Almost anyone today can pick up a camera & produce moving pictures but achieving high-quality professional-standard results is not so straightforward. Peter Wells shows you how to do it providing expert instruction in the techniques required to produce professional-looking film. Illustrated throughout with examples of what to aim for & what to avoid the books shows you how the theory & technique can be applied to specific projects from corporate productions & movies to wedding & holiday videos. Topics covered include: equipment & accessories: purpose & correct usage; getting to know your camera & preparing to film; types of shot- distance medium range & close-up; sound recording & lighting; planning a shoot & assessing location; scripts & storyboards; creative & special effects; & a glossary of terms.