It's an ultra-user-friendly reference guide to basic documentary production, from the technical specifics of camerawork, lighting, and sound, to the practical intangibles of hustling up a crew, conducting interviews, and stealth shooting. While it's documentary-specific, most of the advice and techniques apply equally to event video or narrative projects. In full color and heavily illustrated with 500 pictures, this book doesn't tell you, it shows you!

You don't need loads of money to make a professional-looking film - you need to get down and dirty! Learn to maximize your resources and do more with less.

Includes a bonus DVD with: Video and audio tutorials, useful forms, and interviews with Albert Maysles (Grey Gardens), Sam Pollard (4 Little Girls), and others. Also included are Crazy Phat Bonus Pages with Jump Start Charts, Online Resources, Releases, Storyboards, Checklists, Equipment Guides, and Shooting Procedures.