films

Ian David Aronson | DV Filmmaking: From Start to Finish
PDF | 9MB | 290 pages | Publisher: O’Reilly Media; 1 edition (January 11, 2006) | ISBN: 0596008481
Thanks to the digital revolution, film artists now have a spectacular array of powerful, new, inexpensive tools for creative expression through digital film. The once powerful studios can no longer stifle an artist’s creativity. With the power of the Internet, film artists are finding once unimaginable ways to distribute their creations worldwide.
DV Filmmaking: From Start to Finish covers all aspects of the new digital video frontier, for amateurs and professionals alike–from the nuts and bolts of timecode and aspect ratio; to framing, lighting, and sound recording; as well as editing, special effects creation, and distribution.

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Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking: Practical Techniques for the Guerilla Filmmaker by Dan Rahmel
Publisher: Focal Press | Number Of Pages: 360 | Publication Date: 2004-03-30 | ISBN-10: 0240805461 | PDF | 14 Mb
Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking, an ideal book for the rapidly growing number of low-budget filmmakers, provides how-to information on the day-to-day techniques of actual low-budget production. Containing construction details describing how to replicate expensive tools for under $30 a piece, this book provides quick and inexpensive remedies to both the most common and most difficult production challenges. Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking is an invaluable resource to anyone looking to make a film without a big budget.
* Achieve professional results with inexpensive materials from your local hardware store
*A must-have reference for all low-budget and independent filmmakers
* Time-saving tips and techniques with easy-to-follow photos

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