Digital Filmmaking 101: An Essential Guide to Producing Low Budget Movies by Dale Newton, John Gaspard Michael Wiese Productions, 2001. 300pp. "Celluloid will always be their first love, acknowledge the authors of Digital Filmmaking 101: An Essential Guide to Producing Low-Budget Movies. But after their second feature-length film, Beyond Bob, Dale Newton and John Gaspard recognized that they might never shoot in such an expensive medium again, "at least not when we were putting up the money." With chatty, postslacker humor and savvy one chapter is called "Special Effects (Please Pass the Construction Paper)" they guide the novice through each stage of using digital film: writing the script, drawing up a budget, getting funding, equipment, cast, crew, etc. Would-be indie filmmakers seeking practical, friendly advice will find this a handy reference." --Publishers Weekly Film Directing Shot by Shot : Visualizing from Concept to Screen by Steven Katz Michael Wiese Productions, 1991. 325pp. "Film Directing Shot by Shot offers a good introduction to the rudiments of film production. Steven D. Katz walks his readers through the various stages of moviemaking, advising them at every turn to visualize the films they wish to produce. Katz believes that one of the chief tasks of filmmaking is to negotiate between our three-dimensional reality and the two-dimensionality of the screen. He covers the number of technical options filmmakers can use to create a satisfying flow of shots, a continuity that will make sense to viewers and aptly tell the film's story. Katz provides in-depth coverage of production design, storyboarding, spatial connections, editing, scene staging, depth of frame, camera angles, point of view, and the various types of stable compositions and moving camera shots." --Amazon.com Producing Great Sound for Digital Video by Jay Rose CMP Books, 2002. 428pp. includes CD. "You get a primer on how sound and digital audio work as well as technical setups, guidelines, and real solutions for: ˇ budgeting, scheduling, and pre-production planning ˇ microphones and room acoustics ˇ recording dialog, voice-overs, ADR, and effects ˇ postproduction hardware ˇ levels and digitizing ˇ working with music and sound effects ˇ producing the final mix." --book description

Lighting for Digital Video & Television
by John Jackman
CMP Books, 2002. 222pp.

"Lighting equipment and creative techniques from A to Z! This complete course in digital video and television lighting begins with how the human eye and the camera process light and color, progresses through the basics of equipment and setups, and culminates with practical lessons on how to solve common problems. You get clear illustrations and real-world examples that demonstrate proper equipment use, safety issues, and staging techniques - peppered with anecdotes and lighting secrets that reveal how Hollywood pros get great pictures out of any camera." --book description

Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking : Practical Techniques for the Guerilla Filmmaker
by Dan Rahmel
Focal Press, 2004. 360pp.

"Containing construction details describing how to replicate expensive tools for under $30 a piece, this book provides quick and inexpensive remedies to both the most common and most difficult production challenges. Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking is an invaluable resource to anyone looking to make a film without a big budget." --book description

How to Be an Internet Pornographer
by Lady Sharlot
Tassel Publications, 2003. 100pp.

"So how do you go about becoming a bona-fide Internet Pornographer? You don't need to spend thousands of dollars in Cameras, Lights, Studios, or even Models! And you don't need Endless Hours or even Massive Talent! All you REALLY need is this book, and a desire to shoot what YOU want to shoot, turning YOUR New Hobby into a Kick-Ass Money-Making Venture!" --book description

How to Become a Porn Director : Making Amateur Adult Films
by Nick Ryder
eBookstand, 2002. 100pp.

Adult Video Business : How You Can Find Attractive Women to Star in Your Own Adult Films, Make Money, and Quit Work in 7 Weeks
by Ray West
Clear View Publishers, 2001. 197pp.

Sex & Camcorders : The Complete Guide To Producing Low-Cost, High-Profit Adult Videos & DVDs
by Benjamin Cool
BrandelBooks, 2002. 202pp.

"Sex & Camcorders is everything you need to know about planning, casting, shooting, editing, packaging, and marketing adult videos" -- book description

- Sex Tips, and Handbooks -

Turning Pro : A Guide to Sex Work for the Ambitious and the Intrigued
by Magdalene Meretrix
Greenery Press, 2001. 160pp.

"A professional guide written for women. It discusses the sex industry from phone sex workers to prostitutes, personal safety, diseases, tips, tricks, stress, and burnout."

1-2-3 Be a Porn Star! A Step-By-Step Guide to the Adult Sex Industry
by Ana Loria
InfoNet Press, 2000. 168pp.

"A balanced look into the porn industry by an insider, and step-by-step guide into breaking into the business if you are remotely serious about it."

Hustlers, Escorts, and Porn Stars : The Insider's Guide to Male Prostitution in America
by Matt Adams
Independent Publishers Group, 2nd ed., 1999. 336pp.

"Hustlers, Escorts, and Porn Stars comprehensively describes the male prostitution market in the United States. This 300-page book is written for anyone that desires a complete understanding of the United States sex industry. " -- book description.

The Male Escort's Handbook : Your Guide to Getting Rich the Hard Way
by Aaron Lawrence
Late Night Press, 2000. 201pp.

