Includes bibliographical references and index.

"A mistakes are easy to make, but often difficult to undo. The greater the knowledge and experience a filmmaker has, the fewer mistakes are made by them. This introductory level guide to filmmaking teaches effective pre-production, production, and post-production with a focus on many of the common mistakes made and how to avoid them. Filled with practical advice and information on the process of successfully making a film, Patrick Winters guides you through the whole process from the pre to post production, teaching how to plan a shoot, accomplish that shoor and then follow the steps needed to edit and mix your film, highlighting key considerations and potential pitfalls to avoid along the way. The book covers everything from getting your story production ready, securing funding and budgeting appropriately, casting actors, assigning crew members, appropriate production design, shooting efficiently and effectively, technical and aesthetic camera and lightning choices, sound consideration, picture and sound editing and mixing, to the final stages of distribution and exhibition. Drawing on Winters years of filmmaking and teaching experience, this books provides you with all the technical and aesthetic knowledge required to make a film, highlights common mistakes to avoid, and explain where to put your time and money into where it shows, resulting in a successful made film that will stand out from the crowd. A combination of what to do and what not to do, this is ideal introductory level filmmaking students, as well as independents just starting out. The online support material includes deal demo templates, walkie talkie lingo, camera and sound reports, 1st AD roll call and additional information on blooming" - Provider Publisher.