Filmmaking and Postproduction Books

New and Published Books

1. Sound for Digital Video

   2nd Edition

   By Tomlinson Holman, Arthur Baum

   Achieve professional quality sound on a limited budget! Harness all new, Hollywood style audio techniques to bring your independent film and video productions to the next level. In Sound for Digital Video, Second Edition industry experts Tomlinson Holman and Arthur Baum give you the tools and...

   Published March 21st 2013 by Focal Press
2. Audio Production Worktext

   Concepts, Techniques, and Equipment, 7th Edition

   By Samuel Sauls, Craig Stark

   Expanded to emphasize the impact media convergence has had on radio production, Audio Production Worktext, Seventh Edition provides a robust introduction to the modern radio production studio, the equipment found in that studio, and the basic techniques needed to accomplish radio production work,...

   Published March 10th 2013 by Focal Press
3. The Camera Assistant's Manual

   6th Edition

   By David E. Elkins, SOC

   Excel as an Assistant Cameraman (AC) in today’s evolving film industry with this updated classic. Learn what to do—and what NOT to do—during production and get the job done right the first time. The Camera Assistant’s Manual, Sixth Edition covers the basics of cinematography and provides you with...

   Published February 24th 2013 by Focal Press
4. Storytelling Across Worlds: Transmedia for Creatives and Producers

   By Tom Dowd, Michael Niederman, Michael Fry, Josef Steiff

   Don’t restrict your creative property to one media channel. Make the essential leap to transmedia! From film to television to games and beyond, Storytelling Across Worlds gives you the tools to weave a narrative universe across multiple platforms and meet the insatiable demand of today’s audience...

   Published February 24th 2013 by Focal Press
5. The Casting Handbook

   For Film and Theatre Makers

   By Suzy Catliff, Jennifer Granville

   Casting is a crucial creative element of any production - and yet the craft and skills needed to put together a successful and exciting cast are often overlooked. The Casting Handbook explains the casting process from beginning to end and covers everything producers and directors needs to know – as...

   Published February 13th 2013 by Routledge
6. Grammar of the Shot

   3rd Edition

   By Christopher Bowen, Roy Thompson

   Whether you're just learning how to frame a shot or simply looking for a refresher, the third edition of Grammar of the Shot gives you the tools you need to build a successful visual story that flows smoothly and makes sense to your audience.Understand the basic building blocks essential for...

   Published February 13th 2013 by Focal Press
7. Preparing For Takeoff

   Preproduction for the Independent Filmmaker

   By Arthur Vincie

   You have the camera, time, money (or credit card), so why don't you just start shooting? Preparing for Takeoff will give you the tools you need to fully prepare for your independent film. This book features: Vital preproduction tips on scheduling, previsualization, script analysis, location...

   Published February 10th 2013 by Focal Press
8. Grammar of the Edit

   3rd Edition

   By Christopher Bowen, Roy Thompson

   Tell more effective visual stories by learning the "grammar" of cinematic language with this elegant, accessible reference. Discover what you absolutely need to know to cut your own film or video, shot by shot. Whether you're a whiz with Avid or just discovered iMovie, the third edition of Grammar...

   Published February 7th 2013 by Focal Press
9. Alternative Scriptwriting

   Beyond the Hollywood Formula, 5th Edition

   By Ken Dancyger, Jeff Rush

   Learn the rules of scriptwriting, and then how to successfully break them! Unlike other screenwriting books, this unique guide pushes you to challenge yourself and break free of tired, formulaic writing--bending or breaking the rules of storytelling as we know them. Like the best-selling previous...

   Published February 7th 2013 by Focal Press
10. Producing for TV and New Media

    A Real-World Approach for Producers, 3rd Edition

    By Cathrine Kellison, Dustin Morrow, Kacey Morrow

    Gain a thorough understanding of the nuanced and multidimensional role producers play in television and new media today. Harness the creative, technical, interpersonal, and financial skills essential for success in this vibrant and challenging field. Producing for TV and New Media third edition&...

    Published February 3rd 2013 by Focal Press