A to Z Guide to Film Terms
by Tim Moshansky
Price: $5.99 USD. 26860 words.
Published on August 17, 2011. Nonfiction.
An insider's guide to the terms and phrases used by the people who make movies and tv shows. If you want to work in the "biz," or just enjoy movies and how they are made, then this book is for you. Initally released in 1995, the print edition has sold over 20,000 copies. Written by location scout Tim Moshansky, this book contains terms spoken on film sets by actual crews. A must for film buffs
Location: Canada
Member Since: Aug. 17, 2011
Tim Moshansky
Biography
In 1995 I became a member of the Director’s Guild of Canada. This same year I also began work as a location scout. I have since scouted hundreds of locations for dozens of Feature Films, TV movies, TV series, TV commercials and other projects.
Also in 1995 I self-published the A to Z Guide to Film Terms, a pocket sized film terms dictionary that has gone on to sell over 20,000 copies and is now in its 5th edition. The book has since become a standard in the industry, and is used by film schools and training facilities throughout North America.
In 1999 I began acting training with David Jones, ongoing until 2001.
In 2002 I received a scholarship from the DGC to attend the Part Time Director’s course at Vancouver Film School.
I recently created and developed a half-hour TV series concept called the A to Z Film Guide, based on material from my book.
I have given many seminars on “Location Scouting,” and “How To Get Into the Film Industry and Stay In,” at Capilano College in Vancouver and at the Victoria Motion Picture School.
I am currently still working as a location scout for various TV and Feature Film productions in the Vancouver, BC area.
Also in 1995 I self-published the A to Z Guide to Film Terms, a pocket sized film terms dictionary that has gone on to sell over 20,000 copies and is now in its 5th edition. The book has since become a standard in the industry, and is used by film schools and training facilities throughout North America.
In 1999 I began acting training with David Jones, ongoing until 2001.
In 2002 I received a scholarship from the DGC to attend the Part Time Director’s course at Vancouver Film School.
I recently created and developed a half-hour TV series concept called the A to Z Film Guide, based on material from my book.
I have given many seminars on “Location Scouting,” and “How To Get Into the Film Industry and Stay In,” at Capilano College in Vancouver and at the Victoria Motion Picture School.
I am currently still working as a location scout for various TV and Feature Film productions in the Vancouver, BC area.
Where to find Tim Moshansky online
Website: http://www.filmterms.com
Twitter: filmterms
Twitter: filmterms
- filmterms: @4XeventsIndiana Here's a Film Term for you: Crew Call - The time each day when the crew needs to be on set and working, or "on the clock."
- filmterms: Green Screen - Large coloured screen used on set as a backdrop so CGI and Visual Effects can be added later. http://t.co/OW1xKNKL
- filmterms: Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window’ turned into stunning time-lapse by Jeff Desom http://t.co/25zHB4EV via @yahoocanadanews
- filmterms: Congrats to the cast and crew of #TheArtist for winning a lot of hardware, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, etc. #Oscars
- filmterms: http://t.co/JLHfMsCC Yes, you don't want to be known as a "daymo" for long. One day Moe. I haven't heard Big Wide and Ugly before. Good...
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