The Gas Cafe & to watch the trailer http://www.angryfilmmaker.com/cool-crap-to-own/dvds/the-gas-cafe/
The Gas Cafe DVD $10.00 + $3 S&H in the US
The Short Films
You’ll Change, a look at fatherhood; Enough With The Salmon, a look at family vacations growing up in the 1960’s; Stolen Toyota, which chronicles the loss of his 1977 Toyota Pick up; Tales From I-5, Kelley’s commute from Portland to LA in his 1979 Toyota Corolla with special commentary by the Tappet Brothers of NPR’s Last Chance Garage; Friday Night, about his near death from complications from an allergy shot; That Really Obscure Object Of Desire, a five minute personal documentary about a man’s obsession with his 1928 Model A Ford; and Love The One You’re With, a look at high school dating in the early 1970’s, and their disastrous consequences.
For more information on The Short Films http://www.angryfilmmaker.com/movies/the-short-films/
The Short Films DVD $9.00 + $3 S&H in the US
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Criminal Justice (1987) is a behind the scenes look at the day to day operations of the criminal Justice System. This one hour documentary follows three cases through the courts; a rape, a robbery, and a homicide to their very different, and unexpected conclusions. Each case is set against a background of comments from attorneys and police officers, about major problems they encounter.
For more information on Criminal Justice http://www.angryfilmmaker.com/cool-crap-to-own/dvds/criminal-justice/
Criminal Justice DVD $10.00 + $3 S&H in the US
Fins, Feathers & Friends DVD
We are proud to present Fins, Feathers, & Friends, a 30 minute video featuring the antics and acrobatics of fish, mammals, and birds caught on camera. Accompanying each segment is the music of acclaimed Northwest keyboardist and composer D.K. Stewart.
Principal underwater digital cinematography was shot by Dr Richard Weber, a scuba diver who captured the colorful life under the sea at various exotic locals and dive sites around the world. Kids will be captivated by the rich colors, movement, and curious creatures that Weber has filmed. Cinematographers Gary Lacher and Kelley Baker provide segments on elephants, bears, chimpanzees, birds horses and cats.
This video is perfect for children between 1 – 3 years of age.
For more information on Fins, Feathers & Friends http://www.angryfilmmaker.com/cool-crap-to-own/dvds/fins-feathers-fins/
Fins, Feathers & Friends DVD $8.00 + $3 S&H in the US
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