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The smartphone phenomena has changed the way the world captures moments! Social networking apps and video-sharing platforms have encouraged this content creation era and made it a social norm.
As a result, we live in one of the greatest filmmaking generations with the ability to conveniently access amazing cameras to make a movie any time.
In How to Make it From No-To-Whoa, award-winning independent film director Tazito Garcia reveals the secrets of how to create a Low-to-No-budget.
It provides you with the basic insight, terminology, simple methods and hacks into filmmaking from script to screen. The concepts shared are illustrated with real-life personal examples and experiences of real winning formulas that will push the boundaries of your low-budget-films!
This book explains the theories and techniques of the two major types of action performances used for film. The flow and intricacy of the Hong Kong Style Action and the intensity and violence of the Hollywood Style Action. Zero to Hero covers all the necessary basics for the different types of action genres - Hero, revenge, training, chases and fight scenes.
"Being a great fighter in real life, does not necessarily mean you will be a great fighter for film!" - Tazito Garcia
Action films are a film genre known to have action sequences, such as hand-to-hand combat, car chases, high octane explosions, and a variety of stunts.
In the west, adventure, cowboy and war films popularized many iconic characters such as, Dirty Harry, James Bond and Indiana Jones. However, the action film genre did not become dominant until the mid 1980s and 1990s, by actors such as Arnold Schwarzenegger (Terminator), Bruce Willis (Die Hard) and Sylvester Stallone (Rocky).
In the East, films has undergone multiple revolutions of action films. From high flying, sword wielding kung fu masters to Bruce Lee, John Woo and Jackie Chan. With budgets that are a fraction of the cost by Hollywood standards, Hong Kong films have produced some of the most exciting and innovative action sequences for film.
"The best thing about action is seeing the physical exchange between the characters the dialogue often builds up to. Action is the art of physical dialogue to highlight the characters traits and embellish the story. Action is often relatable and exciting to the audience. It's also a great way to push yourself physically when you're the one performing it." - Tazito Garcia
Manifestation isn’t just wishful thinking, it’s about aligning your thoughts, energy, and actions to create real, lasting change. This book shows how small, consistent shifts can spark powerful transformations, helping you overcome fear, reconnect with your authentic self, and take inspired action. It’s not about hustling harder, but aligning deeper. Get ready to embrace the magic of manifestation, one ripple at a time.