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    LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: A Young Filmmaker's Guide
    LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: A Young Filmmaker's Guide
    LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: A Young Filmmaker's Guide
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    LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: A Young Filmmaker's Guide

    By Stephen F. Canino

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    Do you love movies? Have you ever wanted to make your own but don't know where to start? If so, this is the book for you!


    "Lights, Camera, Action! A Young Filmmaker's Guide" is the perfect companion for the aspiring filmmakers of tomorrow. Packed with insider tips, practical advice, and the fascinating history of filmmaking, this comprehensive handbook navigates budding directors through every stage of the filmmaking process. From understanding the basics of crafting a compelling story to mastering camera techniques, casting, editing, and beyond, this book opens the path to cinematic success. Whether you're wielding your first smartphone or working with professional equipment, "Lights, Camera, Action!" empowers young filmmakers to bring their creative visions to life on the silver screen.


    Even the world's greatest directors had to start somewhere, and this is where your story begins.Get ready to shout "Action!" and embark on an unforgettable journey into the world of cinema.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNewman Springs Publishing, Inc.
    Release dateJun 25, 2024
    ISBN9798893086072
    LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: A Young Filmmaker's Guide

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      LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION - Stephen F. Canino

      Table of Contents

      Title

      Copyright

      Introduction

      Chapter 1: The History and Importance of Filmmaking: A Comprehensive Overview

      Chapter 2: Getting Started in Filmmaking: A Comprehensive Guide

      Chapter 3: Production: Bringing Your Vision to Life

      Chapter 4: Post-Production: Elevating Your Film to the Next Level

      Chapter 5: Sharing Your Film

      Conclusion

      Pursue your passion!!

      About the Author

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      LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: A Young Filmmaker's Guide

      Stephen F. Canino

      Copyright © 2024 Stephen F. Canino

      All rights reserved

      First Edition

      NEWMAN SPRINGS PUBLISHING

      320 Broad Street

      Red Bank, NJ 07701

      First originally published by Newman Springs Publishing 2024

      ISBN 979-8-89308-605-8 (Paperback)

      ISBN 979-8-89308-606-5 (Hardcover)

      ISBN 979-8-89308-607-2 (Digital)

      Printed in the United States of America

      Introduction

      My love of film started when I was only four years old. While on vacation with my parents, my father handed me his brand new iPad to keep me quiet and occupied. He had installed several games for me to play, and those kept me interested—until I discovered the camera feature. That little camera icon at the bottom of the screen would change my life in ways I could not imagine.

      My father's belief that handing me his iPad would buy him some peace and quiet proved more incorrect than he could have imagined. He and my mother spent the remainder of that trip following me around while I took photos of everything imaginable. Trees, birds, people, bugs, cars—all were fair game as subjects of my newfound hobby and love.

      Every birthday and holiday gift request from that point forward, to this day, was a camera of some kind. At first I was given an inexpensive pocket-sized digital camera. Then a waterproof digital camera which had me sticking my head in the bathtub more times than I can imagine, and then, finally, the holy grail: a Canon DSLR camera with an 8GB SD card (keep in mind, this was many years ago).

      Everything changed again as I began to explore my new camera; it even had a video function! From that point forward, cinematography would consume my life. I set up a green screen in the basement of our home, rigged my own makeshift set lights, and embarked upon my young career as a filmmaker. Nearly a decade later, I got a job in a local restaurant (a job I still have to this day) so that I could earn enough money

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