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A to Z Guide to FilmTerms

"Although there are various guides floating around the place, Tim Moshansky's aptly named A to Z Guide to Film Terms stands tall above these, both for its comprehensiveness and for the fact it is more than just a dictionary – it has numerous real life examples, written from a true insider’s perspective. And its pocket-friendly size means that new and not-so-new filmmakers can keep it handy for a sneak peak on set when the need arises. Now in its 4th edition, the A to Z Guide to Film Terms is a must own book for any serious filmmaker."
filmmaking.net (5 stars - book of the month May/June 2008) see full review

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in the movie industry? Do you watch the credits for a film and wonder what a grip or a gaffer is or what they do? Do you want to learn the behind-the-scenes lingo used by the cast and crew?

With this book, you will learn strange sounding movie terms and phrases such as:

Gaffer The person in charge of the lighting and electrics crew.

Honeywagons The washroom trailers.

Jack Lord Camera term for a 50mm lens.

Magic Hour That golden time just before the sun sets and everything is bathed in a orange glow.

Martini Shot
The last shot of the day. Also called the Window Shot.

Over 16,000 copies sold to film crews, movie lovers and film students!  The perfect gift for the movie buff or budding filmmaker in your life !

Here is your  "backstage pass" to get on the set with a working knowledge of the terms and phrases used by directors, actors, producers and the crew.

Ever wondered what is meant by these film terms?

Honeywagon
Key Grip
Craft Service
1st A.D.
P.O.V. Shot
In the Can
M.O.S.
Second Team
Squibs
2nd Unit
DP
Walla

Find out the definitions to these and over 750 other "filmspeak" words and phrases, and how they are used by filmmakers.

"Vancouver's Tim Moshansky can help you talk the talk."
 Vancouver Sun


"The A to Z Guide to Film Terms is the handiest damn book I have on my shelf! An invaluable guide and resource for the professional or novice. It's fun, factual and small enough to use as a coaster..."
Neil LaBute, Writer/Director of In the Company of Men, Nurse Betty, Wicker Man

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Here is the latest edition of the world's first and only pocket-sized book of movie terms and phrases written by a veteran of the film industry.

You will find every term, phrase and saying in the film industry in this book, making you an instant movie insider.

Over 16,000 copies have been sold of this "bible" of the movie and tv production industry.

This book is required reading at schools, colleges and universities across Canada and the United States.

Get your copy today and you'll sound like a Hollywood producer in no time!