For this edition, we’ve focused on soft skills: developing a project, writing a compelling story, working with actors, the special challenges of directing. After all, these are the things that really matter in the end—skills that help you tell any story. But don’t worry, you can’t keep us away from technology and a lot has changed since the last edition. Digital cinema cameras keep getting better and there are important changes to the workflow from set to editing room. The internet of things continues to improve gear, from remote controllable lighting to GPS-based motion tracking and live virtual sets—it’s an exciting time to be a filmmaker!
The Digital Filmmaking Handbook presents is a single-topic, companion book series designed to accompany The Digital Filmmaking Handbook, currently in its 7th edition. Many readers have been asking for more in-depth discussion of topics like cinematography, editing, color grading, and screenwriting. This series picks up where The Digital Filmmaking Handbook leaves off, tackling each topic exclusively, and as always, from the perspective of working filmmakers. The first book in the series, Premiere Pro for Filmmakers not only teaches you how to use Adobe Premiere Pro, it will also teach you how to edit a movie. Look for more titles in the near future.