Considered the 'bible' of film production, adopted for use in film courses around the world, The Filmmaker's Handbook is an indispensable source of practical information and sound advice on the techniques and technologies needed to make movies. Expanded, updated, and completely revised for the digital age, this comprehensive resources is written by filmmakers for filmmakers. It will give you the tools you need for taking your dreams from script to screen. Discover:
techniques for shooting narrative, documentary, corporate, experimental and feature films
thorough grounding in lenses, lighting, sound recording and editing
the business aspects of financing and producing your movie and getting it shown and distributed
...and much more. Fully illustrated, with expert information and advice for commercial and independent filmmakers, students, and teachers of film and video, this guide is for both the professional and novice, balancing the technical with the aesthetic demands of moviemaking.