It's show time! This Super Skills title introduces budding filmmakers to the world of movie making. Using the amazing cameras available on cell phones and tablets, kids can learn the filming and editing basics for developing their own movies. Is your story a comedy? A drama? Are you documenting an event? From the "pre-production" basics of plot and script to the fun of getting to know cameras, camera angles, moving shots, and lighting, How to Make a Movie in 10 Easy Lessons takes you through the full production process. Discover tips for sharp editing, learn the difference between long shots and wide angles, explore tips for writing a clever script, and much more.

So, you want to make a movie, but you haven’t got a spare million pounds? Don’t let that stop you! From writing your script and planning a storyboard, to filming with a camera or just a mobile phone, this book leads the way. Breaking a daunting subject into easy-to-manage chunks with insider tips, this book provides a framework for budding directors, camera-operators, and editors. By following each lesson and giving it a go, readers can learn the 10 Super Skills needed to create their very own film. QED are publishing this title in two different formats: Super Skills: Movie Making (Concealed Spiral): 978-1-78493-118-6 Super Skills: Movie Making (Library Bound): 978-1-78493-036-3

"Practical tips on how to make your own movie or TV show, from planning and preparing to actually shooting, cutting, and editing you work"--

One of the most crucial people behind the scenes in a movie is the film editor. Without this meticulous artist, a film would seem awkward, hard to follow, and unprofessional. The film editor knows when to cut the action of a scene and how to transition into the next scene flawlessly. They know when to use a close-up and how to add important visual effects. There's a lot to the art of film editing, but this filmmaker's guide is an accessible view into the fascinating career that movie enthusiasts may never have considered.

As a nineteen-year-old in 2008, Shane Dawson started down the road to become one of YouTube's most enduring star vloggers. Today, more than 17 million subscribers watch Dawson's videos, buy his books, and connect with him on a personal level. Readers will be engrossed as they learn how his videos have graduated from broad sketch comedy to thought-provoking interviews with other YouTube celebrities that examine the cult of internet celebrity. This compelling book examines Dawson's path to fame, his setbacks and controversies, and how he has maintained his celebrity for over ten years in an increasingly competitive digital world.

Everyone loves a good twist in a movie and that moment of surprise when the audience screams. The screenwriter is the one to thank for memorable movie plots and characterizations. Creative writers will love figuring out how to take an original concept and create a script that Hollywood moguls will be dying to turn into a blockbuster. They'll learn how to seamlessly incorporate setting, dialogue, and stage directions into a gripping storyline. All the tips and tricks to successful screenwriting are in this ultimate guide.

At age five, Marsai Martin started acting in TV commercials. Before long, she was given a role on the TV show Black-ish, which has earned the teen awards and national attention. The next steps were to produce her own movie and start her own production company. This hardworking teenager is poised to take over Hollywood. These accomplishments have forged Marsai into a strong teenager. In this book, readers will examine her life story and learn more about the entertainment industry through narrative text, engaging photos, and graphics. Readers will come away inspired to get creative and be Teen Strong. At just 32 pages, Full Tilt Fast Reads help striving middle school readers build reading stamina and stay engaged with high-interest low-level content and dynamic topics.