Rick Schmidt Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

The book offers an inspiring look into the world of low-budget feature filmmaking through the lens of Schmidt's 40-year career, showcasing 26 films made on minimal budgets, including one for just $39. It emphasizes a hands-on, improvisational approach to storytelling and working with actors, as well as the practicalities of no/low-budget production. Readers are encouraged to pursue their filmmaking dreams, leveraging affordable digital technology to create their own films, with the ultimate goal of showcasing their work at prestigious festivals like Sundance.

The narrative unfolds with President Kennedy's affair with Sarah Little, a married African-American woman, leading to the birth of their son. Following Kennedy's assassination, the story chronicles the son's remarkable journey from poverty to becoming the President of the United States. It explores themes of resilience, identity, and the impact of past choices on future success, highlighting the complexities of race and legacy in American history.

Focusing on the improvisational decision-making in filmmaking, this guide offers insights into Rick Schmidt's unique approach to overcoming challenges in movie production. By sharing his stream-of-consciousness method, the author illustrates how filmmakers can navigate the complexities of creating a film with limited resources and time. The book encourages readers to embrace an "open universe" mindset, empowering them to tackle obstacles and push creative boundaries in their own projects.

For years, award-winning independent filmmaker Rick Schmidt has been teaching aspiring writers, directors, and producers how to make “no-budget” films, both in workshops and in his classic guide, Feature Filmmaking at Used-Car Prices. Now Schmidt shows how it is easier—and cheaper—than ever to make an innovative, high quality work, thanks to digital video. Filled with the latest information on equipment and software, ideas for experimenting with new techniques, and advice based on Schmidt’s own experiences, Extreme DV at Used-Car Prices offers a step-by-step tour through the making of a feature- length movie using the newest and ever-changing DV technology. Instructive and inspiring, this one-of-a-kind book is essential for filmmakers with lots of ideas but little money.