David Landau Knihy

In this engaging sequel, Tony and Toffee Alto return with new ambitions and challenges. Toffee dreams of Broadway stardom, while Tony seeks to launder money through a musical production. He recruits two producers to help launch "The Mafia Queen," but there's a catch: the show must sell out on opening night. The story intricately weaves humor and intrigue as the characters navigate the high-stakes world of theater and crime, making for an entertaining interactive mystery.

Set during a wake that may not be what it seems, this interactive musical comedy mystery introduces the eccentric Altos family. As guests gather for Tony's funeral, they encounter quirky characters like the overzealous Chris, who insists on checking weapons, and Uncle Senior, who runs a rigged dice game. With Tony's unpredictable mother and Dr. Malaise offering free psychological insights, the event unfolds with humor and intrigue, inviting audience participation in a spoof of a well-known HBO series.

This interactive mystery invites a cast of four men and three women to engage in a thrilling narrative where their decisions shape the outcome. With a focus on collaboration and problem-solving, participants will unravel clues and confront challenges, making it an engaging experience for both players and audiences. The dynamic structure encourages creativity and teamwork, ensuring that each performance offers a unique twist on the mystery at hand.

Set aboard the HMS Victoria in 1923, this comedic mystery unfolds as Inspector Clurrot pursues a cunning killer hiding among the passengers. The ship also serves as the backdrop for the financially motivated marriage of Contessa Follette and John D. Rothchild, entangled in a web of greed and deception. As the plot thickens, unexpected twists reveal that not everything is as it appears, leading to a thrilling and humorous journey across the English Channel.

The narrative explores the contrasting lives of two brothers, Emi and Adolfo, set against the backdrop of Cuba's political turmoil. Emi embodies a free spirit, enduring nearly two decades as a political prisoner without losing his resolve, while Adolfo, a committed Communist, faces disillusionment and imprisonment. Their journeys to America highlight themes of resilience, ideological conflict, and the struggle for individual liberty. Through their stories, David Landau crafts a compelling account of personal sacrifice and the impact of political oppression.

Set in a lively courtroom environment, this interactive comedy invites audience members to participate as plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses, and jurors in absurd legal cases. With its humorous take on popular TV court shows, the play showcases outrageous lawsuits that highlight the silliness of the legal system. The unique format encourages audience engagement, ensuring a night full of laughter and unexpected twists in the courtroom.

"A how-to book on the art, craft and practice of TV cinematography for multi-camera shooting for students and professionals that want to improve their skills"--

Acknowledgments§Introduction: No matter how good a camera, good lighting is what sells the picture§Chapter 1: The Magic of Light - What lighting does for the image and what light is.§Chapter 2: Who and What Makes Light- the lighting crew, lighting units, basic electricity§Chapter 3: Lighting the Subject - motivated and three point lighting§Chapter 4: Light the shot, not just the subject - three plains of lighting§Chapter 5: Common Practical Lighting Set- ups - cross key, chicken coop, china ball, bathrooms§Chapter 6: Lighting for Movement - subject & camera, ambient soft light §Chapter 7: Dealing with Daylight 1: Shooting Exteriors §Chapter 8: Dealing with Daylight 2: Working with windows§Chapter 9: Night Light- lighting night exteriors & interiors §Chapter 10: Working with Color - using color for mood, gels§Chapter 11: Light the scene, not just the shot - High Key, Low Key, contrast ratios, exposure choice, Chiaroscuro lighting, Rembrandt, Butterfly lighting§Chapter 12: Special Lighting Considerations & Effects- fire, water, rain, fog, lightening, poor mans process shot, green screen, product shots, etc§Chapter 13: Lighting Non-fiction - Interview, Corporate, News Magazine, Documentary, Reality§Chapter 14: Inspiration and Lighting Looks§Appendix 1: Tales from the Trade - interviews with professional gaffers, LDs & Cinematographers§Appendix 2: Resources - Apps, books, magazines, websites, etc.§Glossary §Index

Film Noir Production: The Whodunit of the American Classic Mystery Film reveals the fascinating facts behind how the classic film noir movies were actually made. Beginning with the mystery novel base material, studio executives' and staff writers' input, and talented contract cinematographer's imagery, learn why both studios and audiences loved Noir Films and why they are still popular today. Readers read many behind-the-scenes stories about the productions of certain classics and the prime players involved in their creation, from Darryl Zanuck and Raymond Chandler to John Seitz and Billy Wilder.