CONCEPT AND PREPARATION
Chapter 1 Introduction
Why Make a Film?
Three Filmmaking Principles
Six Filmmaking Viewpoints
How Do I... Get My First Movie Made?
Video Activity: How Do I... Get My First Movie Made?
The Filmmaking Path
Chapter Essentials
Case Study: The Four Viewpoints
Case Study: Deadlines
Producer Smarts Video
Must-See Movies
Chapter 2 Introduction
Where Do Ideas Come From?
Original Ideas
Theme, Story, and Character
Structure
Writing and Screenplay Formats
Development
How Do I... Respond to Script Notes?
Video Activity: How Do I... Respond to Script Notes?
Chapter Essentials
Case Study: How I Got My Foot in the Door
Case Study: How I Write
Case Study: Studio Development
Chapter 3 Introduction
Director's Role
Seeing Your Project through a Director's Eyes
Planning and Visualizing the Shoot
Working the Movie You Just Shot
How Do I... Set the Tone on Set?
Video Activity: How Do I... Set the Tone On-Set?
Chapter Essentials
Movie Directing vs. TV Directing
Chapter 4 Introduction
The Principles of Design
Design Plan
Previsualization
How Do I... Use Design to Tell a Story
Video Activity: How Do I... Use Design to Tell a Story?
Chapter Essentials
Chapter 5 Introduction
Management Overview
Scheduling
Budgeting
How Do I... Manage My Production Details?
Video Activity: How Do I... Manage My Production's Details?
Chapter Essentials
IMAGE AND SOUND
Chapter 6 Introduction
Your Screen is Your Canvas
Image Capture Media and Machines
Digital Cameras
Film
Lenses
Supporting and Moving the Camera
How Do I... Prepare the Camera?
Video Activity: How Do I... Prepare the Camera?
Chapter Essentials
Bonus Video: Jacob Pinger Shows How to TK
Notes on Formats: Digital, 3D, and 48FPS
Case Study: Why I Love Digital
Case Study: Why I Love Film
Chapter 7 Introduction
Basic Shots
Camera Angles: How You View the Scene
Composition
Creating Images for Continuity
How Do I... Motivate the Camera?
Video Activity: How Do I... Motivate the Camera?
Chapter Essentials
Case Study: DP Yoga and Staying Flexible
Case Study: It's All In How You Say It
Chapter 8 Introduction
Qualities of Light
Exposure
Color
Lighting Gear
How Do I... Light with Minimal Tools?
Video Activity: How Do I... Light with Minimal Tools?
Chapter Essentials
Bonus Video: Russell Carpenter Shows How to TK
Case Study: Using Contrast
Chapter 9 Introduction
Style, Planning, and Preparation
Outdoor Lighting
Indoor Lighting
Special Lighting Situations
How Do I... Set Up Three-Point Lighting?
Video Activity: How Do I... Light for Mood?
Chapter Essentials
Case Study: Shooting Outside in the Rain
Case Study: Color Grading
Case Study: The One-Person Army
Chapter 10 Introduction
Principles of Sound Design
Planning Sound Design
Sound Recording
Post-Production Sound
How Do I.... Fulfill Sound Requirements?
Video Activity: How Do I... Fulfill Sound Requirements?
Chapter Essentials
Case Study: Conversation about Sound with Walter Murch
PRODUCTION GLUE
Chapter 11 Introduction
Getting Started
Organize the Assembly
Finishing
How Do I... Keep Track of Footage?
Video Activity: How Do I... Keep Track of Footage?
Chapter Essentials
Chapter 12 Introduction
The Phases of Editing
Find the Rhythm
Editing Basics
Transitions and Cuts
How Do I... Show Point of View Through Editing?
Video Activity: How Do I... Show Point of View through Editing?
Chapter Essentials
Chapter 13 Introduction
VFX Overview
Special Effects
Computer Generated Imagery
Character Animation
Managing Data
How Do I... Embrace Simplicity in Visual Effects?
Video Activity: How Do I... Embrace Simplicity in Visual Effects?
Chapter Essentials
Case Study: Tiling Backgrounds
FILMMAKING AND BEYOND
Chapter 14 Introduction
Defining the Audience
Reaching Your Audience
Distributing Your Film
Studio (Theatrical) Distribution
How Do I... Market My Movie Like a Pro?
Video Activity:: How Do I... Market My Movie like a Pro?
Chapter Essentials
Case Study: Independent Film Marketing
Bonus Video: Marketing Winter’s Bone
Chapter 15 Introduction
Analyzing the Credit Roll
Navigating the Industry
Helping Yourself
How Do I... Decide on a Career Path?
Video Activity: How Do I... Decide on a Career Path?
Chapter Essentials
Bonus Video: More Advice for Filmmakers
Bonus Video: My First Job
Film Industry Resources: An Annotated Guide