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Action!: An Illustrated, DIY Guide to Making Your Own Movies
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Series: Good Life
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ISBN10: 1648414419
ISBN13: 9781648414411
Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
Published: Aug 25 2026
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.56 Width: 5.16 Depth: 6.96
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781648414411
Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
Published: Aug 25 2026
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.56 Width: 5.16 Depth: 6.96
Language: English
The classic guide to movie-making fundamentals Who says you need a film degree, fancy equipment, or studio backing to fulfill your filmmaking dreams? Pick up your phone or the video or film camera you found at an estate sale, and make your own movies, music videos, documentaries, vlogs, and more. Charmingly hand-written and -illustrated, this revised and updated edition of the beloved classic fits in your pocket and provides all the essential information you need, free of jargon or elitist obstacles. You'll learn why movies move us, how film and video cameras work, how to light and expose shots, how to create eye-catching compositions, how to record crystal-clear sound, and more. Whether you're a content creator, journalist, artist, director, fundraiser, or activist, movies are a more powerful storytelling tool than ever. This book will help you improve your technical expertise on any equipment and any budget so you can achieve your dreams and reach the world with your story.
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