The Filmmaker's Handbook (Fifth Edition): A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age Paperback – Illustrated, 3 Jan. 2013

Very informative for someone who's passionate about film.making, this book contains EVERYTHING from sound to pre-production to whatever you can think of.BE AWARE! Some of the content may be getting a bit outdated such as the actual 'film' parts, but it's always good to know about the non-digital era. It's like saying we shouldn't watch citizen kane or casablanca as they're old and we should watch Gravity. No that's not right, therefore I'm not rating this book down for that.Would recommend this!

I was blown away with the volume and quality of information contained in this book.It's well researched and written in a way that amateur and professional film makers will benefit.Already (only had it for a week), I have learnt so much more about cameras, filming, sound recording and project planning etc., and I really thoughtI knew it all!It doesn't matter if you are amateur (like me), or professional, this book will serve you well. Highly recommended.

Anything related to video filming and I mean absolutely anything is in this book, highly recommend

If you think you know it all, this book will prove you wrong. It's an easy read, as it is written using a near to every day language. You won't find yourself struggling with terminology if you start at the very beginning. However, you may find yourself struggling if you chose to dive into the middle without experience. It is both teacher and reference manual. It mentions aspects of filming you would never think of, and for those of us with a passion for making movies, it will become a constant companion. It is the most comprehensive book about film making that I have ever encountered. It wasn't written in a hurry, it was written with the wisdom of a born teacher possessing a fountain of knowledge that only comes with years of experience. It is a truly impressive work, accomplished with aplomb.

This is an update of an older edition and contains quite a bit of pre-digital details but it also contains useful information related to digital. I have not read it from cover to cover yet but have referred to parts which I found very helpful.

I am an IT pro (paye 30 years - where did it go). This book is the real deal in an age of fast buck technology titles. It was an expensive Kindle title (by consideration of platform) but contains valuable content.It details the rudiments of digital filmmaking and real world experience.This discipline is important to me, its well researched and articulated, I highly recommend.

A very good book. Well structured and contains a plethora of well written tips. Good source of background knowledge and is fairly up to date. A bit big to carry around in your back pocket though.

Purchased as a gift for my niece as she starts her university studies. Hoping this tome lives up to the reviews!