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  • Formaat: Hardback, 400 pages, kõrgus x laius: 260x184 mm, kaal: 900 g, 500 Halftones, color
  • Ilmumisaeg: 30-Jun-2020
  • Kirjastus: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 113835743X
  • ISBN-13: 9781138357433
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  • Formaat: Hardback, 400 pages, kõrgus x laius: 260x184 mm, kaal: 900 g, 500 Halftones, color
  • Ilmumisaeg: 30-Jun-2020
  • Kirjastus: Routledge
  • ISBN-10: 113835743X
  • ISBN-13: 9781138357433
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The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide is an easy-read crash course in the ins and outs and hundred little details of creating video works for hire. This ultra-friendly visual field guide for freelance videographers picks up where The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide leaves off and gives you more detailed practical production strategies and solutions not found anywhere else on:

* Marketing videos
* Music Videos
* Wedding videos
* Music performance videos
* Live event videos
* Corporate videos...and more!

Covering everything from dealing with clients, production strategies and step-by-step guidance on planning, shooting, lighting and recording the most common video-for-hire genres this book sets out to help you rise above the competition and make more money by doing quality work.

Anthony Q. Artis will instill you with the "down and dirty mindset that helps you to creatively maximize your limited resources regardless of your budget.

Lavishly illustrated in full-color with real-world step-by-step visuals, The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide is like a film school education in the form of a video cookbook.

You don't need loads of money to make professional-looking videos - you need to get down and dirty!

Includes access to a bonus Web site (www.focalpress.com/cw/artis) with:
* Video and audio tutorials, useful forms, and case-study video projects from the book.
* Crazy Phat Bonus Pages with Jump Start Charts, online Resources, Releases, Storyboards, Checklists, Equipment Guides and Shooting Procedures

Arvustused

"Shut Up and Shoot by Anthony Q. Artis is probably the best book we have ever read when it comes down to real world nuts and bolts about how to plan, shoot and produce a video."

-Internet Video Magazine, www.internetvideomag.com "It's hard not to get taken in and amped up by the book's relentlessly can-do spirit, even though a lot of the advice is really basic. But still, here's a book brimming with practical advice, not just for beginners but for anyone who finds themselves suddenly having to expand their skill set in order to make a living in the world of video production."--StudioDaily

"'Film school in a book' is a phrase often tossed around that doesn't usually live up to its promise. Many how-to books are simply confusing because they either over-explain a topic or simply talk over the heads of the intended audience. The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide successfully educates in a manner that is easy to follow and comes equipped with several helpful photographs and diagrams to illustrate the point. Anthony Artis manages to cover a lot of ground at a brisk pace that informs without coming across as condescending..Anthony Artis has created a perfect companion piece to his highly regarded previous effort The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide with this new volume that limits the overlap of information to instances only when necessary. As if he didn't provide enough guidelines within the pages of this book and you need additional help or suggestions, the author includes a link to his website that will benefit serious videophiles and casual hobbyists alike. Check it out."--HorrorTalk.com

"Unlike many of the books out there in the same genre, we usually find bits and pieces of information shared over a variety of different books and not at all like 'The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide'. This book contains a very well-balanced blueprint that can lead the beginner to success, as well as, refreshing the minds of the advanced filmmaker. His tell all, guerilla style, filmmaking cookbook is sure to inspire many filmmakers with a fun, fresh and insightful approach on the art of filmmaking."--LA Splash Magazine

"For filmmakers of all experience levels, this guide to freelance video production provides information on technical and creative aspects of shooting video for a variety of small scale projects. Beginning with three general chapters on imaging, audio, and lighting, the work explores specific scenarios such as marketing and promotion videos, music videos, weddings, and live events, providing readers with detailed explanations of technical considerations as well as key aspects of storytelling appropriate for particular situations. Color photographs and illustrations, special notes, and tips are included throughout, and access to additional online resources, including checklists and cheat sheets, is provided."--Reference and Research Book News

