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Killer Camera Rigs That You Can Build, Third Edition
Killer Camera Rigs That You Can Build, Third Edition by Dan SelakovichFormat: Book - Paperback Killer Camera Rigs That You Can Build, Third Edition How to Build Your Own Camera Cranes, Car Mounts, Stabilizers, Dollies, and More! Dan Selakovich select a series "The singular beauty of this book is that Mr. Selakovich has successfully dedicated himself to producing clarity with every page." - Michael Fe
Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, Fourth Edition
Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, Fourth Edition by Peter W. Rea and David K. IrvingFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95 Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, Fourth Edition 4 Peter W. Rea David K. Irving select a series "This how-to book provides you with beneficial information, even if you aren't looking to make professional films or videos. The book breaks down the entire process. The authors have created an indis
Stand-Out Shorts
Stand-Out Shorts by Russell EvansFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $19.95 Stand-Out Shorts Shooting and Sharing Your Films Online Russell Evans select a series Making movies is no different than any other creative work - don't wait to be told you're good enough, just pick up a camera and start! Use this book to find out the essentials that work for most people, then go ahead and
Sound for Film and Television, Third Edition
Sound for Film and Television, Third Edition by Tomlinson HolmanFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95THX sound guru Tomlinson Holman gives readers the latest on creating great sound for film & television!
Single-Camera Video Production, Fifth Edition
Single-Camera Video Production, Fifth Edition by Robert B. Musburger, PhDFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $24.95Learn the basics of doing single camera video production!
The Filmmaker's Book of the Dead
The Filmmaker's Book of the Dead by Danny DravenFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $39.95 The Filmmaker's Book of the Dead How to Make Your Own Heart-Racing Horror Movie Danny Draven select a series "Danny Draven's book, The Filmmaker's Book of the Dead How to Make Your Own Heart-Racing Horror Movie is a terrific new 'How To' for aspiring indie horror filmmakers. In fact, there's a ton of great info
Produce Your Own Damn Movie!
Produce Your Own Damn Movie! by Lloyd Kaufman and Ashley Wren CollinsFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $19.95Introducing a new book series on guerrilla filmmaking by legendary independent filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman! Learn your own damn producing secrets!
Television Production, Fourteenth Edition
Television Production, Fourteenth Edition by Gerald Millerson and Jim OwensFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $64.95The bible of television production books--now thoroughly overhauled for the new millennium!
3D Movie Making
3D Movie Making by Bernard MendiburuFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95Hollywood is going 3D, readers learn how to adapt their production skills to this hot new medium so they can be part of the movement.
Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen
Special Make-up Effects for Stage & Screen by Todd DebreceniFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95 Special Makeup Effects for Stage and Screen Making and Applying Prosthetics Todd Debreceni select a series "I'm now insanely jealous of all the people who will learn from this book because this is the book I would have killed to have had when I was starting out....... IT'S NOT FAIR!!!" -Neill Gorton, BAFTA winn
Archival Storytelling: A Filmmaker's Guide to Finding, Using, and Licensing Third-Party Visuals and Music
Archival Storytelling: A Filmmaker’s Guide to Using, Finding, and Licensing Third-Party Visuals by Sheila Curran Bernard and Kenn RabinFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $36.95One-stop resource for resourcing archival material in your own films!
Producing for TV and New Media, Second Edition
Producing for TV and New Media, Second Edition by Cathrine KellisonFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $41.95This book instructs with clarity and insight, and gives real, practical, working knowledge from inside the world of TV and video production.
Video Production Handbook, Fourth Edition
Video Production Handbook by Gerald Millerson and Jim OwensFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $41.95The bible of television production books--now thoroughly overhauled for the new millennium!
Producing Video Podcasts
Producing Video Podcasts by Richard Harrington and Mark WeiserFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $39.95Video production pros join the podcast bandwagon with this concise, tailored information on how to creatively adapt their skills to this unique new medium.
The Makeup Artist Handbook
The Makeup Artist Handbook by Gretchen Davis and Mindy HallFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $46.95From special effects to High Definition: A full color,step-by-step guide for the TV/Film make-up artist!
The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction
The Art and Technique of Digital Color Correction by Steve HullfishFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95Provides direct access to the skills, insights and techniques of some of the postproduction industry's most prominent digital video colorists, delivering practical skills to the postproduction pro seeking to improve their color grading craft.
Power Filmmaking Kit
The Power Filmmaking Kit by Jason TomaricFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $39.95More than a book! This filmmaking kit will get you through your low-budget feature: no film school required.
