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Twilight Director's Notebook : The Story of How We Made the Movie Based on the Novel by Stephenie Meyer
A personal, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the blockbuster film "Twilight" from groundbreaking director Catherine Hardwicke
This intimate full-color "notebook," designed to replicate the one director Catherine Hardwicke kept on and off the set, takes you through the creative process that went into making Stephenie Meyer's breathtaking novel co...more
This intimate full-color "notebook," designed to replicate the one director Catherine Hardwicke kept on and off the set, takes you through the creative process that went into making Stephenie Meyer's breathtaking novel co...more
Hardcover, 163 pages
Published
March 17th 2009
by Little, Brown Young Readers
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Before I start, let me clarify one thing here: I am not, and never will be, a Twilight fan.
I have read all four books and watched three of the movies, and I have to admit that though the books are not necessarily as great as those teenage girls claim to be, the first Twilight movie does show a quality moviemaking.
There, I said it. The first Twilight movie is superb.
Which is the reason I got curious of this book, where the director Catherine Hardwicke compiles ...more
I have read all four books and watched three of the movies, and I have to admit that though the books are not necessarily as great as those teenage girls claim to be, the first Twilight movie does show a quality moviemaking.
There, I said it. The first Twilight movie is superb.
Which is the reason I got curious of this book, where the director Catherine Hardwicke compiles ...more
Catherine Hardwicke is nothing, if not passionate about her movie "Twilight". This behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world she helped to visually create was fascinating and informative. Hardwicke graciously shares with us her journey through the creative process, and all the complicated details that go into making a film.
Filled with lots of gorgeous photos (Edward!), clever notes, storyboard sketches, and enough movie magic information and trivia to please even the most...more
Filled with lots of gorgeous photos (Edward!), clever notes, storyboard sketches, and enough movie magic information and trivia to please even the most...more
Lots of pictures and graphics from Hardwicke's notebook. Inside look into the behind the scenes tricks used to create some of the special effects.
I was not a fan of the movie, but a big fan of the book. There were parts of the movie (not from book) added that I didn't care for. This book gives you an inside look as to why the director added certain scenes, what she was trying to convey. This helped me get a better understanding. It's interesting in its self to see all that goes into...more
I was not a fan of the movie, but a big fan of the book. There were parts of the movie (not from book) added that I didn't care for. This book gives you an inside look as to why the director added certain scenes, what she was trying to convey. This helped me get a better understanding. It's interesting in its self to see all that goes into...more
I am interested in film-making after watching my daughter act in some films. For a while it ruined watching movies because you envision the camera and set instead of immersing yourself in the story. I read this before seeing Twilight but that just made watching the film more interesting. The filmmakers true love of the story also came through in this book. It was enjoyable!
my bf sent me this book and i was like omg this book is so awesome, i saw their sketches and follow them through the creative process and everything before a completely of this movie. i love art, sketch and drawing and you know what in this book their line are so great, perfect sketch. remind me thinking of when i was studies in art university on making film class ;)
Director’s Notebook”
The book was all about Catherine Hardwicke’s experience directing the movie.
First, it talked about the things that inspired Catherine Hardwicke to direct the movie. Then, it talked about how she thought of Bella, Edward and every single character from the book before they were picked and auditioned.
The book included many pictures that you wouldn’t find if you googled “Twilight.” It had pictures of behind the scenes, the set, and many othe...more
The book was all about Catherine Hardwicke’s experience directing the movie.
First, it talked about the things that inspired Catherine Hardwicke to direct the movie. Then, it talked about how she thought of Bella, Edward and every single character from the book before they were picked and auditioned.
The book included many pictures that you wouldn’t find if you googled “Twilight.” It had pictures of behind the scenes, the set, and many othe...more
skimmed it for booktalks... fun facts... will keep fans going
I wasn't entirely sure what to expect from "Twilight: Director's Notebook" by Catherine Hardwicke after having been fairly bored and disappointed by the "Illustrated Movie Companion" by Mark Cotta Vaz, but thankfully, this experience was much better than the last.
The "Director's Notebook" is literally what the title suggest, Hardwicke's notebook. She gives readers full insight into her thought process while directing the Twilight movie from beginning to...more
The "Director's Notebook" is literally what the title suggest, Hardwicke's notebook. She gives readers full insight into her thought process while directing the Twilight movie from beginning to...more
I got this book for my birthday and found it really fascinating, it's basically a book about how they made twilight, there was sketches everywhere of what they wanted characters to look like initially and it tells you all sorts of things like why they couldn't film in certain places. It's written by director Catherine Hardwicke and she shows things from what's in her bag(?) to where she got insipiration(her sisters paintings) It really does look like a scrap book, there is some writing to read o...more
Gara-gara buku ini sy sampai bela-belain beli DVD nya dan nonton filmnya.
Buku ini bagus sekali, dikemas dengan mewah, full colour.