"The ultimate guide to the world's oldest profession - a must read for anyone that contemplates becoming a hustler." -- Rentboy.com, Tom Weise

Phone Sex: Aural Thrills and Oral Skills
by Miranda Austin
Regan Books, 2004. 256pp.

"For singles and couples who want to add safe, thrilling phone sex to their sexual repetoire. A professional phone sex worker shares her secrets of aural sex, and plenty of juicy anecdotes culled from thousands of wierd and wonderful sex calls. For the sexually adventurous, distance is no longer an obstacle. Here are special tips, tricks and details on how to * turn on your lover by phone * be a good phone sex client * make the fantasy become reality And meet an astonishing variety of clients, from the sweet to the scary: the Whisperer, the ice-cream sundae man, and the guy with the magical shrink-ray" --book description

The Ultimate Guide to Fellatio: How to Go Down on a Man and Give Him Mind-Blowing Pleasure
by Violet Blue
Regan Books, 2004. 256pp.

"You won't find another sex guidebook that is this smart, interesting and full of useful information. This book never insulted my intelligence; Violet Blue writes in a straightforward but fun tone (the section on male orgasm is fascinating) that gets right to the heart of going down on a guy. This book tells you exactly what to do with your mouth and hands, and how to make oral sex fun for both giver and receiver, plus how to do it anywhere, anytime. The entire chapter on deep throat was an eye opener, especially the anatomical illustration. She gives solid advice about every aspect, and I found her advice for the squeamish especially helpful. This really is the ultimate guide." --reader, Amazon.com

The Ultimate Guide to Cunnilingus: How to Go Down on a Woman and Give Her Exquisite Pleasure
by Violet Blue
Regan Books, 2004. 256pp.

"Many people enjoy giving and receiving cunnilingus, but where do you turn when you want to learn more about oral sex or ways to introduce it into a relationship? The Ultimate Guide to Cunnilingus is a resource for people who are looking to expand their expertise or are simply curious. In her clear, concise, and informative text, sex educator Violet Blue provides step-by-step instructions for going down on a woman, as well as accurate and up-to-date information on female anatomy and response. In her friendly, witty tone, Blue dispatches fascinating facts and discusses games for lovers, positions, safety, a variety of techniques, erotic book and video recommendations, and tips for effectively communicating with a partner." --book description

SM 101: A Realistic Introduction
by Jay Wiseman
Greenery Press, 1998. 400pp.

"It goes by many names: bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, sadomasochism, and more. In Jay Wiseman's SM 101, the long-taboo subject of consentual sadomasochism is accurately, insightful presented in the context of adult human sexuality, experience and tradition for the interested non-specialist general reader. SM 101 surveys the entire spectrum of consentual sadomasochistic practices from from bondage, to spanking, to erotic role-playing, and more. Now in an expanded second edition, SM 101 includes a new chapter on starting and running sadomaschistic organizations and events for consenting adults." --Midwest Book Review

Miss Abernathy's Concise Slave Training Manual
by Christina Abernathy
Greenery Press, 1998. 96pp.

"concise guide on techniques and setting in which to train a slave. Once you have read and practiced the techniques in books such as SM 101 and Screw the Roses, this book is a fantastic collection of ideas for you to set up and negotiate your own S&M relationship. Written in two parts, first the book deals with the various techniques of training your slave - interviews, journals, forms of address, postures, commands, types of services and ornamentation. The book then deals with D/S relationships - what to look for in slaves/Masters, the ethical treatment of slaves and the different types of slave arrangements." --SH in Arlington for Amazon.com

Jay Wiseman's Erotic Bondage Handbook
by Jay Wiseman
Greenery Press, 2000. 324pp.

"It goes by many names: bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, sadomasochism, and more. In Jay Wiseman's SM 101, the long-taboo subject of consentual sadomasochism is accurately, insightful presented in the context of adult human sexuality, experience and tradition for the interested non-specialist general reader. SM 101 surveys the entire spectrum of consentual sadomasochistic practices from from bondage, to spanking, to erotic role-playing, and more. Now in an expanded second edition, SM 101 includes a new chapter on starting and running sadomaschistic organizations and events for consenting adults." --Midwest Book Review

How to Have a XXX Sex Life : The Ultimate Vivid Guide
by Vivid Girls
Regan Books, 2004. 256pp.

"Who is better qualified to share their sexual secrets than people who spend every day perfecting their lovemaking techniques? Drawing from their extensive experience both on camera and off, the wildly popular and incredibly hot Vivid Girls -- along with male star Bobby Vitale and the legendary adult filmmakers Paul Thomas, Justin Sterling, and Chi Chi LaRue -- give you the inside scoop on what's hot and what's not. In addition to their own personal favorites and some steamy fantasies pulled from Vivid's most popular productions, the Vivid Girls provide hundreds of provocative sex tips for at-home amateurs who are ready for "Action," and who want their sexual experiences to be picture-perfect. Go behind the scenes -- and step into a world where sex can be as free, fun, and unencumbered as it appears in movies." --book description

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