The Videomaker Guide to  Video Production, Fourth Edition
The Videomaker Guide to Video Production by VideomakerFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $24.95 The Videomaker Guide to Video Production, Fourth Edition 4 Videomaker select a series "Beginners will likely find The Videomaker Guide to Video Production to be a helpful introduction to core principles, and even seasoned video professionals might find value in it as a well-organized reference guide. The upsi
Producing Flash CS3 Video
Producing Flash CS3 Video by John SkidgelFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $49.95Producing Flash CS3 Video Techniques for Video Pros and Web Designers John Skidgel select a series John has hit it out of the park. bringing the power and flexibility of Flash CS3 to bear alongside industry-proven video production know-how. If you want to get productive quickly with video in Flash CS3, this is
Voice and Vision:  A Creative Approach to Narrative Film and DV Production
Voice and Vision: A Creative Approach to Narrative Film and DV Production by Mick Hurbis-CherrierFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $51.95The next generation in film and video textbooks is here!
Portable Video, Fifth Edition
Portable Video by Norman Medoff and Edward J. FinkFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $55.95 Portable Video, Fifth Edition ENG & EFP 5 Norman Medoff Edward J. Fink select a series "Hundreds of thousands of people are dreaming of video fieldwork, but you are one step ahead of them because you are reading a book about how to do this well." - Matt York, Editor/Publisher, Videomaker Magazine "Excell
Studio Television Production and Directing
Studio Television Production and Directing by Andrew UtterbackFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $28.95Experience in a book--skip years of on-the-job training with this no nonsense guide to the basics of studio-based television!
Television Sports Production, Fourth Edition
Television Sports Production by Jim OwensFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $57.95The producers of the Olympics share all their secrets in this comprehensive guide for the many interested in the field of sports production!
Working with HDV
Working with HDV by Chuck Gloman and Mark J. PescatoreFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $42.95The DV revolution is over and the HDV revolution is on!
Reinventing Music Video
Reinventing Music Video by Matt HansonFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $50.95 Reinventing Music Video Next-generation directors, their inspiration and work Matt Hanson "This book is a fascinating and well-researched look at a new generation of directors working in the field of pop promos, one which continues to be enormously influential on the world of commercials." - Lurzer's Internatio
The Grip Book, Third Edition
The Grip Book, Third Edition by Michael UvaFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $46.95This indispensable reference for professional grips is back by popular demand
Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, Third Edition
Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video by David K. Irving and Peter W. ReaFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $57.95 Producing and Directing the Short Film and Video, Third Edition 3 David K. Irving Peter W. Rea select a series "This how-to book provides you with beneficial information, even if you aren't looking to make professional films or videos. The book breaks down the entire process. The authors have created an indisp
Television Technology Demystified
Television Technology Demystified by Aleksandar Louis TodorovicFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $48.95Television production technology explained without mathematics or intricate diagrams
The Wedding Video Handbook
The Wedding Video Handbook by Kirk BarberFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $40.95 The Wedding Video Handbook How to Succeed in the Wedding Video Business Kirk Barber DV Expert Series "In The Wedding Video Handbook, Barber charts a course to success in the field....Barber's book, is most effective in its discussions of how to establish and grow your business, and how to capture the essential
Producing 24p Video
Producing 24p Video by John SkidgelFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $62.95 Producing 24p Video Covers the Canon XL2 and the Panasonic DVX-100a DV Expert Series John Skidgel DV Expert Series Producing 24pP Video demystifies the emerging standards of film and video production and discusses the 24p video film format to help novice and experienced filmmakers alike learn how to better
Producing for TV and Video
Producing for TV and Video by Cathrine KellisonFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $45.95 Producing for TV and Video A Real-World Approach Cathrine Kellison "It is a definitive guide to what to do and what not to do in becoming a professional and successful television producer .... a must read for students and practitioners who want a complete road map through the maze of televison production.Her ch
Film Production Management, Third Edition
Film Production Management by Bastian CleveFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $34.95The same thorough, practical handbook updated with the latest forms and technological advances
Sound for Digital Video
Sound for Digital Video by Tomlinson HolmanFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $48.95Learn how to get great sound on a limited budget!
