cinematography

Provides ten lessons on how to make a movie, focusing on writing, direction, and editing one's own film.

Presents a guide to creating stop-motion animation. Features step-by-step tutorials ranging from drawing a storyboard to post-production editing, full-color photographs and screenshots, case studies, and online resources.

A source of practical information and advice on the techniques and technologies needed to make movies.

"An ultra-low reading level coupled with high-interest content and visual appeal bring physical special effects to life in a whole new way. From huge explosions to blinding blizzards, incredible physical effects are explained in a way that will keep readers hooked. Fascinating details revealed in fact boxes add to readers' understanding of this action-packed thrill ride through the world of physical effects in movies"--Provided by the publisher.

Contains alphabetically arranged articles that provide illustrations and descriptions of one hundred of the most notable droids that appear in the "Star Wars" movies, video games, books, and other merchandise.

Photographs, diagrams, and text help explain the essential concepts and techniques of motion picture camerawork.

Offers filmmakers of all experience levels an overview of visual storytelling techniques, with examples from both classic and contemporary films that demonstrate basic and more advanced camera setups and stylistic methods.