Digital Filmmaking ─ An Introduction

Shaner (film/video, UCLA Extension) provides instruction on the basics of digital filmmaking, from choosing equipment and writing to shooting and post-production work. He outlines options for camera, computer, lighting and sound equipment and the fundamentals of their operation; explores story formats and other scriptwriting considerations; and describes the visual vocabulary of film making. He offers practical guidance in direction, working with actors, pre-production and production, including particular techniques for specific situations such as documentaries, interviews, multi-camera shoots, and narrative pieces. He also covers editing and post-production, as well as touching upon business issues such as networking, financing and self promotion. Each chapter includes bullet points of key terms, extensive visual aids, review and discussion questions, and suggested fieldwork and research projects. The DVD contains film shorts and figures from the text. Distributed by International Publishers Marketing. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)