For courses in Multimedia Production.
This book shows students how to make movies using a DV camcorder and an iMac computer. A primer on moviemaking for the Internet, this book demystifies the process by eliminating technical mumbo-jumbo and infusing the student with a sense of confidence. By illustrating the features of Apple's iMovie software, the author guides the student through the process of making short movies for delivery over the WWW; includes lesson files, video clips, sound effects, music scores, illustrations, and still photos to enhance the tutorial projects.
Scott Smith is a senior editor at RES: The Magazine of Digital Filmmaking, where he reports on trends in digital video production. An experienced filmmake and animator, he is also a founding partner of Silver Planet Studio, creator of digital effects for dozens of feature films including director Frank Grow's Love God and Tood Solondz's latest film, Happiness. His last book was The Film 100, a ranking of the msot influential people in the history of cinema.