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The Grip Book, 4th Edition

The Grip Book, 4th Edition
Michael Uva
ISBN: 978-0-240-81291-5

The Grip Book, Fourth Edition has been updated and revised to be even more valuable to professional grips—the "jack-of-all-trades and master of all" on a film or video set. Grips install, set up, maintain, and ensure the safety of all equipment needed on a set, such as lighting stands, cameras, and any specialty equipment needed for a shoot. ...[more]


Crafting Short Screenplays That Connect, 3rd Edition

Crafting Short Screenplays That Connect, 3rd Edition
Claudia H. Johnson
ISBN: 978-0-240-81214-4

Crafting Short Screenplays that Connect introduces the essential element of human connection – the ability to touch the reader or observer - to the screenwriting and story creation process for short films. Claudia Hunter Johnson teaches the craft of short screenplay writing by guiding students through carefully focused writing exercises of increasing length and complexity. Your students will learn how to think more deeply about the screenwriter's purposes, craft an effective pattern of human change, and hone their vision and process for their short screenplays... [more]

Television Production, 14th Edition

Television Production, 14th Edition
Gerald Millerson
Jim Owens

ISBN: 978-0-240-52078-0

Television Production offers a practical guide to professional television and video production techniques. Students will explore in detail all the major features of television production, learning the secrets of top-grade camerawork, persuasive lighting techniques, effective sound treatment, as well as the subtle processes of scenic design and the art of video editing...[more]

Grammar of the Edit

Grammar of the Edit, 2nd Edition
Roy Thompson
Christopher Bowen

ISBN: 978-0-240-52120-6

Teach students how to use the basic “grammar” of editing films and videos in Grammar of the Edit! A writer pens the story, a director coaches the actors, a cinematographer creates the visual style of each shot, and an editor puts all those pieces together. This book shows students in no uncertain terms (and independently of software) what they absolutely need to know to edit their film & video production. Whether the student is a novice editor or just needs a refresher, this book gives a basic toolkit to understand the basic terms and the common practices of editing to help create a coherent and meaningful story or visual presentation... [more]

The Camera Assistant's Manual, 4th Edition

The Camera Assistant's Manual, 5th Edition
David E Elkins
ISBN: 978-0-240-81057-7

The Fifth Edition of The Camera Assistant's Manual has been completely updated to reflect the technology of today, providing crucial guidance to student filmmakers as they prepare to enter the professional world and work as camera assistants.

David Elkins has the technical know-how to provide students with easy to follow advice about how to act on set, what a camera assistant is expected to do, and all the tips and tricks that will make a first or second camera assistant ready to advance to the next level. Readers will learn how the skill sets of a 1st or 2nd AC (Camera Assistant) in film and digital (HD) intertwine, how they differ, and all they need to know to do both jobs well. The advancements in HD and digital video are only adding to an already demanding job, and this fifth edition of The Camera Assistant's Manual provides Camera Assistant novices and experienced ACs alike with valuable knowledge that they need to work in both formats... [more]

Directing the Documentary, 4th Edition

Directing the Documentary, 5th Edition
Michael Rabiger
ISBN: 978-0-240-81089-8

Directing the Documentary is the definitive and comprehensive book on the form of documentary, offering timeless principles that will improve students' work. Ideal for documentary courses as well as aspiring and current directors, Directing the Documentary covers all phases of preproduction and production. The emphasis is on the hands-on work needed to make the concept a reality, and to that end dozens of projects, exercises, and idea-provoking questionnaires are included. Covering both the fundamental basics and advanced issues in documentary production, the book includes researching and honing a documentary idea, developing a crew, directing the team, and maintaining control through shooting... [more]

Introduction to Media Production: The Path to Digital Media Production, 3rd Edition

Introduction to Media Production: The Path to Digital Media Production, 4th Edition
Robert B. Musburger
Gorham Kindem

ISBN: 978-0-240-81082-9

Introduction to Media Production is a primary source for students of media. Students learn about various forms of media, how to make the best use of them, why one would choose one form of media over another, and finally, about all of the techniques used to create a media project. The digital revolution has exploded all the former techniques used in digital media production, and this book covers the now restructured and formalized digital workflows that make all production processes by necessity, digital.

