{"product_id":"the-filmmakers-handbook-isbn-9780452297289","title":"The Filmmaker's Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe authoritative guide to producing, directing, shooting, editing, and distributing your video or film. Whether you aspire to be a great filmmaker yourself or are looking for movie gifts, this comprehensive guide to filmmaking is the first step in turning a hobby into a career.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWidely acknowledged as the “bible” of video and film production, and used in courses around the world, \u003ci\u003eThe Filmmaker’s Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is now updated with the latest advances in HD and digital formats. For students and teachers, professionals and novices, this indispensable handbook covers all aspects of movie making.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Techniques for making dramatic features, documentaries, corporate, broadcast, and experimental videos and films\u003cbr\u003e•  Shooting with DSLRs, video, film, and digital cinema cameras\u003cbr\u003e•  In-depth coverage of lenses, lighting, sound recording, editing, and mixing\u003cbr\u003e•  Understanding HDR, RAW, Log, 4K, UHD, and other formats\u003cbr\u003e•  The business aspects of funding and producing your project\u003cbr\u003e•  Getting your movie shown in theaters, on television, streaming services, and online\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Filmmaker’s Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Seminal.”—\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Gold-standard technical reference book for  filmmakers.”—\u003ci\u003eBoston Globe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“The bible—updated.”—\u003ci\u003eThe Independent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“This is an essential book.”—Self-Reliant Filmmaking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A good mentor provides a sounding-board and guidance as you struggle to solve a problem and enables you to become a better filmmaker. This book is a mentor you can count on for thoughtful advice from someone who’s “been there and done that.”  Creating a book that is comprehensive, readable and useful – that takes a gift. Don’t let the size intimidate you – \u003ci\u003eThe Filmmaker’s Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is worth adding to your bookshelf. Very nice work!”—Larry Jordan, Award-winning Producer, director and trainer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“You need this book. Billed as the authoritative guide to  filmmaking from fundraising to distribution, the book achieves this in clear,  accessible language using current up-to-date information. It's easy to see why  this has become a standard text in many film schools. A gilt-edged investment  for aspiring and beginning filmmakers and it would not be out of place in the  libraries of experienced professionals either.”—James MacGregor, Netribution.co.uk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This edition of the book is awesome. I don't know how you  managed it. Such a mass of information so expertly organized and so clearly  presented! Amazing.”—Alfred Guzzetti, Professor, Harvard  University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Anyone who is serious about  learning the language and techniques of this art, whether amateur or  professional, must have this comprehensive reference.”—Bookviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Speaking as a member of the  ‘figure it out yourself’ camp, I consider most ‘technical’ reference books to be  nothing more than leisure reading. This one is worth its salt. Every page is  relevant and fascinating. When I find a chapter that refers to something we've  done, I realize that every mistake we made was covered, if only we'd thought to  read up beforehand.”—Genericfilms.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“I was thrilled to find your book, which is a gem. No matter  what corner of the subject I poked into, looking for cogent explanations, the  Handbook passed with flying colors. So please accept my admiration, appreciation  and thanks.”—Pat Jackson, Associate Professor, San Francisco State  University; Emmy-winning Supervising Sound Editor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The updated 2020 edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Filmmaker’s Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e uncovers the secrets to success in modern movie-making with insights into HD and digital formats. Whether you are a novice or a professional, this comprehensive guide guarantees takeaways for everyone.\"—\u003ci\u003eThe Straits Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Ascher \u003c\/b\u003eis an Oscar-nominated filmmaker whose films include \u003ci\u003eTroublesome Creek\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSo Much So Fast. \u003c\/i\u003eHe has been a visiting professor at Harvard University and taught film at MIT. 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