Maker Kits

"You don't need fancy equipment or training to become a filmmaker. Just grab your phone, tablet, or video recorder and a friend or two; open this book; and get started making and safely sharing your movies today!"--Back of cover.

Inspirational and fun, this action-packed book explains the video-making process from script to screen, with techniques to try out and practical tips to produce exciting projects at home. Discover how to get the best angles, lighting, and sound quality, and add special effects when recording using phone, webcam, camera, or camcorder. Turn footage into a finished product by adding visual effects with editing software, and find out how to format, upload, and premiere the masterpiece. Whether recording special events, pets, sports, music videos, or a stop-motion animation, this book has everything you need! The book's content supports the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) approach to cross-curricular learning.