The easy way for kids to get started with filmmaking
If you’ve been bitten by the filmmaking bug–even if you
don’t have a background in video or access to fancy
equipment–Digital Filmmaking For Kids makes it easy to
get up and running with digital filmmaking! This fun and friendly
guide walks you through a ton of cool projects that introduce you
to all stages of filmmaking. Packed with full-color photos,
easy-to-follow instruction, and simple examples, it shows you how
to write a script, create a storyboard, pick a set, light a scene,
master top-quality sound, frame and shoot, edit, add special
effects, and share your finished product with friends or a global
audience.
Anyone can take a selfie or upload a silly video to
You Tube–but it takes practice and skill to shoot
professional-looking frames and make your own short film. Written
by a film and video professional who has taught hundreds of
students, this kid-accessible guide provides you with hands-on
projects that make it fun to learn all aspects of video production,
from planning to scripting to filming to editing. Plus, it includes
access to videos that highlight and demonstrate skills covered in
the book, making learning even easier and less intimidating to
grasp.
* Create a film using the tools at hand
* Plan, script, light and shoot your video
* Edit and share your film
* Plan a video project from start to finish
If you’re a student aged 7-16 with an interest in creating
and sharing your self-made video, this friendly guide lights the
way for your start in digital filmmaking.
Table of Content
Introduction 1
Week 1: The Basic Digital Filmmaking Process 7
Project 0: Getting Started with Digital Filmmaking 9
Project 1: Getting to Know Your Camera 19
Project 2: Framing a Great Shot 40
Project 3: Making Your Film Sound Good 56
Project 4: Getting the Best Lighting 68
Project 5: Adding Magic by Editing 82
Week 2: Making a 60-Second Film Trailer 103
Project 6: Planning Your Film Trailer 105
Project 7: Shooting Your Trailer 116
Project 8: Setting the Pace and Mood with Editing 126
Week 3: Making a Documentary 155
Project 9: What Makes a Good Documentary? 157
Project 10: Shooting Your Documentary 165
Project 11: Overlaying and Underlaying in Editing 173
Week 4: Creating Your First Short Narrative Film 193
Project 12: Assembling Your Film Crew 195
Project 13: Telling Your Story 202
Project 14: Location Hunting and Props 212
Project 15: Choosing Actors For Your Film 219
Project 16: Planning Your Shots with a Storyboard 227
Project 17: Enhancing Your Shots 233
Project 18: Making It Sound Even Better 244
Project 19: Adding Mood with Lighting 252
Project 20: Time to Film 260
Project 21: Getting the Film Look with Editing 268
Project 22: Getting a Film Review 289
Index 296
About the author
Nick Willoughby heads Filmmaking For Kids and Film Future, a pair of programs designed to teach kids aged 7-16 the various aspects of filmmaking. Nick is also a writer and director for 7 Stream Media, a video and media production firm based in the UK.
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