Semua catatan tangan dari Catherine Hardwicke selaku sutradara film Twilight tersaji dengan bagus. Lengkap dengan foto adegan, story boardnya, beberapa setting untuk film ini.
Buku ini dibagi dalam ke dalam beberapa bagian berdasarkan adegan2 yang menarik. Jadi isinya bukan sekedar behind the scene tapi beberapa pernak-pernik mulai soal costum, ...more
Buku ini bagus sekali, dikemas dengan mewah, full colour.
Semua catatan tangan dari Catherine Hardwicke selaku sutradara film Twilight tersaji dengan bagus. Lengkap dengan foto adegan, story boardnya, beberapa setting untuk film ini.
Buku ini dibagi dalam ke dalam beberapa bagian berdasarkan adegan2 yang menarik. Jadi isinya bukan sekedar behind the scene tapi beberapa pernak-pernik mulai soal costum, ...more
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I excited bought this from Borders on March 17 (while celebrating my 20th wedding anniversary!) My first impression? GEEZ! Could it be any smaller and still show photos? Typical 5×7 paperback novel size, thinner than most. Nice hardback cover, but you’ll break the spine trying to see Rob Pattinson’s face in both of the two-page spreads where Edward is faceless or headless.
I bought it of course. They knew it was a sure thing for collections if nothing else but its also full of very c...more
I bought it of course. They knew it was a sure thing for collections if nothing else but its also full of very c...more
I am a true blue Twilight fan. I am what some would call obsessed. I am a Twilight Mom. I was disappointed in the movie. The only reason I read this book was so I could see what CH might have been thinking when she did some of the things she did in the movie. It didn't help, although there were some things in the book showing things she was thinking of putting in the movie that I am glad she didn't. The book itself was interesting in the fact that it showed some of the process of filming a movie...more
Sort of a guide book on making Twilight the movie. I'm interested in the whole process - wardrobe, location scouting, screenshots, auditions - and the book is filled with lush pictures of the creative processes, behind the scenes, and screen shots.
However, it does not say a lot about screenplays. Some stuffs in the book really do sound difficult to do, and it shows how much effort the teams are putting to make the movie. I look at the parts and feel how nicely they will fit into some...more
However, it does not say a lot about screenplays. Some stuffs in the book really do sound difficult to do, and it shows how much effort the teams are putting to make the movie. I look at the parts and feel how nicely they will fit into some...more
After watching the first Twilight movie following my reading of the actual book, I found this quick read while in the teen section at the library browsing around. It is literally a director's notebook, with many original sketches, inspiration pieces, and even how they manage to do complicated scenes including where Edward stops the car from hitting Bella in the school parking lot. Some of the information seemed a little pointless, more like fillers for the pages. The text looks as if someone per...more
No, I am not a twylla.
I found this book in Aksara book store Kemang and it was a lot thinner than Twilight. It turns out the content is much more interesting in every aspect, also "heavier".
It is, exactly like the title, the director's notebook. It is filled with small details of the movie making process, the behind the scene details if you like. It is, more or less filled with some technical stuffs of the film production. Not a complete one, because after all, ...more
I found this book in Aksara book store Kemang and it was a lot thinner than Twilight. It turns out the content is much more interesting in every aspect, also "heavier".
It is, exactly like the title, the director's notebook. It is filled with small details of the movie making process, the behind the scene details if you like. It is, more or less filled with some technical stuffs of the film production. Not a complete one, because after all, ...more
I love Twilight, and I thought the movie was great. Now, I've really enjoyed going through Catherine Hardwicke's journal. She is so passionate about making the movie, correctly, and she put so much hard work into it.
First off, I absolutely love the drawings and the storyboard sketchings. They really gave me a new perspective on the behind-the-scenes of Twilight. The costume designs were awesome! I think they were my favorite part. I also really enjoyed reading about how they made th...more
First off, I absolutely love the drawings and the storyboard sketchings. They really gave me a new perspective on the behind-the-scenes of Twilight. The costume designs were awesome! I think they were my favorite part. I also really enjoyed reading about how they made th...more
Got this one for my birthday yesterday and am VERY excited to read it, not so much from the perspective of a Twihard but more so from that of someone who loves movies. The process of making them has fascinated me since I was a child stuck at my grandfather's movie theater seeing everything from ALIEN to OLD YELLER. Those were the days!
