Scott Trost | Gail Resnik
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Lights, cameras..." and if you get this book, very likely "
Action!" This is a great resource book for anyone who wants to get into any aspect of the movie and TV business--especially in Los Angeles. Written by two prominent entertainment attorneys, it spells out the nature of jobs in the business, legal matters (such as protecting your creative work), and the Byzantine machinations behind movie and TV deals.
1 He is Awesome! I met Scott Trost!
I wentto a model convention and he was ur monologue teacher. Well he gave me a callback andi talkedto h for about an hour. He is a very sar andawsome man and writer. I definately would recommend this book. Im actually an actor becaue of his help and others. Thanx Scott.
2 An Actor's Guide to surviving Los Angeles
This book is definetly a beginning actor's guide. It focused primarily on the acting business for someone who is new to Hollywood. It was helpful in understanding some other roles in the movie business which are not as pretty,but overall I found it informative but lacking what it really takes to land a first job in TV or film. If you know nothing about the business...this book is for you.
3 Truly Everything You Need To Know
This is a phenomenal guide to the different positions in the film industry. From the small to the big screen, to the credits that roll by unnoticed and unregarded, this book covers every position with a description of each. There is a chapter on contracts. Another on directing. Another on acting. Another on producing. Virtually a plethora of information, and a must-must-read for anyone going into, or interested in television or movies.
4 A Great Summay of the Entire Industry!!
This book was the greatest. As an aspiring screenwriter and director, it helps to get a large grasp on the industry. This book helped me enormously. It tells everything you could possibly need to know from employment in Movies & TV to minimum wage to contractual issues to what to stay away from. Just an all around great book.
5 Informative & easy to read /Full of things you NEED to know
This book has been so helpful in my film studies. Not only is it educational but inspirational. There is a lot to learn and I imagine I will keep this book with me for a quick reference for years to come . I am a better actor on and off the set because I am informed. This book is a must have if you are persuing a film/tv acting career whether it be in LA or Atlanta. This is good stuff!!
6 A great introduction to the entertainment business
This book takes you step by step from getting noticed to signing the contracts to making sure you are not a one hit wonder. It tells you what is going on in both industries and how you can deal with it. It tells what you'll need in the business and what to stay away from. This book covers everyone from actors to producers to writers. This book will tell you what you need to know about the business. Very Good.
