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“Movie Speak won’t guarantee you a job, but having a knowledge of the industry terms will fool everyone into thinking you own the place.” — Steven Spielberg
 
“Finally a book that celebrates the process—the dynamic web of people, technique, and artistry—underneath every foot of celluloid.” —Jodie Foster
 
Uncover the secret language of movie-making in a handbook for film buffs and language-lovers, as well as anyone who aspires to break into the business, with hundreds of essential terms, explained. Opening a window into the fascinatingly technical, odd, colorful, and mysterious working language of movies, Oscar-winning producer, actor, and director Tony Bill sheds light on the hugely complex process of making a film, as well as on the hierarchies between the cast and crew and the on-set etiquette of any movie production.
 
From why the Assistant Director calls “wrap” to the real reason Hollywood stars began wearing sunglasses, Movie Speak offers tricks of the trade learned over decades in Hollywood—to help you crack the code of the movie business.
 

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Workman Publishing Company; Original edition (January 8, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0761143599
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0761143598
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.55 x 0.6 x 6.4 inches
Reviewer: BrianB
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Just as good for movie fans as for movie workers
Review: Much more than what it pretends to be, Movie Speak is not the mere nomenclature of moviemaking terminology its cover suggests. It's actually a very funny and well-written guide to movies and the devilish details in the lives of the people who make them. If you work in the movies this book will be a short-cut to years of accumulating the kind of inside knowledge you could never get without tuned ears, sharp eyes and top crews, packaged in a handy format small enough to hide in your favorite fishing vest or cargo pants.But that said, this book might be even better for those of us who do not work in the movies and just like them, because Movie Speak will make watching movies more fun. And at $8.95 it's priced right as a gift for anyone into film.You get the feeling that Tony Bill has a great time in his job and more importantly for his readers, he enjoys sharing the best of his experience with us. Movie Speak is from the kind of guy who'd be rooting for you if you were in the film business. His book is fun, useful, smart and informative.All in all, a great read, a fine reference and a cool little gem.

Reviewer: Hollywood
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Glimpse into the film language
Review: I worked in film for over eight years and I still found phrases and words in the book that I hadn’t heard of while in film. Fun read and great stories!

Reviewer: Mystery Person
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Quick, Entertaining, Informative Read
Review: I use this book when working at my school's TV studio. It's small and compact enough to keep on hand with you, and is organized like a dictionary for quick reference. While some of these terms may vary between jobs, I did find the majority to be accurate in everyday use. This is a great book for those that are learning terms, or are merely just interested in some fun stories about the film world.

Reviewer: Stephen Rustad
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Speak Fluent Movie
Review: My son graduated from CSU San Francisco's film program last May. I bought this book and The Production Assistant's Handbook for him partly as mementos, and partly to fill in any gaps he might have in his film production savvy. Like so many bright kids, he absorbs data by osmosis and since he's already worked on 3 or 4 productions much of the info in these books may seem rudimentary to him. Nonetheless, as someone who has spent a lot of time on film sets in the '70's and '80's, and loved the lingo ("Give me a half-apple with the baby plate."), I thought the books were useful. Both are clearly written and don't take themselves too seriously.

Reviewer: Rand Bishop
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Cinema history in dictionary form
Review: The multi-talented Tony Bill shares his knowledge of film-set vernacular in this concise volume. How does the author make what in essence is a dictionary so incredibly entertaining? Bill's self-effacing, wise-guy sarcasm and dark-humoured slant on the derivations of this rather arcane and occasionally bizarre nomenclature makes for good reading, whether you're lingering over cocktails on the porch, or waiting in line at the DMV. However, anyone concerned about avoiding foot-in-mouth disease at the studio or on location would be well-advised to pack one of these little gems on his or her person at all times. My copy is in my brief case -- just in case. Makin' Stuff Up, secrets of songcraft and survival in the music-biz

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Required reading in my film and video technology classes
Review: This book will prepare you to walk on any film set and understand what people are talking about. Want to know the difference between a New York apple and an LA apple (not to mention a Chicago apple) this book explains it. "Go get me a stinger," your Key PA tells you. Do you know what to bring back? Keep the book in your back pocket...look under "S" for stinger and you discover it is an extension cord. Memorize it so you look like you grew up on a set. It's out in Kindle now so you can put Kindle on your phone and use it that way!

Reviewer: Jon D.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great little book for the money
Review: As with any book of this sort, there are bound to be countless readers who say, "You forgot ____!" I could do that, but I won't. It's not a comprehensive guide by any means; it's just a fun read. I don't agree with everything in there (for example, the idea that it's improper to set a c-stand horizontally and use sandbags) but I enjoyed getting an old-timer's perspective on things. It's well worth the price of admission.

Reviewer: D. Griffin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book!
Review: This book is a super help! When you wanna talk right on set... You need an education! Here it is!!!!!

Reviewer: Peter
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Nice book. Mostly for American film industry however there is a crossover with the uk film so it’s a good read. Some interesting stories included

Reviewer: aurora
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Good

Reviewer: Psych Buff
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Still missing a few of the more "recent", I assume, jargon additions. Certain inserts have histories or stories attached to them. Written dictionary-style.

Reviewer: Sandra
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Schon mehrmals gekauft und verschenkt. Sehr unterhaltsam und die meisten Film-Begriffe sind auch ins Deutsche übertragbar und gebräuchlich am Set.

Reviewer: Fade to Grey
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Es un pequeño libro de bolsillo ideal para los que quieran aprender más acerca de este ambiente o los que se dediquen a esto. Contiene los términos utilizados en el set y su significado. Me gusta decir que es como un pequeño diccionario que te ayuda a entender es slang dentro del set y su origen en algunos casos. Las palabras están ordenadas en orden alfabético y es de fácil entendimiento. (Es un libro en inglés)