Essential Digital Video Handbook
Essential Digital Video Handbook by Pete MayFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $32.95 Essential Digital Video Handbook A Comprehensive Guide to Making Videos That Make Money Pete May The digital video revolution has blurred the lines between professional and amateur equipment, with some Hollywood movies being shot and edited using the same technology that families use for their vacation foot
Video Production Workshop
Video Production Workshop by Tom WolskyFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $40.95 Video Production Workshop DMA Series Tom Wolsky "If you want to learn editing, look no further…[Tom Wolsky] has proven himself an excellent teacher..." -Phil Gibson, president, Digital Media Academy Video Production Workshop is the first book written to be accessible and appealing to a younger, d
Single-Camera Video Production, Fourth Edition
Single-Camera Video Production, Fourth Edition by Robert B. Musburger, PhDFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $32.95Acquire the basic knowledge needed to plan, shoot, and edit field and in-studio video productions!
TV Commercials: How to Make Them
TV Commercials: How to Make Them by Ivan CuryFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $50.95A comprehensive guide to production techniques for making commercials
Raindance Producers' Lab Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking
Raindance Producers' Lab Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking by Elliot GroveFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $42.95 Raindance Producers' Lab Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking Elliot Grove Out of general interest I bought this book and read it. I found it so inspirational that I'm determined to have a go at writing a screenplay myself. However, the real clincher was the brilliant offer of an acceptance to the Raindance Gallery of Re
Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking
Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking by Dan RahmelFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $41.95Learn the techniques to create a professional- looking film with a low-budget!
Make-Up, Hair  and Costume for Film and Television
Make-Up, Hair and Costume for Film and Television by Jan MusgroveFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $38.95 Make-Up, Hair and Costume for Film and Television Jan Musgrove "If you are a beginner after a succinct point of call, pop this manual in your bag as a point of reference as it will take you through the basics and equip you with a useful overview of the industry." Warpaint An introductory guide for students
Interactive Television Production
Interactive Television Production by Mark GawlinskiFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $61.95 Interactive Television Production Mark Gawlinski "....written in simple, easy-to-understand English and offers a great deal of value to anyone working in this industry, whether a novice or experienced commercial or technical manager. Its an ideal 'handbook' and includes chapters commencing with the introductor
Audio for Single Camera Operation
Audio for Single Camera Operation by Tony GrantFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $32.95 Audio for Single Camera Operation Tony Grant "Grant is an experienced engineer imparting valuable information to any budding or novice practitioner." Lighting & Sound "The book is interesting and informative...I would recommend it both to those starting out as camera operators and sound recordists, and to
The Art of Film Acting
The Art of Film Acting by Jeremiah ComeyFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $30.95 The Art of Film Acting A Guide For Actors and Directors Jeremiah Comey "I walked into Jeremiah Comey's Studio as green as they get, and he helped me to become100% percent comfortable in front of the camera. I owe him a lot." -Johnny Knoxville, Actor, "The Ringer," "Dukes of Hazzard," "Men in Black II," and Ex
Uva's Guide To Cranes, Dollies, and Remote Heads
Uva's Guide To Cranes, Dollies, and Remote Heads by Michael Uva and Sabrina UvaFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $50.95 Uva's Guide To Cranes, Dollies, and Remote Heads Michael Uva Sabrina Uva select a series Uva's Guide To Cranes, Dollies, and Remote Heads is a comprehensive guide to all the latest equipment-what it is, how to use it and where to find it. This new book is designed to provide the more experienced profession
Sound for Film and Television, Second Edition
Sound for Film and Television, Second Edition by Tomlinson HolmanFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $57.95 Sound for Film and Television, Second Edition 2 Tomlinson Holman "The best overall technical introduction to film sound...As one would expect from the developer of the THX Sound System, among many other achievements, this book has a comprehensive approach and features one of the best introductions to psychoacou
DVCAM
DVCAM by Jon Fauer, ASCFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $41.95 DVCAM A Practical Guide to the Professional System Jon Fauer, ASC "What I found was a well laid out book with comparisons not so much of manufactures but of formats. The virtues of DVCAM are well laid out in language that is easy to understand for the layman but not so simplistic that a professional can't get s
Basics of the Video Production Diary
Basics of the Video Production Diary by Des LyverFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $35.95 Basics of the Video Production Diary Des Lyver 'A good start for runners and would be producers... It gives some good basic pointers and its organisational approach highlights some pitfalls that are often overlooked and neglected.' www.thetuckshop.com e-newsletter, September 2001 "...a well-written...interesti
Shooting Digital Video
Shooting Digital Video by Jon Fauer, ASCFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $51.95 Shooting Digital Video Jon Fauer, ASC "Rich with illustrations and examples, this book is a must-have for serious videographers working with the digital video format. It covers everything from inserting a tape, to tripods, to lighting, all in a user-friendly format. It has valuable sections about equipment sele
The Complete Film Production Handbook, Third Edition
The Complete Film Production Handbook, 3e by Eve Light HonthanerFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $60.95 The Complete Film Production Handbook, Third Edition 3 Eve Light Honthaner select a series "Concise and complete, book is a how-to, how-not-to, where-to-find, where-to-go and what-to-do on filmmaking. A must for novices." - Variety "...practical, accessible and essential reference for novice filmmakers, and i
Production Safety for Film, Television and Video
Production Safety for Film, Television and Video by Robin SmallFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $69.95 Production Safety for Film, Television and Video Robin Small select a series Covering all aspects of production safety, this is an invaluable reference guide for the independent programme maker, freelancer, manager, producer, tutor and student filmmaker. Robin Small identifies all the major risks and gives
Continuity Supervisor, Fourth Edition
Continuity Supervisor, Fourth Edition by Avril RowlandsFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $42.95 Continuity Supervisor, Fourth Edition 4 Avril Rowlands select a series Review of previous edition: 'As production techniques become more sophisticated, maintaining continuity becomes a greater challenge. Books like this one can help. Most independent videomakers will find The Continuity Handbook very helpful.
