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I don't plan on making any low-budget action epics, but this book is a delight anyway. Stu Maschwitz knows his business, writes well and has a highly developed sense of humor. As a bonus, he also provides a list of most of the best action movies made over the past several decades. Be forwarned: if you intend to make full use of the numerous examples in the book and on the accompanying DVD, you will need a copy of Adobe... Read Full Review

This book contains everything you need to know to produce an excellent action movie with limited resources. It shows you how, using the tools available to everyone, you can create exciting, professional-looking work that will have your friends oohing and aahing. Even if your intention is not to make an action movie there is still a wealth of information that will be invaluable to anyone hoping to go beyond home movies. These... Read Full Review

I'm a person who has directed / produced a number of short films, all shot on DV. I own a lot of books on the subject. I can easily say that this guide is my favorite one! It simultaneously confirmed to me that you can make pro-quality imagery and effects, and it flipped my world upside down on how easily it can be done. The guide illustrates to you how to make your DV or HD content look professional. More that that: it... Read Full Review

Stu's writing style is both infectious and inspirational. This sits alongside Robert Rodriguez's Rebel without a Crew as a mainstay for any Rebel filmmaker. The book teaches, no preaches, for the first time (aside from Rodriguez) that its okay to think big visually in your storytelling, that you can have action and special effects. I wouldn't want to count the number of books written on digital filmmaking that tell you... Read Full Review

This book is a MUST have for anyone who wants to make action movies with almost no money. Well written textbook style handbook made small enough to carry around yet perfect to see and read with no problem. I book the book and didnt put down it gave me the passion to want to make movies. This book covers everything and mean EVERYTHING you need to make an action film. Even the Hollywood FX people can learn from this book.