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What, me direct?

Learn the 10 commandments of directing from Lloyd Kaufman, plus the all-important 11th: forget the first 10 and
Direct Your Own Damn Movie!

Featuring expert advice from:
Eli Roth
Jenna Fischer
Stan Lee
Ron Jeremy
James Gunn
...and many more!

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The Power Filmmaking Kit

The Power Filmmaking Kit

By Jason Tomaric

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The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide

The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide

By Anthony Artis

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The Avid Handbook, 5e

The Avid Handbook

By Greg Staten, Steve Bayes

The Avid Handbook caters to intermediate/advanced video editors who are ready to unleash the full power of the Avid but don't know where to start.

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Stacey Parks

Stacey Parks is the author of the “Inside Guide To Independent Film Distribution”.
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Bestsellers

Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects 4

Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects

By Chris Meyer and Trish Meyer

Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects Essential and Advanced Techniques 4 Chris Meyer Trish Meyer select a series Two volumes combined into one comprehensive, full-color guide of real-world production techniques Updated for After Effects CS3 A companion DVD packed with

Documentary Storytelling

Documentary Storytelling

By Sheila Curran Bernard

Storytelling techniques are one of the most powerful tools in the documentary filmmaker's arsenal. Learn how to harness them with this book.

Filmmakers and Financing

Filmmakers and Financing

By Louise Levison

This popular guide to writing a business plan, by Louise Levison, who developed the plan for the indie runaway success, "The Blair Witch Project," contains completely revised and updated industry data.

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Featured Series

Hands-On Guide to Flash Video The Hands-On Guide series, led by industry veteran Dan Rayburn, serves as the ultimate resource in streaming and digital media-based subjects for industry professionals. The books cover solutions for enterprise, media and entertainment, and educational institutions.

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