Focal Press Book: The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide: A Down & Dirty DV Production

The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide: A Down & Dirty DV Production is an easy-to-read crash course on the ins and outs of creating video work for hire. Covering a hundred little details about everything from dealing with clients, to production strategies, this helpful text delivers step-by-step guidance on planning, shooting, lighting and recording the most common video-for-hire genres. Learn techniques to help you rise above the competition and make more money doing quality work. Master strategies and solutions not found anywhere else on how to best shoot all types of projects, including: marketing videos, music videos, wedding videos, performance videos, live event videos, corporate videos...and more!

This lavishly illustrated and absolutely practical book offers tips, techniques, and practices that can be used by ANY filmmaker on ANY budget. Anthony Q. Artis will instill in you the "down and dirty" mindset that will help you to creatively maximize limited resources regardless of your budget. You don't need loads of money to make professional-looking videos - you just need to get down and dirty!