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9780240516578: Practical DV Filmmaking: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners (Book & CD-ROM)

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A guide for the complete beginner, Practical DV Filmmaking provides a practical guide to the process of making a film with low-cost digital equipment: from development through to production, post-production and distribution. Whilst the technical tools you need are fully explained, the book concentrates on filmmaking principles throughout, illustrating how these tools can be used to achieve stylistic approaches for innovative filmmaking.
The book assumes no background knowledge in either technology or filmmaking and is divided into four key areas:

DEVELOPMENT: turn your idea into a workable script, storyboard and schedule.

PRODUCTION: develop skills to shoot original short films and turn a zero-to-low budget to your advantage.

POST-PRODUCTION: learn basic editing techniques to enhance your original idea using iMovie, Premiere and Director. Free tryout software is included on the accompanying CD-ROM.

DISTRIBUTION: set up a website and use the internet to promote your film. Includes numerous links to useful websites. Plus top tips for how to enter a film festival.

Projects enable you to master each step of the process taking you through different aspects of filmmaking today. Gradually you will find out where your strengths lie and how to make the most of them. The book also encourages stylistic development by introducing theoretical approaches to filmmaking as well as a summary of 100 must-see films that demonstrate the principles of filmmaking. A glossary of terms plus an appendix of resources make this guide a one-stop essential handbook to DV filmmaking practice for beginners and students filmmakers.

Actively encouraging you to further your career the book investigates how to apply for entrance for film festivals, while the CD-Rom offers 3 different tryout versions of editing software; comprehensive lists of international film courses and festivals; information on promotion and publicity and how to build a website; a film budgeting template and interviews with some of the key figures in the industry today.

* Master low-budget filmmaking principles with easy step-by-step techniques and practical projects

* Develop a real world perspective through case studies and interviews with successful filmmakers

* Combine technical know-how with stylistic approaches to filmmaking.

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A complete low-budget filmmaking guide for beginners

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The book has an accessible layout, with examples taken from student films as well as real-world blockbusters. Projects are included to enable you to master each step of the process taking you through different aspects of filmmaking today. Gradually you will find out where your strengths lie and how to make the most of them. The book includes a discussion of theoretical approaches to film, in particular an outline guide to current film theories, encouraging the budding filmmaker to get to grips with the contemporary scene. Also detailed are 100 must-see films that demonstrate the principles of filmmaking and a glossary of DV filmmaking terms. Also covered is the role of the Internet and the effects it has had on the filmmaking industry, looking in particular at how to make and sell Internet movies. Numerous links to websites are provided throughout the book offering more specialized and in-depth information. Actively encouraging you to further your career the book investigates how to apply for entrance for film festivals, while the CD-Rom offers 3 different tryout versions of editing software, comprehensive lists of films courses and festivals around the world, information on promotion and publicity and how to build a website, a film budgeting template and interviews with some of the key figures in the industry today. The book, which assumes no background knowledge in either technology or filmmaking, is split into four key areas: Development: This section looks at format and equipment. It shows how to develop an idea into a workable script, storyboard and schedule. Projects lead you through the conversion of ideas to images and looks at basic ways of sequencing images. Production: An opportunity to develop skills to shoot original short films, projects cover a range of approaches and show what can be achieved with a simple camcorder. You will be encouraged to use a zero-to-low budget environment to your advantage. Post-Production: Covers basic editing techniques to structure and enhance the original idea using iMovie, Premiere and Director. Free tryout software is included on the accompanying CD-ROM. Distribution: How to set up a broadcast web site, using the Internet to promote your film, what streaming software does and how it works, getting funding for your production.

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  • PublisherFocal Pr
  • Publication date2002
  • ISBN 10 0240516575
  • ISBN 13 9780240516578
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