Moviemakers' film club

Text and illustrations introduce young readers to the art of acting.

Text and illustrations introduce young readers to the art of film directing.

A guide to digital cinematography.

"Every spooky movie needs some creepy sounds. The sound designer is responsible for creating the mood that makes us want to hide under our seats. Besides recording sound effects, sound designers also capture actors' dialogue, decide what music will play in scenes and when, and work with composers. This fascinating volume will make readers appreciate what they hear in movies as well as how sounds can match perfectly to a film's visual elements. They'll discover tips and tricks of real-life sound designers and even learn about the physics of sound, a perfect accompaniment to the science classroom."--Amazon.com.

"Everyone loves a good twist in a movie and that moment of surprise when the audience screams. The screenwriter is the one to thank for memorable movie plots and characterizations. Creative writers will . . . figur[e] out how to take an original concept and create a script that Hollywood moguls will [want] to turn into a blockbuster. They'll learn how to seamlessly incorporate setting, dialogue, and stage directions into a . . . storyline. All the tips and tricks to successful screenwriting are in this . . . guide"--Amazon.com.

"One of the most crucial people behind the scenes in a movie is the film editor. Without this meticulous artist, a film would seem awkward, hard to follow, and unprofessional. The film editor knows when to cut the action of a scene and how to transition into the next scene flawlessly. They know when to use a close-up and how to add important visual effects. There's a lot to the art of film editing, but this filmmaker's guide is an accessible view into the fascinating career that movie enthusiasts may never have considered."--Amazon.com.