David Cheshire devised and co produced the BBC's "Arena Cinema" programmes, and has worked as a director and producer for the BBC Television Music and Arts. This guide, which is part of a series, is aimed at home-movie makers and beginners in film making, reviewing equipment available and discussing how it works. The book demystifies the process of creating a film either from coverage of family occasions or a scripted film, and looks at techniques for making successful movies. It shows how to compose a film; how to utilize atmosphere and capture character, and how to film aerial shots, wildlife and landscapes. He also explains the techniques of lighting and sound, special effects, editing and music sound tracks.
- ISBN10 0863184928
- ISBN13 9780863184925
- Publish Date 27 September 1990
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 14 March 1996
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Imprint DK
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 224
- Language English