We prepared a 60 page sample from the book for educators.  It might take a little while to open, so right click or control click to download.

Right click or control click here for a PDF sample of The Digital Filmmaking Handbook, 6th edition

The Digital Filmmaking Handbook is a popular filmmaking textbook used in universities, colleges and high schools around the world. It’s been a top-rated bestseller since it was first published in 2000.  It was written with students, indie filmmakers and industry professionals in mind and describes techniques and technology, useful for beginners and advanced students alike.

It provides information on how the pros work, but focuses primarily on equipment that is affordable for individuals and schools to buy or rent. It offers 600 pages of regularly-updated information on all aspects of filmmaking. It is designed as both a guide to making a film, from preproduction to final delivery, and a reference book, with a comprehensive glossary, index, and supplemental materials on the companion website, including tutorial media from actual films, archived essays on older technology, and an active blog that features short articles on new technology, product reviews and other timely matters.

About the authors:

Sonja Schenk (Los Angeles) is a writer, producer and director who has worked on a number of popular television shows and films and is the author of several other books and articles on filmmaking and editing. She recently completed production on a feature film, “The Olivia Experiment.”

Ben Long (San Francisco) is a writer, producer, videographer and the author of the bestselling book Complete Digital Photography as well as numerous other books and articles on the creative use of digital technology and a popular tutorial series at Lynda.com.