Buy new:
$22.55
$4.44 delivery Monday, May 13
Ships from: Vo Books
Sold by: Vo Books
$22.55
$4.44 delivery Monday, May 13. Details
Or fastest delivery Thursday, May 9. Order within 15 hrs 23 mins. Details
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$22.55 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$22.55
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Vo Books
Ships from
Vo Books
Sold by
Vo Books
Sold by
Vo Books
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. You may receive a partial or no refund on used, damaged or materially different returns.
Read full return policy
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. You may receive a partial or no refund on used, damaged or materially different returns.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$8.94
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
A used good clean copy, may contain some wear. Book is fully intact and no missing pages. Possibility of markings or highlighting inside and outside. A used good clean copy, may contain some wear. Book is fully intact and no missing pages. Possibility of markings or highlighting inside and outside. See less
FREE delivery Tuesday, May 14 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest delivery Monday, May 13. Order within 12 hrs 8 mins
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$22.55 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$22.55
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Rick Schmidt
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Feature Filmmaking at Used-Car Prices: Second Revised Edition Paperback – June 1, 2000

by Rick Schmidt (Author)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 59 ratings
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$22.55","priceAmount":22.55,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"22","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"55","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"X4NtsRtb3glgjqzZtCeNwb63rPOCxWmAJcchfj5oWybvS2AIBtfcC7smSz0DtxZp1T7cs6al9hS72%2FQW%2BwgYKDVAmLrLQhr%2BaYrFlMCMP8uPctCU8Uh7ES2Pjhjtc0mqwKY%2BfMPO9uK%2BcMxs8q2HAZewXUFSMduhfhkNQ7A%2FyGWijqgjL1KHBg%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$8.94","priceAmount":8.94,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"8","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"94","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"X4NtsRtb3glgjqzZtCeNwb63rPOCxWmAxLs8JfNC0wTzLXdQDlazobpJhA6n76wop3%2BnCKVhBoqXhiDNwvpW%2BV6aBGEcpSyQH1Uq2K0m3%2BmP3TIEZ9FBdJkh868%2FivYD9DWj6dqOA%2FJB2R0PCI3CVKenbSEHaNqhTHkaV90hZw5q3DxTLK8u%2BVeKr7XzavQX","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

In this revised and updated edition of Feature Filmmaking at Used-Car Prices, Rick Schmidt shows aspiring filmmakers step-by-step how to create a feature film for the price of a used car. Featuring extensive new material on using digital video technology and making the most of Internet resources, Schmidt's practical, no-nonsense handbook reveals the insider secrets to:

Selecting and writing a story that can be produced on a tight budget
Rallying a filmmaking team through creative contracts
Shooting and editing with an original style
Marketing the finished film and dealing with agents
Making a collaborative feature

Fully revised and updated to cover the new technology that continues to revolutionize low-budget filmaking, Schmidt's guide is as useful and relevant as ever. Complete with checklists, technical information, and sample budgets, this essential guide offers both inspiration and instruction for anyone who has the yen to make a film without breaking the bank.
Previous page
  1. Print length
    464 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Penguin Books
  4. Publication date
    June 1, 2000
  5. Reading age
    18 years and up
  6. Dimensions
    5.75 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0140291849
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0140291841
  9. See all details
Next page
The Amazon Book Review
The Amazon Book Review
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now

Frequently bought together

Feature Filmmaking at Used-Car Prices: Second Revised Edition
$22.55
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
Ships from and sold by Vo Books.
+
Rebel without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker With $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player
$14.76
Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
One of these items ships sooner than the other.
Show details Hide details
Choose items to buy together.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Rick Schmidt has spent more than twenty-five years producing award-winning low-budget feature films that have received both national and international acclaim. His films include A Man, a Woman, and a Killer (codirected with Wayne Wang); Morgan's Cake; American Orpheus; and Blues for the Avatar; as well as several films produced through his collaborative Feature Workshops.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books; Revised edition (June 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140291849
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140291841
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 59 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Rick Schmidt

Rick Schmidt

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

RICK SCHMIDT is an American independent filmmaker, with 26 low/no-budget features to his credit. He is author of the seminal how-to, “Feature Filmmaking at Used-Car Prices” (Viking Penguin Books, 1988, 1995, 2000), regarded as the 'low-budget bible' by MOVIEMAKER magazine, which has called Schmidt, "the guru of choice for many of today's top indie moviemakers." LIBRARY JOURNAL says that Schmidt's book has helped filmmakers "to shun Hollywood and go it alone." VIN DIESEL adds, "He super-empowered me. The book changed my life."

