Book description
Quickly learn the basics of DV filmmaking without the need for any training with the short cuts found in this book. Featuring blueprints to help you structure and complete certain types of films, key cards that help explain the essential knowledge in a way that is readily accessible during shooting, and 200 easy-to-read tables packed with information, Russell Evans breaks down the art of digital video creation in a concise and fun format that makes it easy to pick up and start shooting. You'll learn how to do everything from script writing to sound recording, and before you know it, you'll be creating your own short films, music videos, school projects, or web videos.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Stand-Out Shorts
- Full Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Why Make Movies?
- Thanks
- Start Here
- Quotes
- How to Use This Book
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Section 1 Prep
- Chapter 1 Ideas
- Chapter 2 Buying a Camera
- Chapter 3 Scriptwriting
- Chapter 4 Budgets
- Chapter 5 Designing Your Movie
- Chapter 6 Cast and Crew Online
- Chapter 7 Previz
- Chapter 8 Script Breakdown and Shot List
- Chapter 9 Law and the Movies
- Chapter 10 Working with Locations
- Chapter 11 Brief Directory of All the Paperwork You Need
- Section 2 Shoot
- Section 3 Cut
- Section 4 Share Online
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Section 5 Make Any Movie
- Chapter 33 Genre: Drama
- Chapter 34 Genre: Horror
- Chapter 35 Sci-fi
- Chapter 36 Comedy
- Chapter 37 Drama: Noir/Thriller
- Chapter 38 Documentary
- Chapter 39 Music Promo
- Chapter 40 Citizens News/Video Journalist
- Chapter 41 (Extreme) Sports Movie
- Chapter 42 Drama: War Film
- Chapter 43 Freecording
- Chapter 44 Road Movie
- Chapter 45 Drama: Western
- Chapter 46 Howcast
- Section 6 Make It Happen: Schedules
- Index
Product information
- Title: Stand-Out Shorts
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2012
- Publisher(s): Focal Press
- ISBN: 9781136057731
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