Strike the Baby and Kill the Blonde
An Insider's Guide to Film Slang
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Publisher Description
Everything You Need to Know to Become a Film-Industry Insider
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a gaffer and a grip? Or what makes the best boy so great? In Strike the Baby and Kill the Blonde,* Dave Knox, a top camera operator and longtime veteran of the film industry, gives you the inside story on the lingo and slang heard on the set. This is an A-to-Z guide to making a movie: the equipment, the crew, and the sometimes hilarious terminology—everything you need to know to sound like a seasoned pro.
* Remove the small spotlight from the set and switch off the two-kilowatt quartz light.
Customer Reviews
Knox
Having worked with Dave on numerous film projects, his insight and professionism as well as his humor runs rampant in the pages. Recommended for any student or working professional of filmmaking.