Includes index.

Film and video : history and technical aspects -- The camera -- Picture composition -- Lenses, light, and 'lectricity -- Production audio -- The three stages of production -- Pre-production : the planning stage -- Production -- Post-production -- That's a wrap.

Digital video cameras are everywhere--even on our phones! But cameras don't make great movies; filmmakers do. Written by a seasoned pro with 40 years of teaching experience, this is your illustrated introduction to all technical aspects of digital filmmaking. Featuring clear, concise instruction--accompanied by online video demonstrations--this guide covers the best methods and techniques to plan and script projects; set up lighting, microphones, and cameras; and shoot, edit, and apply postproduction effects and other finishing touches.--From publisher description.