Strike the Baby and Kill the Blonde: An Insider's Guide to Film Slang

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.

Author: Dave Knox
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Published: 08/23/2005
Pages: 224
Weight: 0.5lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781400097593