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The following DVD items contain a combination of assorted videos, some of which are not available on the site.

Please note: I am unable to provide personalized compilations of films / DVDs for individual buyers. The items are only available as listed. If you feel that a DVD set is over priced because portions of its content are freely available on the site, then please consider the amount of time it has taken me to research, write and edit the free videos that you have already watched. Your purchasing of items from this list helps me to recoup my own expenses and allows me to produce new articles and videos.

HOW TO MAKE GREAT FILMS ON ROCK BOTTOM BUDGETS WITHOUT GOING TO FILM SCHOOL

PRICE: £8.00

(plus £1.00 P&P for orders in the UK or £2.00 for international)

This is a no-nonsense condensed crash course in digital film making designed for the benefit of both the layman and the advanced film maker.

The raw basics of film making are explained in detail along with a barrage of useful tips and tricks that will save you a great deal of time and money on your film projects.

MUCH OF THIS MATERIAL YOU WILL NOT FIND ON FILM MAKING COURSES OR IN OTHER FILM MAKING BOOKS.

These methods have been learned through trial and error by the author during real film shoots. See the SHORT FILMS section of this site for examples of films shot using these methods. It works.

Included in this order are:

A 48 page book packed with detailed step by step info on everything from script writing to cinematography to editing – everything you need to know to put your first production into motion.
For economy and recuced postage the book comes on a cdr in pdf format.
A two DVD set containing 90 mins worth of films written, produced and directed by the author on a total budget of under £5,000 (including purchase of professional camcorder and hi-spec pc for editing).
These DVDs also contain a wealth of additional material - photo galleries, director commentaries and behind the scenes footage - making a total of over 3.5 hrs viewing.
A 27 page film script titled “The Victim”, of which the finished film is included on the DVD set and was written and produced by the author of this package.

Unlike at many film schools, you will learn how to:

Construct psychological profiles of your characters that will give them depth and realism.
Identify and sequence major key story elements into a workable script.
Persuade potential cast and crew members to volunteer for your shoot.
Fabricate awkward to find locations by combining camera tricks with partial sets.
Light your sets effectively at a minimal cost.
Anticipate costly technical obstacles and adjust your production plan accordingly.
Choose the right balance between cost and quality in your shooting equipment.
Plan your cinematography to compliment your script.
Anticipate and counter-act personality clashes and disruptive behaviour on set.
Give your crew the right type of motivation and understanding to see the project through smoothly.
Organise your footage in a way that makes the editing process fast and effective.

These discs are region free, feature chapters and menus, and are boxed with a colour artwork sleeve.
For ensured compatability with DVD players NTSC format discs will be posted
to North American purchasers and PAL format discs will be posted to all other locations.

I have personally been using the methods in this book for several years and have successfully completed several film projects to a very high standard. The finished films cost one tenth of what their production value suggest. Watch the accompanying discs for proof.

Why spend thousands on training courses that teach you the expensive ways to film, when you can learn the cost effective approach here for a tiny fraction of the price? It’s a lot easier than you think !!!

STANLEY KUBRICK DECODED - VOLUME ONE

PRICE: £4.00

(plus £1.00 P&P for orders in the UK or £2.00 for international)

(one DVD - total running time: Approx 1hr 30mins)

This DVD contains video documentaries analysing three classic Kubrick films:

THE SHINING
EYES WIDE SHUT
A CLOCKWORK ORANGE

Dream logic, subliminal repetition, double-speak dialogue, colour coding, character switching, painted mirrors, historical references, intentional continuity errors ... these are just some of the methods Kubrick used to add layer upon layer of complex meaning to each of his masterpieces. He is the unrivalled master of cinematic communication.

These three documentary styled videos breakdown the subliminal depths and visually encoded language of Kubrick's work in a way that no film reviewer has ever done before. Excellent viewing for serious film buffs, script writers and film students.

The disc is boxed with a colour artwork sleeve.
Video quality is derived straight from the editing source.
Discs are chaptered and include menus.
Region free NTSC format will play on Eurpoean and North American DVD players.

Rob Ager films - volume one

ROB AGER FILMS - VOLUME ONE

PRICE: £6.00

(plus £1.00 P&P for orders in the UK or £2.00 for international)

(two DVD set - total running time approx 3 hours)

DISC ONE

Subliminals in advertising - parts 1,2 & 3 *
Strategic discrimination in the British film industry
Film making tips
Script writing tips *
How to manage your boss *

DISC TWO

(film analysis)
Alien *
The Thing *
Psycho
Cape Fear
The Matrix *

Note: The films tagged with an asterix can only be watched on this DVD set and are not available for free viewing.

The discs are boxed with a colour artwork sleeve.
Video quality is derived straight from the editing source.
Discs are chaptered and include menus.
Region free NTSC format will play on Eurpoean and North American DVD players..

Rob Ager films - volume two

ROB AGER FILMS - VOLUME TWO

PRICE: £6.00

(plus £1.00 P&P for orders in the UK or £2.00 for international)

(two DVD set - total running time approx 3 hours)

DISC ONE

Choose Your News
KHTP Drawing Analysis *
Painting a sci-fi / fantasy picture

DISC TWO

(film analysis)
The Birds
Halloween
Mad Max 2 *
The Shining (something in the river of blood)
The Exorcist *

Note: The films tagged with an asterix can only be watched on this DVD set and are not available for free viewing.

The discs are boxed with a colour artwork sleeve.
Video quality is derived straight from the editing source.
Discs are chaptered and include menus.
Region free PAL format.
NTSC format will be shipped to North American buyers.