This text concentrates on offering students and newcomers to the field the means to become aware of the critical importance of understanding the end destination of their production as a part of pre-production, not the last portion of post production... [more]

Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen

Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen
Todd Debreceni
ISBN: 978-0-240-80996-0

In the world of film and theatre, character transformation takes a lot of work, skill, and creativity. Dedicated solely to special effects makeup, this book gives students tips and techniques from a seasoned artist with years of film, TV, and theatrical experience. Special Effects Makeup for Stage and Screen begins with a full discussion of how human anatomy relates to sculpture and continues to show students how various effects are achieved, and takes you through the many genres that need an SFX makeup artist... [more]

Producing for TV and New Media

Producing for TV and New Media
Cathrine Kellison
ISBN: 978-0-240-81087-4

Producing for TV and New Media provides a comprehensive look at the role of the “Producer” in television and new media. At the core of every media project there is a Producer who provides a wide array of creative, technical, financial, and interpersonal skills. Written especially for new and aspiring producers, this book looks at both the Big Picture and the essential details of this demanding and exhilarating profession…[more]

Producing Great Sound for Digital Video, 3rd Edition

Producing Great Sound for Digital Video, 3rd Edition
Jay Rose
ISBN: 978-0-240-80970-0

This solutions-style guidebook to creating great sound for film and video is a one-stop resource for students trying to develop a high quality soundtrack for their projects. Amply illustrated and written by a sound-guru, this book demystifies complex topics for students who are not yet audio experts. This book is the industry standard to designing sound for digital projects by offering time-tested and real-world tips, techniques, time-savers, and problem-solving solutions that readers can employ from pre-production through the final mix. A full set of FAQs helps students to quickly solve audio dilemmas and helps them to develop solid action plans to make great sound... [more]

Postproduction for Film and Video

Audio Postproduction for Film and Video
Jay Rose
ISBN: 978-0-240-80971-7

Make your soundtracks as good as your pictures with this compendium of professional audio techniques that can be adapted to desktop post. Specializing in sound after the shoot, this book features many practical examples, cookbook recipes, and tutorials. Audio theory, when necessary, is presented in plain English with plenty of visual analogies.

FAQs, full explanations, and  from-the-trenches tips address the complete range of processes from wiring  and hardware to testing the final mix. The one-hour audio CD features  platform-independent diagnostics, demonstrations, and tutorial tracks.  Novices will learn how to improve their soundtrack--even after the actors  have gone home. Experienced producers will learn how to solve technical and  creative problems  quickly…[more]

Archival Storytelling

Archival Storytelling
Sheila Curran Bernard
Kenn Rabin

ISBN: 978-0-240-80973-1

Filmmakers, especially those making documentaries, need to draw upon archival material: pictures, footage, music and sound that others have created. For example, George Clooney's "Good Night and Good Luck" interweaves historic footage of Joseph McCarthy into the narrative. Ken Burns makes extensive use of photos and music clips in his documentaries on the Civil War, jazz, and baseball. Yet due to increasingly restrictive copyright laws, difficulty in finding material, and fear of legal reprisal, many important stories are going untold by filmmakers.

Enter "Archival Storytelling," a much-needed and lively series of conversations with historians, archivists, intellectual property experts, and filmmakers. It's a comprehensive guide to the practical, effective and ethical use of non-original source materials and is written by an author dream team...[more]

Video Production Handbook, 4th Edition

Video Production Handbook, 4th Edition
Gerald Millerson
Jim Owens

ISBN: 978-0-240-52080-3

Techniques matter! Great ideas don't automatically translate into great programs. It's not enough simply to show what is going on. The way you present your subject will influence how your audience responds. You need to choose your picture and sound carefully, to convey your ideas in an interesting, persuasive way. This book will show you how...[more]

Film Directing Fundamentals: See Your Film Before Shooting, 3rd Edition

Film Directing Fundamentals: See Your Film Before Shooting, 3rd Edition
Nicholas Proferes
ISBN: : 978-0-240-80940-3

