Summary: Make a Great Short Film is a jargon-free, straightforward guide for all budding film makers. Covering every aspect of making a film, from scriptwriting, casting and cameras to lighting, financing, filming and editing, this is the most comprehensive, user-friendly guide on the market.This new edition has been fully updated to take into account the most recent technological developments in the industry, particularly in terms of advancements in cameras and editing software. Tom Holden will explain the pitfalls, benefits and possibilities offered by this new technology to ensure you don't get bogged down by industry jargon but know what is going to work best for you.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of psychology.FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of psychology.FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Straightforward, jargon-free guide to all aspects of film making.Covers everything from screenwriting, casting and cameras to filming, editing and financing.Fully updated to take into account the most recent developments in film making.Publishing at the same time as Make a Great Home Movie.
Table of Contents: Introduction01 Getting ready02 Script writing03 Casting and rehearsals04 Cameras05 Using your camera06 Lights and lighting07 Sound08 Locations and obtaining support09 Financing your film10 Fine tuning your vision11 Silence on set ... and action12 Completing the moving jigsaw13 Showing your film14 Confessions of a film makerGlossaryTaking it furtherIndex
About the Author(s): Tom Holden has worked in television, film and video since the 1990s. He has worked internationally and taught film making and broadcast journalism at various colleges and universities. He currently works as a video director at the United Nations.
Readership: All those interested in making their own film as well as those visiting film courses
