Practical DV Filmmaking

• Master low-budget filmmaking principles with easy step-by-step techniques and practical projects
• Develop a real world perspective through case studies and interviews with successful filmmakers
• Combine technical know-how with stylistic approaches to filmmaking
• Check out bonus tutorials and tips on the website www.practicaldv.com

Practical DV Filmmaking 2e contains tons of fresh new material such as how to grab blockbuster buzz on a bargain basement budget, the ins and outs of career advancement, 15 hands-on projects, over 80 high quality film stills direct from filmmakers, and information on the most recent advances in DV technology. This book provides a state-of-the-art guide to the process of making a film with low-cost digital equipment: from development through to production, post-production and distribution.

Practical DV Filmmaking 2e encourages stylistic development by introducing theoretical approaches to filmmaking. While the technical tools you need are thoroughly explained, this book concentrates on filmmaking principles throughout, illustrating how these tools can be used to achieve stylistic approaches.