Film Directing Fundamentals is a step-by-step guide for aspiring filmmakers and directors on developing a methodology for translating a screenplay to the screen. Using the script as a blueprint, readers are lead through specific techniques to analyze and translate its components into a visual story…[more]

The Makeup Artist Handbook: Techniques for Film, Television, Photography, and Theatre

The Makeup Artist Handbook: Techniques for Film, Television, Photography, and Theatre
Gretchen Davis
Mindy Hall

ISBN: 978-0-240-80941-0

This full-color and amply illustrated book is written for film, television, and theatre makeup artists who need to know the basics on how to accomplish flawless makeup applications. It begins with fundamental practices and continues through more complex techniques usually known only by Hollywood makeup artists. Written by two expert authors who have experience doing makeup for television, commmercials, and blockbuster films, readers will learn about beauty, time periods, black and white film, as well as cutting edge techniques such as air brusshing makeup for computer-generated movies, and makeup effects... [more]

The Power Filmmaking Kit Make Your Professional Movie on a Next-to-Nothing Budget

The Power Filmmaking Kit: Make Your Professional Movie on a Next-to-Nothing Budget
Jason Tomaric
ISBN: 978-0-240-81021-8

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 and DVD package that empowers you to produce your own Hollywood-quality movie. Emmy-award winning director Jason Tomaric produced an independent film using only local resources for under $2,000 that not only got picked up for distribution, but is also used as a case study in top film schools. This book shows you how to do the same, regardless of your budget or location. You'll learn how to achieve professional quality on a microbudget, using the resources you have at hand... [more]

Voice and Vision: A Creative Approach to Narrative Film and DV Production

Voice and Vision: A Creative Approach to Narrative Film and DV Production
Mick Hurbis-Cherrier
ISBN: 978-0-240-80773-7

"It feels like sitting in a classroom with a great teacher, who supplements key information with wonderfully entertaining and illustrative stories...students will feel more like they are reading a good story rather than trying to wade through a textbook." -Andrew Lund, Filmmaker and Graduate Film Professor, Columbia University

"The discussion of the technical and logistic matters is very good: it is comprehensive, thorough, and very well explained." -Michael Kowalski, Film Professor, Chapman University, and Sound Designer on "Lost In La Mancha"... [more]

Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, 3rd Edition

Making Media: Foundations of Sound and Image Production, 2nd Edition
Jan Roberts-Breslin
ISBN: 978-0-240-80907-6

Are you looking for a way to teach media production and aesthetics that reflects the realities of the converging media industry? Making Media: Foundations of Sound and Image Production is a unique book that looks at all different types of media and their core components and finds the common concepts that apply to all. This text introduces a new way to teach theory and techniques at this introductory level. It is widely used in beginning media and video production courses, as well as classes on media theory and aesthetics... [more]

The Visual Story: Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV and Digital Media, 2nd Edition

The Visual Story: Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV and Digital Media, 2nd Edition
Bruce A Block
ISBN: 978-0-240-80779-9

"I've not read a more clear, aptly illustrated book on visual aesthetics for the moving image arts...The author has a keen sense of how these principles have been applied in notable films, and that is key to engaging the reader." – Brad Chisholm, St. Cloud State University... [more]


Cinematography: Theory and Practice: Image Making for Cinematographers, Directors, and Videographers

Motion Picture and Video Lighting, 2nd Edition
Blain Brown
ISBN: 978-0-240-80763-8

Lighting is at the heart of filmmaking. The image, the mood, and the visual impact of a film are, to a great extent, determined by the skill and sensitivity of the cameraman, director of photography, and gaffer. Motion Picture and Video Lighting, Second Edition, is the indispensable guide to film and video lighting. Written by the author of the industry bible Cinematography, this book explores technical, aesthetic, and practical aspects of lighting for film and video. It will show you not only how to light, but why. Written by an experienced professional, this comprehensive book explores light and color theory; equipment, and techniques to make every scene look its best... [more]

Producing for TV and Video: A Real-World Approach

The Technique of Film and Video Editing: History, Theory, and Practice, 4th Edition
Ken Dancyger
ISBN: 978-0-240-80765-2

