After watching a great movie, few people ever sit back and think about how much work it took to make. They may check out how much the actors were paid or what kind of budget the film worked with, but it's impossible to know what it truly takes to make a film until you've been through the process yourself. Written by the Founder of the NZ Film Academy and creator of the groundbreaking six-week film-making course now being offered by film schools around the world, this easy-to-follow manual guides you through the important steps in making professional-looking videos. A series of photos help illustrate how to frame up great shots. Sections on scriptwriting, lighting, crew roles, and constructing sequences and set-ups are included. The last section has tips on how to make wedding and birthday videos. This manual is packed with valuable information and tips to guide you along the path to making impressive videos. I'm confident, after reading this information, that you will have more confidence when using your camera and that your videos will have that professional look you'll be proud of