Movie Maker: The Ultimate Guide to Making Films

About this book

Action! Open the working clapper board to find everything an aspiring filmmaker needs to make a cool movie using a digital camera or cell phone. Do you know the difference between a close-up and a mid shot? A tilt and a pan? What does a cameras point of view have to do with telling a story? From gathering simple equipment to outlining a script from choosing a location to mastering the art of lighting and directing with finesse Movie Maker offers expert guidance (and top tips from professionals) to help kids create short dramas comedies documentaries and even animations. Its special features include: A working clapper-board/chalkboard A 48-page illustrated directors handbook A fill-in storyboard A CD of sound effects Costuming and props such as push-out mustaches and tattoo stickers Animation aids including a push-out studio set and characters Premiere night essentials: push-out tickets a poster template and more!