
The Basics of Filmmaking
Screenwriting, Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Audio, & Editing
- 174 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Basics of Filmmaking
Screenwriting, Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Audio, & Editing
About this book
The Basics of Filmmaking is an introductory textbook tailored to the needs of beginning and intermediate film students and independent filmmakers that expertly guides you through the entirety of the craft, from screenwriting all the way through to editing, with detailed chapters covering each department involved in the filmmaking process.
The book takes a behind-the-scenes look at every aspect of the filmmaking process: writing the screenplay (and getting it critiqued by a professional), pre-production, cinematography, lighting, the shooting process, getting good audio, editing, and even going to a pitch meeting to sell it. It addresses the real fundamentals, the mechanics and the basic concepts of how to write, produce, direct, shoot, record, and edit your movie.
Written by Blain Brown, a seasoned expert who has worked professionally as a cinematographer, screenwriter, director, producer, line producer, assistant director, gaffer, grip, and editor; this is a must have resource for any filmmaking student.
Featuring an accompanying companion website with video examples of scene directing methods, continuity and coverage, working with the camera, lighting, audio, and editing, and downloadable production forms you can fill out and use for your projects.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- There are no rules in filmmaking, right?
- Top Ten Ways to Screw Up Your Movie
- WRITING YOUR STORY
- PRODUCTION
- THE AD TEAM
- CONTINUITY AND COVERAGE
- THE WORK OF THE DIRECTOR
- CINEMATOGRAPHY
- LIGHTING AND GRIP
- THE ART DEPARTMENT
- SLATING AND SCRIPTY
- AUDIO BASICS
- THE WORK OF THE EDITOR
- SAFETY ON THE SET
- GETTING STARTED IN THE BUSINESS
- TERMINOLOGY
- RESOURCES
- INDEX