Digital Filmmaking For Kids For Dummies

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.

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 YouTube--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.

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