Voice & Vision

Develop your creative voice whilst acquiring the practical skills and confidence to use it with this new and fully updated edition of Mick Hurbis-Cherrier's filmmaking bible, Voice & Vision.… Lue lisää Develop your creative voice whilst acquiring the practical skills and confidence to use it with this new and fully updated edition of Mick Hurbis-Cherrier's filmmaking bible, Voice & Vision. Providing a solid grounding in the tools, techniques, and processes of narrative film, this comprehensive manual covers all the essentials whilst foregrounding artistic vision throughout. Gustavo Mercado joins Hurbis-Cherrier to walk the reader through every step of the process – from the transformation of an idea into a cinematic story, to the intricacies of promotion and distribution. Key features include:Comprehensive technical information on video production and postproduction tools, allowing filmmakers to express themselves with any camera, in any format, and on any budgetAn emphasis on the collaborative filmmaking process, including the responsibilities and creative contributions of every principal member of the crew and castA focus on learning to work successfully with available resources (time, equipment, budget, personnel, etc. ) in order to turn limitations into opportunitiesUpdated digital filmmaking workflow breakdowns for Rec. 709 HD, Log Format, and D-Cinema productionsSubstantial coverage of the sound tools and techniques used in film production and the creative impact of postproduction sound designAn extensive discussion of digital cinematography fundamentals, including essential lighting and exposure control tools, common gamma profiles, the use of LUTs, and the role of color gradingAbundant examples referencing contemporary and classic films from around the worldIndispensible information on production safety, team etiquette, and set proceduresA robust companion website that includes eight award-winning example short films; interactive and high-resolution figures; extra tachnical chapters; forms and logs for preproduction, production, and postproduction; video examples that illustrate key concepts found within the book, and moreThe fourth edition has been fully revised and includes updates to video formats, camera technology, and lighting tools; expanded sections on multi-camera shooting, smartphone filmmaking, and drone cinematography; a new example short film for streaming and analysis; discussions on emerging AI applications for film production; additional information and resources on film set safety including best practices for intimacy scenes; and updates to contemporary funding, and distribution strategies. Whether using it in the classroom or looking for a comprehensive reference, Voice & Vision details all that’s needed to know about the filmmaking process, delivered in an accessible and reader-friendly format.