Multiskilling for Television Production
Multiskilling for Television Production by PETER WARD, Alan Bermingham and Chris WherryFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $96.95 Multiskilling for Television Production PETER WARD Alan Bermingham Chris Wherry 'The range of topics covered is so wide that a brief review is virtually impossible...each chapter is essentially a book in itself. Contained herein is a phenomenal amount of factual information, well laid out and explained in an
Sound Person's Guide to Video
Sound Person's Guide to Video by David MellorFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $58.95 Sound Person's Guide to Video David Mellor select a series "It's an interesting and informative book, covering everything from cameras to cinema projection, plus the principles behind such equipment." - Lighting and Sound International An essential guide to all aspects of video technology for sound technici
Uva's Rigging Guide for Studio and Location
Uva's Rigging Guide for Studio and Location by Michael Uva and Sabrina UvaFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $70.95 Uva's Rigging Guide for Studio and Location Michael Uva Sabrina Uva select a series Readers of Mike Uva's GRIP BOOK who are interested in more detailed information on the work of the grip department will welcome his new rigging manual, clearly detailing all the ways to mount cameras and lights both on a se
Guerrilla TV
Guerrilla TV by Ian LewisFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $63.95 Guerrilla TV Low budget programme making Ian Lewis "This book will provide invaluable tips, guidance, and mentoring." - Focus magazine 'If you're wanting to make television and finally put your ideas to bed, there is no finer companion for your travels. From its slick design through to thorough content, it sho
The Digital Producer
The Digital Producer by Curtis Poole and Ellen FeldmanFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $74.95 The Digital Producer Getting It Done with Computer-Based Tools Curtis Poole Ellen Feldman select a series The Digital Producer offers many ideas for streamlining your productions with your PC's help. There are a lot of acquisition, production and post-production ideas." - Videomaker A guide to producing v
Production Management for Film and Video, Third Edition
Production Management for Film and Video, Third Edition by RICHARD GATESFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $63.95 Production Management for Film and Video, Third Edition 3 RICHARD GATES Packed with step by step information, hints and tips, this book provides all the basic information needed to production manage a film or video from beginning to end - from idea to delivery. Production Management for Film and Video g
Basics of Video Sound, Second Edition
Basics of Video Sound, Second Edition by Des LyverFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $36.95 Basics of Video Sound, Second Edition 2 Des Lyver Now fully updated to reflect the latest advances, the second edition of Basics of Video Sound is a primer for anyone wishing to learn about recording sound. It describes the principles and processes involved in obtaining professional results in educational,
Television Program Making
Television Program Making by Colin HartFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $69.95 Television Program Making Everything you need to know to get started Colin Hart This book is for anyone starting out or hoping to work in the ever-expanding world of television and video. Everyone involved in a TV or video production is contributing to the program making process. They all need to know and u
Script Supervising and Film Continuity, Third Edition
Script Supervising and Film Continuity, Third Edition by Pat P MillerFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $46.95 Script Supervising and Film Continuity, Third Edition 3 Pat P Miller 'Full of useful illustrations, forms and diagrams...' - Videomaker "Script Supervising and Film Continuity is a must for those would-be directors, writers, and editors who are long on ambition and short on experience. By divulging the techni