Learn to make movies like a professional It's one thing to own a digital camera or camcorderthese days, it seems almost everyone does. It's quite another to know that what you bought is what you need, and then to record and edit a movie as good as what a professional would make using the same equipment. If you're like most people, slogging through a technical manual in search of answers is no answer. Enter Knack Digital Movie-Making. With crystal-clear, step-by-step instructions and 400 full-color photographs, this book gives today's aspiring digital moviemakersno matter what their subjects or budgetsthe mindset, tools, and the inspiration to make exactly the films they want. It covers everything from scripting and character development to choosing and using a camera, from lighting and sound to casting actors, from shooting and editing to special effects. Animation is also addressed, as is getting the word out there and sharing and distributing your movie online, as well as with theaters and festivals. Knack Digital Movie-Makingis a must for those seeking to produce their own home movies, business promotion or instructional videos, music videos, or even write their own script.