Description
Book SynopsisPacked with full-color photos, and instruction, and simple examples, this book shows you how to write a script, create a storyboard, pick a set, light a scene, master top-quality sound, frame and shoot, edit, add special effects, and share your finished product with friends or a global audience.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Week 1: The Basic Digital Filmmaking Process 7
Project 0: Getting Started with Digital Filmmaking 9
Project 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 19
Project 2: Framing a Great Shot 40
Project 3: Making Your Film Sound Good 56
Project 4: Getting the Best Lighting 68
Project 5: Adding Magic by Editing 82
Week 2: Making a 60-Second Film Trailer 103
Project 6: Planning Your Film Trailer 105
Project 7: Shooting Your Trailer 116
Project 8: Setting the Pace and Mood with Editing 126
Week 3: Making a Documentary 155
Project 9: What Makes a Good Documentary? 157
Project 10: Shooting Your Documentary 165
Project 11: Overlaying and Underlaying in Editing 173
Week 4: Creating Your First Short Narrative Film 193
Project 12: Assembling Your Film Crew 195
Project 13: Telling Your Story 202
Project 14: Location Hunting and Props 212
Project 15: Choosing Actors For Your Film 219
Project 16: Planning Your Shots with a Storyboard 227
Project 17: Enhancing Your Shots 233
Project 18: Making It Sound Even Better 244
Project 19: Adding Mood with Lighting 252
Project 20: Time to Film 260
Project 21: Getting the Film Look with Editing 268
Project 22: Getting a Film Review 289
Index 296
