The Filmmaker's Handbook

The authoritative guide to producing, directing, shooting, editing, and distributing your video or film

Widely acknowledged as the "bible" of video and film production, and used in courses around the world, "The Filmmaker's Handbook" is now updated with the latest advances in HD and new digital formats. For students and teachers, professionals and novices, this indispensable handbook covers all aspects of movie making.

Techniques for making dramatic features, documentaries, corporate, broadcast, and experimental videos and films

Shooting with DSLRs, video, film, and digital cinema cameras

Digital editing with the latest video editing systems

In-depth coverage of lenses, lighting, sound recording, and mixing

The business aspects of funding and producing your project

Getting your movie shown in theaters, on TV, and on the Web