Book Description
Over 100 storyboards with simple descriptions.

ANNOTATION

Audience: Independent filmmakers and film students. Home video buffs. Cinema fans.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

This book is the one-step encyclopedia of visual storytelling techniques for directors, storyboard artists, film students, home video enthusiasts or anyone who simply wants to learn more about how movies are made. Written in clear, non-technical language and laid out in a non-linear format with self-contained chapters for easy reference, Setting Up Your Shots is designed to be useful to filmmakers of all experience levels. Beginning filmmakers and students may want to read it through chapter by chapter, while experienced directors or storyboard artists can use it as a quick-reference guide.

SYNOPSIS

Written in clean, non-technical language and laid out in a nonlinear format with self-contained chapters for easy reference, this books provides detailed descriptions of more than 100 camera setups, angles and techniques, using examples from over 140 popular films.

FROM THE CRITICS

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Filmmakers receive a basic introduction to visual storytelling techniques which show how to use film to tell a story or display information. Here examples from both classic and new films from around the world serve as teaching tools for new film students, with chapters packing in exercises and insights.

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