If you're still just trying to figure out where you belong in the world of film and television, the book 100 Careers in Film and Television by Tanja L. Crouch is an excellent place to start.
This book features 100 profiles in a wide variety of film and television jobs from directing to cinematography to make up artistry.
In addition to the career profiles, there are interviews with people that are already working in those particular careers. This gives you more than just a surface look, but an in depth knowledge of the career you're investigating.
Not everyone can be a star, or a big time director or writer -- but you might still strongly desire to be a part of the film and television world. This book profiles dozens upon dozens of high paying (highly skilled), fulfilling careers that may not have the cache of some of the above-the-line jobs (writing, directing and acting), but are still an important piece to the Hollywood world.
This book is much more than a collection of career profiles, it's a practical guide to help you get your Hollywood career off the ground. Some of the information this book provides is:
- Career Description: This book has detailed descriptions of 100 careers in the clearest way possible.
- Educational Requirements: What kind of education will you need for your particular career choice? This section will help you decide.
- Interviews with People in the Field: Nothing speaks better about these jobs than someone who is actually doing it. Tanja has managed to compile detailed interviews with these people so you'll see exactly how they got started and what they did to help them advance their careers.
This book should be required reading of anyone wishing to jump into the world of film and television.