Voice & Vision

Develop your creative voice whilst 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. Providing a solid grounding in the tools, techniques, and processes of narrative film, this comprehensive manual covers all the essentials whilst foregrounding artistic vision throughout.

Gustavo Mercado author of the best selling filmmaking books “The Language of the Lens” and “The Filmmaker’s Eye”, joins Hurbis-Cherrier to walk 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.

Key features include:

Comprehensive technical information on video production and postproduction tools, allowing filmmakers to express themselves with any camera, in any format, and on any budgetAn emphasis on the collaborative filmmaking process, including the responsibilities and creative contributions of every principal member of the crew and castA focus on learning to work successfully with available resources (time, equipment, budget, personnel, etc.) in order to turn limitations into opportunitiesUpdated digital filmmaking workflow breakdowns for Rec. 709 HD, Log Format, and D-Cinema productionsSubstantial coverage of the sound tools and techniques used in film production and the creative impact of postproduction sound designAn 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 gradingAbundant examples referencing contemporary and classic films from around the world Indispensible information on production safety, team etiquette, and set proceduresA 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.

The fourth edition has been fully revised and includes updates such as: a more in-depth discussion of color grading tools, and their use in the filmmaking process; up to date information on the creative role of the Digital Imaging Technician; step-by-step procedures for effective camera tests and the development of custom LUTs in pre-production; and expanded sections on simple green screen effects, drone technology, funding, and distribution.

Whether using it in the classroom or looking for a comprehensive reference, Voice & Vision?details all thatÂ’s needed to know about the filmmaking process, delivered in an accessible and reader-friendly format.

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