The Technique of Film & Video Editing provides a detailed, precise look at the artistic and aesthetic principles and practices of editing for both picture and sound. Analyses of photographs from dozens of classic and contemporary films and videos provide a sound basis for the professional filmmaker and student editor. This book puts into context the storytelling choices an editor will have to make against a background of theory, history, and practice. This new edition has been updated to include the latest advances in digital video and nonlinear editing and explores the new trend of documentary as mainstream entertainment, using films such as "Farenheit 9/11" and "The Fog of War" as examples... [more]

The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide: A Down & Dirty DV Production

The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide: A Down & Dirty DV Production
Anthony Q. Artis
ISBN: 978-0-240-80935-9

So you want to make a documentary, but think you don't have a lot of time, money, or experience? It's time to get down and dirty! Down and dirty is a filmmaking mindset. It's the mentality that forces you to be creative with your resources. It's about doing more with less. Get started NOW with this book and DVD set, a one-stop shop written by a guerrilla filmmaker, for guerrilla filmmakers. You will learn how to make your project better, faster, and cheaper. The pages are crammed with 500 full-color pictures, tips from the pros, resources, checklists and charts, making it easy to find what you need fast... [more]

Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics, 4th Edition

Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics, 4th Edition
Michael Rabiger
ISBN: 978-0-240-80882-6

The updated fourth edition of this best-selling classic is a must for film students. This is the book they will turn to again and again throughout their career. Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics is a comprehensive manual that goes to the heart of what makes a director and outlines the practical work needed to achieve professional standards of expression and control. There is an emphasis throughout on the connection between knowing and doing; every concept is made accessible and realizable through the dozens of hands-on projects and exercises. The book begins with a discussion of discovering artistic identity and honing it through story development and writing exercises, as well as discussion of aesthetics... [more]

Filming the Fantastic: A Guide to Visual Effects Cinematography

Filming the Fantastic: A Guide to Visual Effects Cinematography
Mark Sawicki
ISBN: 978-0-240-80915-1

Don’t waste valuable time and budget fixing your footage in post! Shoot the effects you want effectively and creatively the first time.

This full-color step-by step guide to visual effects cinematography empowers you to plan out and execute visual effects shots on a budget, without falling into the common pitfall of using high-end computer graphics to “fix it in post.” Learn how to effectively photograph foreground miniatures, matte paintings, green screen set ups, miniatures, crowd replication, explosions, and so much more to create elements that will composite together flawlessly... [more]

Portable Video: ENG & EFP, 5th Edition

Portable Video: ENG & EFP, 5th Edition
Norman J Medoff
Edward J. Fink

ISBN: 978-0-240-80797-3

Portable Video: ENG and EFP, Fifth Edition focuses on the techniques and technology of single camera electronic news gathering and electronic field production. Covering everything from basic creative and technical editing techniques to budgets and copyright issues, it is accessible to students who need information on new advances in technique and equipment.

New to this edition:
• Completely revised chapters on postproduction and editing • Over 60 new illustrations and figures • New appendices on script formatting and storyboard guidelines... [more]

The Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, 3rd Edition

The Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound, 3rd Edition
David Yewdall
ISBN: 978-0-240-80865-9

NEW TO THIS EDITION:
• a DVD with video demos of techniques, sound clips, examples from the author's films, effects, and more! • More information on low-budget techniques • Information on workflows and techniques for new formats such as High Def

Written by an experienced author, craftsman, and teacher, Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound relies on the experience of the author and other top sound craftspeople to provide a comprehensive explanation of film sound, including mixing, dubbing, workflow, budgeting, and digital audio techniques. Firmly grounded in practical techniques, this book provides numerous real-life examples and relevant technical data, as well as an appreciation of all the processes involved in creating motion picture sound. Extensive information on Pro Tools and Final Cut Pro is included... [more]

Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, 3rd Edition

Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, 3rd Edition
David K Irving
Peter W. Rea

ISBN: 978-0-240-80735-5

New to this edition:
• A case study of an animated film • Fast-changing technology brought up to date • Updated postproduction section • Information on HD formats

Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video is the definitive book on the subject for beginning filmmakers and students. The book clearly illustrates all of the steps involved in preproduction, production, postproduction, and distribution. Its unique two-fold approach looks at filmmaking from the perspectives of both producer and director, and explains how their separate energies must combine to create a successful short film or video, from script to final product... [more]

Television Sports Production, 4th Edition

Television Sports Production, 4th Edition
Jim Owens
ISBN: 978-0-240-80916-8

Television sports production is difficult, and producing a remote sports event is arguably the most complicated to orchestrate. Many factors can adversely affect your production, including weather, lighting, and natural sound. A successful production is dependent on extensive planning, from budgets, technology and location to the intricacies of the sport itself. With so much at stake, why not learn from the experts?... [more]

Documentary Storytelling: Making Stronger and More Dramatic Nonfiction Films, 2nd Edition

Documentary Storytelling: Making Stronger and More Dramatic Nonfiction Films, 2nd Edition
Sheila Curran Bernard
ISBN: 978-0-240-80875-8

NEW TO THIS EDITION:
• Two new case studies (Murderball and Super Size Me) • New and updated interview chapters, including a conversation with BBC commissioning editor Nick Fraser • More attention to lower-budget independent work • More attention to internationally-distributed projects, including Born into Brothels

Documentary Storytelling offers a unique in-depth look at story and structure as applied not to Hollywood fiction, but to films and videos based on factual material and the drama of real life. With the growing popularity of documentaries in today’s global media marketplace, demand for powerful, memorable storytelling has never been higher ... [more]

The Director's Idea: The Path to Great Directing

The Director's Idea: The Path to Great Directing
Ken Dancyger
ISBN: 978-0-240-80681-5

As a director, you must have a concept, a "director's idea", to shape your approach to the actors, the camera, and the script. With this clear idea your film will be deeper and more effective, and you will be able to differentiate--and therefore make the choice--between competent directing and great directing. Using case studies of famous directors as real-world examples of "director's ideas", the author has provided the theory and the practice to help directors immediately improve their work and for students that aspire to be great directors!... [more]

Directing and Producing for Television: A Format Approach, 3rd Edition

Directing and Producing for Television: A Format Approach, 3rd Edition
Ivan Cury
ISBN: 978-0-240-80827-7

New to the third edition:
• Key updates on digital cameras and editing technologies. • A chapter on remote broadcasting highlights important considerations when producing sporting events. • International glossary containing who’s who and what’s what information applicable to the US and UK make this the ultimate guide for any television format.

Directing and Producing for Television is based on the author's years of experience working in television and academia. Finding that many new-comers were adept at handling equipment but often lacking in actual production technique, this guide addresses what outlines are needed by whom and why; how to mark a script; what a rehearsal agenda ought to be... [more]

Changing Direction: A Practical Approach to Directing Actors in Film and Theatre

Changing Direction: A Practical Approach to Directing Actors in Film and Theatre
Foreword by Ang Lee
Lenore DeKoven

ISBN: 978-0-240-80664-8

The approach presented in this book, honed after years of on-set experience and teaching at UCLA, NYU, and Columbia, and endorsed by many in the industry, including director Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and producer/actor Edward Asner, aims to provide a helpful reference and resource for directors and actors alike. It combines underlying theory with dozens of exercises designed to reveal the actor’s craft. There is material on constructing the throughline, analyzing the script, character needs, the casting and rehearsal processes, film vs. theater procedures as well as the actor and the camera... [more]

Film Production Management, 3rd Edition

Film Production Management, 3rd Edition
Bastian Cleve
ISBN: 978-0-240-80695-2

Film Production Management will tell film students in step-by-step detail how to produce a screenplay and get it onto the big screen. This book will be an indispensable educational resource for you on a day-to-day basis. This updated edition remains true to the practical, hands-on approach that has made previous editions so successful, and has been updated with revised forms, permits, and budgets applicable to all productions; contains important information on standards and typical processes and practices; includes the latest information available on technological advances such as digital FX; and discusses the impact of the Internet on filmmaking... [more]