This was a quick, cute read. I particularly liked the small size of the book and the scrapbookie feel of it. I enjoyed reading about how cold it was du...more
This was a quick, cute read. I particularly liked the small size of the book and the scrapbookie feel of it. I enjoyed reading about how cold it was du...more
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I had previously read and enjoyed Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion which had been pretty comprehensive in its explanation of how the Twilight movie was made, so I wasn't sure if the Twilight Director's Notebook would add much to that. Upon initially leafing through the book, I also discovered that it is rather short with limited text which made me even more skeptical, but I'm pleased to say that I couldn't have been more wrong in my pre-reading asse...more
I had previously read and enjoyed Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion which had been pretty comprehensive in its explanation of how the Twilight movie was made, so I wasn't sure if the Twilight Director's Notebook would add much to that. Upon initially leafing through the book, I also discovered that it is rather short with limited text which made me even more skeptical, but I'm pleased to say that I couldn't have been more wrong in my pre-reading asse...more
the plot in this book is this shows all the back ground info on the movie and ggetting it ready. its very good to hear how they changed it from the book to the movie. its really cool to see all the stuff they went through to get to the point of where they made the movie. like bella's room and the place where they had prom.
i can connect to this book becuase not every thing is perfect. so people try to do there best to try and make stuff semm perfect. like twilight they work really hard ...more
i can connect to this book becuase not every thing is perfect. so people try to do there best to try and make stuff semm perfect. like twilight they work really hard ...more
It was interesting to see inside the director's mind a bit to see why she chose to create the movie the way she did. I wish it would have had more text. It was a collection of pictures with margin notes mostly. I did enjoy learning why certain people were cast for roles. It makes me want to see the movie again to see some details that were described in the book. I also want to see if I can notice the stunt doubles. The book is worth looking at but definitely not buying. (luckily I got it f...more
Ok, so not hard to read, lots of pictures. But, this little treasure is full of insights, creativity, and inspiration. Thanks to Dr. Dean for opening our eyes to what is around us- this book could be a gem in teaching.
Not just that, but it was fun to look through. I learned a lot on how a movie is made, and the kind of work and effort that goes into it. I especially liked how it showed the ideas and transition from book to movie. Good stuff!
Not just that, but it was fun to look through. I learned a lot on how a movie is made, and the kind of work and effort that goes into it. I especially liked how it showed the ideas and transition from book to movie. Good stuff!
Not exactly what I was expecting. As a kid, I wanted to be a director, so I'm still interested in the process of making movies to this day. The title "Director's Notebook" led me to think that it was going to show the chronological step-by-step process of making the movie. However, the book is more closely "Catherine Hardwicke's Visual Diary" with pictures and information that she found interesting and wanted to share. Which is okay, and still included some interesting facts ...more
I prefer the Twilight books over the Twilight movie but a friend of mine gave it to me and since it didn't seem like it would take me long to read I decided I would give it a try. It has some background information, some drawings and some pictures all quite fun but I guess not really my thing since I'm not head over heels for the movies/actors. I think this book is more fun for the fans who adore the movies then for the fans who prefer the books and don't really care much for the movies.
This is my least favorite of the three films to date, but I am curious into the art and concepts that went into making the movie. She took so many liberties with the dialogue- maybe concentrating on the art will make me like the movie better.
And . . . it was interesting to see the ideas and sketches that were created before and during the film. And I learned that we have an actor to blame for one of my most-hated lines of the movie: "Hold on tight spider monkey." Yuck.
And . . . it was interesting to see the ideas and sketches that were created before and during the film. And I learned that we have an actor to blame for one of my most-hated lines of the movie: "Hold on tight spider monkey." Yuck.
If only every director did this!!! If you are interested in the behind the scenes making of a movie (why a shirt was picked, set locations, what's in the director's assistant's bag) this book is for you. Hardwicke kept a detailed journal, hand drawings and all, while making Twilight - from pre to post production. Regardless of how you feel about the movie the book is an amazing journey into the creative mind that brought the book to life.
Okay, I am a sucker for anything "Twilight" related. But even I thought this was a waste of money! My biggest complaint was that the book is so small! The photos and sketches were tiny. The text is in handwriting which is so small, even with my reading glasses on, I couldn't read some parts!! Young girls will probably have no problem with it!!! I learn a few tidbits, but not enough. But the DVD is awesome!!! Best deal is at Target!!!
Tiffany
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Awesome way for a director to tell and show how this first movie in an epic line of movies was created, thought of, and brought to life. I still find myself watching this movie EVERY TIME it is on the t.v. Even though each movie just keeps making us crave the next...this one holds a special place in my heart. It's kind of like the beginning of a realtionship....you always go back to the start and remember when!
Cheers!
Cheers!
I didn't really enjoy this book that much. One of the magical things about reading anything Twilight related is Stephenie Meyer's writing style. Of course, this wasn't meant to be the kind of book that explained the story, but some of the notes were hard to read. It explained a lot about how they do things in the movie, which is why I kind of wish I hadn't read it because it ruins the magic.
This book has some fun information in it if you are a fan of the show and wonder how they made it. For instance... have you ever noticed the Cullen's all wear a family crest? I didn't notice that either! I'll have to watch the movie again. Rosalie wears it on a pendant, Alice on a choker and the guys all on wristbands. Interesting things like that in this book.
C. Teresina
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Hardwicke breaks down the work that a director does--location scouts, how to do a stunt, shooting angles, and using various locations and avoiding the rain. There is also a lot of sketches and a breakdown on costumes and how the crest was created.
Aspiring filmmakers and Twilight fans will get the most out of this interesting book.
Aspiring filmmakers and Twilight fans will get the most out of this interesting book.
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