Voice & Vision

About the Book

Develop your creative voice while acquiring the practical skills and confidence to use it with this new and fully updated edition of Mick Hurbis-Cherrier's filmmaking bible, Voice & Vision. Written for independent filmmakers and film students who want a solid grounding in the tools, techniques, and processes of narrative film, this comprehensive manual covers all of the essentials while keeping artistic vision front and center. Hurbis-Cherrier walks the reader through every step of the process--from the transformation of an idea into a cinematic story, to the intricacies of promotion and distribution--and every detail in between.

Features of this book include:

- Comprehensive technical information on video production and postproduction tools, allowing filmmakers to express themselves with any camera, in any format, and on any budget

- An emphasis on the collaborative filmmaking process, including the responsibilities and creative contributions of every principal member of the crew and cast

- A focus on learning to work successfully with available resources (time, equipment, budget, personnel, etc.) in order to turn limitations into opportunities

- Updated digital filmmaking workflow breakdowns for Rec. 709 HD, Log Format, and D-Cinema productions

- Substantial coverage of the sound tools and techniques used in film production and the creative impact of postproduction sound design

- An extensive discussion of digital cinematography fundamentals, including essential lighting and exposure control tools, common gamma profiles, the use of LUTs, and the role of color grading

- Abundant examples referencing contemporary and classic films from around the world

- Indispensible information on production safety, team etiquette, and set procedures.

The third edition also features a robust companion website that includes eight award-winning example short films; interactive and high-resolution figures; downloadable raw footage; production forms and logs for preproduction, production, and postproduction; video examples that illustrate key concepts found within the book, and more.

Whether you are using it in the classroom or are looking for a comprehensive reference to learn everything you need to know about the filmmaking process, Voice & Vision delivers all of the details in an accessible and reader-friendly format.