Sound for Digital Video

Sound for Digital Video
Tomlinson Holman
ISBN: 978-0-240-80720-1

The distinguishing feature of many low-budget films and TV shows is often the poor sound quality. Now, filmmakers shooting DV on a limited budget can learn from Tomlinson Holman, a film sound production pioneer, how to make their films sound like fully professional productions. Holman offers suggestions that you can apply to your own project from preproduction through postproduction and provides tips and solutions on production, editing, and mixing... [more]

Portable Video: ENG & EFP, 5th Edition

Single-Camera Video Production, 4th Edition
Robert B. Musburger
ISBN: 978-0-240-80706-5

Single-camera Video Production, Fourth Edition clearly explains to the student the technology and the equipment of video production and details step-by-step the professional-level techniques that can be applied to any type of production or budget. In addition, this manual will train you to integrate technique, equipment, and creative concerns within the production process—from preproduction planning through final editing... [more]


Practical Cinematography, 2nd Edition

Practical Cinematography, 2nd Edition
Paul Wheeler
ISBN: 978-0-240-51962-3

Filmmaking is an art, but, like so many art forms, there are basic underlying tools and techniques and a body theoretical knowledge that must be understood and mastered before artistic expression can flourish. This book is an invaluable resource for all aspiring DoPs.

Practical Cinematography can be dipped into for quick reference — perhaps to answer a specific question or deal with practical problems relating to a shoot — or read from cover to cover. It discusses the principles of cinematography and the expertise which is unique to the Director of Photography (DoP). It deals with all the basic theory such as color temperature and sensitometry, and all the practical things a DoP needs to know, from the make-up of the crew to how to prepare an equipment list... [more]

Grammar of the Shot

Placing Shadows: Lighting Techniques for Video Production, 3rd Edition
Chuck Gloman
Tom LeTourneau

ISBN: 978-0-240-80661-7

A mix of theory and practical applications, Placing Shadows covers the physical properties of light and the selection of proper instruments for the best possible effect. For the student, advanced amateur, and pros trying to enhance the look of their productions, this book examines the fundamentals and is also a solid reference for tips on better performance... [more]

Lighting for Digital Video and Television, 2nd Edition

Lighting for Digital Video and Television, 2nd Edition
John Jackman
ISBN: 978-1-57820-251-5

Digital video students and enthusiasts must learn lighting fundamentals and techniques to enhance the visual quality of their work. Moreover, since lighting specifications for digital video differ significantly from those for analog video or film, professional videographers and cinematographers must learn how to adapt their lighting skills for this new digital medium to ensure that the final product meets broadcast standards.... [more]


Writing the Short Film, 3rd Edition

Writing the Short Film, 3rd Edition
Patricia Cooper
Ken Dancyger

ISBN: 978-0-240-80588-7

The short film is a unique narrative art form that, while lending itself to experimentation, requires tremendous discipline in following traditional filmic considerations. This book takes the student and novice screenwriter through the storytelling process- from conception, to visualization, to dramatization, to characterization and dialogue- and teaches them how to create a dramatic narrative that is at once short (approximately half an hour in length) and complete. Exercises, new examples of short screenplays, and an examination of various genres round out the discussion... [more]

Set Lighting Technician's Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution, 3rd Edition

Set Lighting Technician's Handbook: Film Lighting Equipment, Practice, and Electrical Distribution, 3rd Edition
Harry Box
ISBN: 978-0-240-80495-8

Comprehensive. Detailed. Practical. Set Lighting Technician's Handbook, Third Edition is a friendly, hands-on manual covering the day-to-day practices, equipment, and tricks of the trade essential to anyone doing motion picture lighting. This handbook offers a wealth of practical technical information, useful techniques, as well as aesthetic discussions... [more]


Cinematography: Theory and Practice: Image Making for Cinematographers, Directors, and Videographers

Cinematography: Theory and Practice: Image Making for Cinematographers, Directors, and Videographers
Blain Brown
ISBN: 978-0-240-80500-9

