Performing Arts : Film & Video - Direction & Production

In this second edition essential guide some 150 key genres, movements, theories and production terms are explained and analysed with depth and clarity. Auth......

Making movies is no different than any other creative work - don't wait to be told you're good enough, just pick up a camera and start! Use this book to...

Enhance the visual quality of your motion pictures and digital videos with a solid understanding of lighting fundamentals. This complete course in digital vi......

The Fall of Buster Keaton assesses Keaton's work during the talking picture era, especially those made at MGM, Educational, and Columbia studios. While g......

If you want to learn from the leading lights of today's revolution in documentary filmmaking Maxine Baker has written the guide you need to own. You'll disco......

Every film or video shoot calls for at least two camera assistants. Camera assistants (or first and second ACs, as they're known) have the important job of m......

Unique among directing books, Film Directing Fundamentals provides a clear-cut methodology for translating a script to the screen. Using the script as a blue......

Expand your creative ability by mastering the software tools. "DVD Authoring with Adobe Encore DVD" covers the toolset in a manner that demonstrates real-wor......

Introduction to Media Production, Third Edition, provides students with a practical framework for all aspects of media production by addressing the technolog......

A mix of theory and practical applications, Placing Shadows covers the physical properties of light and the selection of proper instruments for the best poss......

Every year, more films are shot and distributed digitally, from big budget Star Wars Episode II to low budget art house pictures. The combination of shots be......

Whether you'd like to be an art director or already are one, this book contains valuable solutions that will help you get ahead. This comprehensive, thorough......

Film Production Management will tell you in step-by-step detail how to produce a screenplay and get it onto the big screen. Whether you are an aspiring or se......

The Digital Intermediate process (DI) is the conversion of film to digital bits and then back to film again. While that might sound simple, in reality this i......

The Producer's Business Handbook provides a model for making a successful business of independent filmmaking. This book provides filmmakers with a comprehens......

In situations where quality, shorter time to market and staying within budget are basic project requirements, companies cannot afford to overlook digital ass......

This full-color illustrated guide takes you through all aspects of video production, focusing on action sports. From planning and preparation to editing and ......

Provides direct access to the skills, insights and techniques of some of the postproduction industry's most prominent digital video colorists, delivering pra......

Think big, spend little! Everything you need to make your movie is in this complete resource kit.The Power Filmmaking Kit is a comprehensive, multimedia book......

Film is a visual medium, the work of Eric Rohmer and Kevin Smith notwithstanding. It is important for a director and cinemtographer to use their VISUAL EYES......