ATTACK OF THE KILLER VIDEO BOOK

What a great book for aspiring filmmakers! VOYA A good choice ... that wont become dated too quickly. -- School Library Journal The layout makes good use of color boxes, tips on every page, and comic-style illustrations with a multiethnic cast of two boys and two girls. Young Spielbergs and Sofia Coppolas will probably mine useful nuggets. -- Booklist Throughout, theres an understanding of the kind of limitations young filmmakers face, especially the financial (there are even suggestions on how to make films without a videocamera), but also the experiential, and the generous helpings of advice will bolster novices morale as well as provide them with helpful guidelines and creativity-prompting excercises ... Kids stuck taking endless videos of their pets while yearning to set their inner Scorsese free will find this just the boost they need to get into the lights, camera, and action. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books ... the book stands out for a number of reasons, particularly the authors ability to walk that fine line between making filmmaking seem cool to young readers while at the same time dispensing the kind of practical technical advice they need ... Readers will benefit by the outstanding organization of the text ... while at the same time enjoying the high-energy prose and lively illustrations. Adults will value the books underlying can-do theme ... Quill & Quire A must-have for the budding director ... this fun, accessible guide explores every stage of video production, including conceiving an idea, scriptwriting, special effects and editing. -- Todays Parent An extremely informative and humorous text that captivates the imagination ... an excellent resource. -- Resource Links