Young Producer's Video Book [Paperback]

Nancy/Guthrie Bentley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1995 | Age Level: 9 and up

A do-it-yourself guide for aspiring young film-makers includes detailed instructions on research, idea development, casting, filming, directing, editing, and other aspects of producing.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6?How to make a video, from idea to finished product, is presented in short, precise text and clever cartoons. The authors have efficiently outlined the stages of development, including planning, production, and editing, giving step-by-step instructions for each level and providing sample storyboard forms and camera sheets. Arnsteen's peppy illustrations round out a simple informational book that has more appeal than Perry Schwartz's How to Make Your Own Video (Lerner, 1991) or J.P. Frantz's Video Cinema (Chicago Review, 1994).?Judie Porter, Media Services Center, Portsmouth School Department, RI
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 4^-7. Although they have lots of pizzazz, the cartoonlike illustrations pretty well restrict this first-rate how-to to elementary and middle schools, despite the fact that the information contained in the text could easily be used by older kids wanting to make a "home movie" for class or for fun. The authors, who assume some familiarity with video equipment, take readers step by step through the preliminaries (choosing the type of film and writing the script, etc.) and the actual production process, using a ready combination of illustrations and succinct description to guide the way. Technical sections--on lighting and editing, for example--barely scratch the surface of their subjects, but they still give novice moviemakers an idea of what counts. Given the growing popularity of video cameras and the emphasis on technology in the schools, this book won't stay on the shelf long. Stephanie Zvirin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (August 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562946889
• ISBN-13: 978-1562946883
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,034,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Young Producer's Video Book, April 7, 2000

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This review is from: Young Producer's Video Book (Paperback)

Being a teacher developing a new Video Production course at our school, this book has proven itself to be very beneficial. It takes the video process and breaks it down into steps that the students understand. It really makes the video process easy!