A couple of new technical books for students of Film and Media Production, as well a book on Film Genre.

The Library has a significant collection of books relating to Film and Media Production. The key Class marks for this area is 791.43 through to 791.53, and is housed in the central oval of the library's arrangement of shelves. This encompasses all aspects Film and media studies from production techniques, directors thoughts and actor's biographies, through to Animation techniques and Film Screen Plays, and much much more. Following on from the recent re-location of the Library, the books covering computer software for Film-making such as Final Cut Pro have been moved from the computing section of the Library to be shelved within this collection. The class Mark is 791.43.

The digital film-making handbook 

By Mark Brindle 

791.43 BRI

Whether you are already a seasoned director or simply a film fan, this comprehensive guide features

everything you need to know to make a digital film: from the basics of capturing footage and planning a shoot, to the more advanced aspects of editing and post-production.

Clear, step-by-step instruction on the technical aspects of filming with HD and DSLR cameras - including the latest advice on equipment, accessories, and software - are set alongside tips on the creative aspects - such as effects, making a storyboard and creating and lighting a set.

Packed with tips and tricks to develop both your artistic flair and your technical know-how, The Digital Film-making Handbook is the ultimate resource for all your film-making needs.

Film Genre: From iconography to ideology  

by Keith Barry Grant 791.436 GRA

This volume offers a concise evaluation of film genre, discussing genre theory and sample analyses of genre films, from the western, science fiction and the musical through to horror, comedy and the thriller. It introduces the topic in an accessible way to entry-level undergraduates, and includes sections on the first principles of studying and understanding 'the idea of genre', genre and popular culture, the narrative and stylistic conventions of specific genres and the relations of genres to culture and history, race, gender, sexuality, class and national identity, and the complex relations between genre and authorship.

The DSLR filmmaker's handbook : real-world production techniques 

By Barry Andersson 

791.43 AND

A how–to guide for getting professional–quality video from your DSLR Shooting HD Video with a video–enabled DSLR has many benefits and some tricky drawbacks that digital filmmakers and videographers can overcome to get professional results. The DSLR Filmmaker′s Handbook helps filmmakers harness the HD video capabilities of their DSLRs to create professional–level video.

Packed with professionally–tested techniques, this indispensable book serves as a training guide for the complex steps that must be taken before, during, and after filming. Teaches you the key tools and techniques for using your DSLR to shoot high–quality, professional–level video Distills dense information about filmmaking and filters it down to easily understood granules Shows you what to expect and what to avoid with your DSLR and how to maximize the visual look of your film Shares tools and techniques that have been used in real–world, independent movie–making environments. The DSLR Filmmaker′s Handbook shows you how to overcome any tricky drawbacks that you may face while shooting HD video with your DSLR.