Attack of the Killer Video Book Take 2: Tips & Tricks for Young Directors - Softcover

Shulman, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1554513669 ISBN 13: 9781554513666

Publisher: Annick Press, 2012

Synopsis

These days, anyone can make a movie, but how do you make a good’ movie? This lighthearted and essential guide to creating video masterpieces covers all the fundamentals, from idea generation and organizing a shoot to piecing it together and the big premiere. Originally published in 2004, Attack of the Killer Video Book has become indispensable for budding filmmakers and video production classes. This edition has been revised to include new technology, with hot tips on digital cameras and editing; shooting on a phone or webcam; adding cool and safe special effects; and much more. Aspiring directors will discover tricks and techniques for becoming a camera sharpshooter; lighting like a pro; making awesome music videos; and using social networking sites to post and promote their movies. The friendly tone and hip, helpful illustrations keep information readily accessible. Attack of the Killer Video Book Take 2 makes creating dynamite videos easy.

About this title

About the Author:

Mark Shulman lives in New York and has written over 100 books for kids, including Scrawl.

Hazlitt Krog has worked in film, multimedia, and web production for 25 years.

Martha Newbigging is a graphic designer, web designer, and children's book illustrator.

Review:

[Review of earlier edition:] The layout makes good use of color boxes, tips on every page, and comic-style illustrations... useful. (GraceAnne A. DeCandidio Booklist 2004-05-15)

[Review of earlier edition:] An excellent and funny book that will help even the creatively challenged create masterpieces of video.... They take readers step-by-step through the technical aspects [and] finishes with suggestions for hosting a video premiere party.... The book is effortlessly funny, and the authors have very cool ideas to share with their readers. All of the information is presented in short, well-labeled sections that flow naturally through the stages of video production. Each section of the book is clearly illustrated with Martha Newbigging's cartoon drawings [which] in addition to adding colour and appeal to the book, often help to clarify the concept that is being explained in the text.... With its multitude of practical tips and breezy tone, Attack of the Killer Video Book will definitely appeal to all of the young Spielbergs out there. It is also likely to inspire those who would never have considered shooting a film to try it--all film-making mysteries are
revealed within. A great addition to any collection. Highly Recommended. (Grace Sheppard Canadian Materials 2004-06-18)

[Review of earlier edition:] Great fun to read and savvy enough to provide workable tips for serious videotaping. (Janet Groene Family Motor Coaching)

[Review of earlier edition:] How to make awesome home movies... all the tools you need to make a killer debut film. (Girls' Life 2004-04-01)

[Review of earlier edition:] Handy guide covers everything you need to know... This is a great book for kids: highly visual, funny and packed with information. I recommend it for your camera buff. (Sue Stauffacher Grand Rapids Press 2004-09-05)

[Review of earlier edition:] Extremely informative and humorous... An excellent resource for those aspiring to become involved in the movie production business. (Anne Hatcher Resource Links)

[Review of earlier edition:] This lighthearted primer uses lots of humor and colorful, cartoon-style illustrations to encourage readers to do a little planning, grab whatever video equipment and production supplies they can scrape together, and start having some big-time creative fun making their own movies... essential stuff aspiring filmmakers need to know. (Jeffrey Hastings School Library Journal)

[Review of earlier edition:] What a great book for aspiring filmmakers!... This book can be given to filmmakers of any age who are looking for an easy-to-read guide to the filmmaking process. (Victoria A. Vogel VOYA)

This is a terrific book...buy a couple of copies...in case one goes missing in action. It's that good. (CM 2012-05-25)

Written with youth in mind, the well-illustrated information pages about how to film and produce a video are guaranteed to grab and hold students' and teachers' attention.
If you're looking for information on integrating media into your literacy curriculum, this book includes practical, school-ready tips. (Amanda Parker Canadian Teacher Magazine)

About this edition

• Publisher: Annick Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1554513669
• ISBN 13: 9781554513666
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 76
• Illustrator: Newbigging Martha