Lavishly produced and illustrated, Cinematography covers the entire range of the profession. The book is not just a comprehensive guide to current professional practice; it goes beyond to explain the theory behind the practice, so you understand how the rules came about and when it's appropriate to break them. In addition, directors will benefit from the book's focus on the body of knowledge they should share with their Director of Photography... [more]

Grammar of the Shot

Grammar of the Shot, 2nd Edition
Roy Thompson
Christopher Bowen

ISBN: 978-0-080-92705-3

Students learn how to use the basic “grammar” of making films and videos in Grammar of the Shot. This book shows students in no uncertain terms what they absolutely need to know to put together their own films or videos, shot by shot. Whether they are just learning how to frame a shot or if a refresher is needed, this book gives students a basic toolkit of how to build a successful visual story that flows smoothly... [more]


Video Shooter

Video Shooter, 2nd Edition
Barry Braverman
ISBN: 978-0-080-92817-3

Tired of the all the Digital Filmmaking guidebooks that only give the nuts and bolts of how to use a camera? Video Shooter 2e takes that how-to knowledge and takes it a step further by showing students how to craft a story in their video. Barry Braverman is a highly experienced shooter whose name is gold in the field. This book covers everything from framing a shot, to lighting, to the type of camera (and tripod) one should use, and perhaps most importantly--how to translate the use of all this equipment and techniques into a story... [more]

The Complete Film Production Handbook, 3rd Edition

The Complete Film Production Handbook, 3rd Edition
Eve Light Honthaner
ISBN: 978-0-240-80419-4

The Complete Film Production Handbook is a comprehensive step-by-step guide covering the essentials of the business, from checklists and sample pre-production and post production schedules to contracts and company policies relating to insurance, talent management, and even customs and immigration details. The book contains all of the many necessary forms including SAG, DGA, and WGA forms, together with standard production forms, deal memos, and release forms which are found both in the book and on companion CD... [more]

Sound for Film and Television, 2nd Edition

Sound for Film and Television, 2nd Edition
Tomlinson Holman
ISBN: 978-0-240-80453-8

Sound for Film and Television, Second Edition provides a thorough introduction to the fascinating field of recording, editing, mixing, and exhibiting film and television sound. It strikes a fine balance between aesthetic and technical content, combining theory and practice to approach sound as both an art and a science, as no other text has before. This edition includes new information on digital techniques as they have arisen in the industry, and expanded coverage of sound editing and design... [more]

Film & Video Courses
To find textbooks click the course headings below.

Film Production coures:

  • Voice & Vision
  • Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video

TV/Video Production courses:

  • Television Production, 14e
  • The Grip Book, 4e
  • Portable Video 5e
  • Video Production Handbook 4e
  • Television Sports Production
  • Single Camera Video Production

Media Production courses:

  • Introduction to Media Production
  • Making Media 2e

Cinematography courses:

  • Cinematography
  • The Visual Story 2e
  • Grammar of the Shot
  • Video Shooter
  • Filming the Fantastic
  • Practical Cinematography
  • The Camera Assistant's Manual 5e

Lighting courses:

  • Motion Picture and Video Lighting 2e
  • Lighting for DV and TV
  • Placing Shadows
  • Set Lighting Technician's Handbook

Screenwriting courses:

  • Crafting Short Screenplays that Connect
  • Writing the Short Film or Video

Directing courses:

  • Film Directing Fundamentals 3e
  • Directing: Film Techniques and Aesthetics
  • Directing the Documentary 4e
  • The Director's Idea
  • Directing and Producing for Television
  • Changing Direction

Documentary courses:

  • Archival Storytelling
  • Directing the Documentary 4e
  • Documentary Storytelling 2e
  • The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide

Producing courses:

  • Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video
  • Producing for TV and New Media

Editing Technique/Theory courses:

  • Grammar of the Edit
  • Technique of Film and Video Editing

Production Management courses:

  • The Complete Film Production Handbook
  • Film Production Management

Sound for Film and Video courses:

  • Sound for Digital Video
  • Practical Art of Motion Picture Sound
  • Producing Great Sound for Digital Video
  • Audio Postproduction for Digital Video 2e
  • Sound for Film and Television

Makeup courses:

  • Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen
  • The Makeup Artist Handbook
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