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
59 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Wild-Wild-E
5.0 out of 5 stars The book to read if you are going to make a movie
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2002
Verified Purchase
This book answered almost all my questions about movie making even though my personal interest is digital video. It is to date the best (quality content and inspirationally good writing ) how-to book I've read on the subject of making movies. Now that I've recommended it I want to point out two short parts you should skip. #1. Buy the book but skip the foreword. (Maybe read it a bit at a time but I had that "meanfull" [stuff] in grad school.)
#2 Also skip the treatments he has in there as story samples for films. The story ideas as presented are awful. It is amazing that someone who can write such a terrific non-fiction self-help book would think they were good.
As for the rest of the book--if you want to make movies this is the book to read.
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Barbara jo
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for theater majors
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2019
Verified Purchase
Gift for my daughter. She asked; I bought
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Preston
5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Made One Of My Favorite Actors
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014
Verified Purchase
I read about Vin Diesel's struggles as an actor and how this book was a gift from his parents. This allowed him to create his second and third films ever to be in, which were also his first starring roles. Thank you for giving me the same tool he had.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
OverTheMoon
3.0 out of 5 stars Good on setups but a bit technically challanged
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2003
I would recommend this book on the bases that if you want to get into film making then you should see how this guy went about doing it. It is not a bad book but is a bit technically challanged. For instance the writer has a huge section on building your own editing suite for actually cutting the film by hand. This may be good for some film makers but you will certainly get better results if you meet up with an actual editor who will cut your film for you while you sit by his side.
The book basically tells you what you need to get up and started and how to go about shooting your first film on a low budget. This book is pretty much written in a "One-man-band" sort of fashion and although it is possible to make a film this way you would do a lot better by actually meeting up with people who know a little bit about film making too - probably in a film school or weekend course. Anyhow, lots of helpful hints and tips but you will need other books to supplement this one and you will need a bit more help from experienced film makers (even amateur ones) to help you on your way.
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Logan M. Tanner
5.0 out of 5 stars I haven't read this book yet.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2011
Verified Purchase
I bought this book about 10 years ago, from Amazon, but I still haven't read it.
I switched career paths from film making to advertising. I suggest you do the same.
If you are undeterred, then get this book and try it out. I'm curious if it's possible.
Helpful
 Report
C.C. Chapman
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Bible of low-budget filmmaking.
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 1998
Verified Purchase
I had heard great things about this book and when I bought it I wondered if it would live up to all the hype. I am VERY happy to say that it went beyong living up to it and in fact exceeded all of my expectations.
If you have even the smallest of desires to make a film, this book will prove extremely dangerous to you as you quickly realize that you can make a film. As I read it my mind began to wander as I realized that making a film was possible. I can not reccomend this book enough! BUY IT!
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
MovieGuy
2.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing yet waaaaayy outdated
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2018
Verified Purchase
This book is a cool look at a talented filmmaker yet even though the last editing was the earky 2000s, it gets caught up in too much trivialstuff as opposed to stuff that applies in every film set. And wgen its not focused on that, its doung too much of suggestion as opposed to telling how. Explanations are preferred over hints in my humble opinion, so I can’t recommend this moviemaking book unlike other making of books.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
A. Kaltsas
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, Not exactly what it says but super none the less
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2002
I found this book greatly helpful. I'm in collage and I really want to be a filmmaker. This books is full of tips and pointers on how to do it. If anything it provides that boost of self confidence that yes I can do this, even if i am the only person that belives in my self. Read this book and you'll know that you too can make movies.
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

apstar
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 27, 2017
Verified Purchase
Interesting book.
Report
Ben Hubbard
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2014
Verified Purchase
Very Good read. Very informative! Well worth the money!
Report
Paul Mooney
4.0 out of 5 stars Will never be outdated!
Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2014
Verified Purchase
Regardless of its release date (1993), it's chaulk full of information that is integral for any low budget filmmaker...especially those making thier first picture. It's a great step by step manual/reference tool with a fantastic 'encouraging' forward and preface. I paid a 1/12 of its debut price and have now odered it's revised 'Digital' addition.
One person found this helpful
 Report