"This is not my first time learning from Artis. I have another one of his books on my shelf that helped guide me on a project I shot last year. It's the Shut Up And Shoot Documentary Guide. That book only focuses on what you need to know in order to shoot documentary films. There is a lot of crossover information between the books but not enough to make it not an essential addition to your book collection. These books together will give you everything you need to tackle any job that may come your way. In short... as a filmmaker you need these books. Go buy them now."--DigitalHippos.com

"This ultra-friendly visual field guide for freelance filmmakers picks up where Artis's first book, 'The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide' leaves off and gives you more detailed practical production strategies and solutions not found anywhere else. I love the book's indexing and non-glare pages that make it a snap to read or scan for an important Do or Don't when putting a video together. Artis latest book covers topics such as: Marketing Videos, Music Videos, Wedding Videos, Music Performance Videos, Live Event Videos, Corporate Videos...and more!"--Shopower Reviews

"Shut Up and Shoot by Anthony Q. Artis is probably the best book we have ever read when it comes down to real world nuts and bolts about how to plan, shoot and produce a video. Whether for broadcast, for web video or for corporate use, this is the book you have to read. This sample chapter is all about shooting live music acts - always a challenge if you want to capture high quality audio and video in not very video friendly environments."--Netvideo-Articles Blogspot

"'The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide' is an easy-read crash course in the real world ins and outs and hundred little details of creating video works for hire."--Exclusive Magazine

"It's a very nice text covering the basics to the more complex aspects of film; explaining things in a nice manner than can be easily ingested, some textbooks you only touch in a pinch or when you really need to search for an answer where as Shut Up and Shoot is written in such a way that you can browse it or read it like you would a fiction, its comfortable and incisive I say go out and get it!"--TheFocusProject

"When I took a look at the book, I was first impressed by the nice matte softcover, the quality of paper, and the useful diagrams and images. The content was easy to understand and it has already given me ideas how to shoot my own videos and get better at it. At the same time, Anthony makes it look fun."--Jennie Yuen Art Blogspot.com

"Hundreds of little details of creating video works that may capture a director or producer's eye while working in the Big' Easy.I love the book's indexing and non-glare pages that make it snap to read or scan for an important Do or Don't when putting a video together."--The St. Bernard Voice, 1.6.12

Crazy Mad Thank xix
Web Site Page xxi
How This Book Is Laid Out xxiii
Preface xxv
Introduction xxxi
Chapter 1 Image Control
1(66)
GETTING STARTED
Video Tech Specs---The Necessary Evils
2(2)
Intro: My Low Definition of High-Definition Video
2(1)
Pixels
2(1)
Resolution
2(1)
Progressive vs. Interlace Scan Lines
3(1)
Refresh Rate
3(1)
Frame Rate
3(1)
Important Menu Settings
4(3)
Check Your Menu...First
4(1)
Video Format
4(1)
Timecode Menu Settings
5(2)
Freelancers Camera Guide
7(13)
Why DSLR Cameras Are Lame
20(3)
Intro
20(3)
Why DSLR Cameras Are Da Bomb
23(2)
Intro
23(1)
Conclusion
24(1)
DSLR Workarounds and Fixes
25(1)
Anatomy of a DSLR Franken Rig
26(1)
Digital File Chart
27(2)
Digital Media Chart
29(2)
Hot Tip: A Down and Dirty Raincover
31(1)
Exposure and Zebra Stripes
32(1)
Zebra Stripes 101
32(1)
Zebra Stripes Are Your Friend
32(1)
Underexposure and Gain
33(1)
Gain
33(1)
What It Looks Like: Gain
34(1)
White Balance 201
35(1)
Changing Mood with White Balance
35(1)
Secrets of the Color Wheel
35(1)
Making the Most of Any Camera
36(1)
How to Shoot Handheld
37(1)
Focusing
38(1)
The Problem with HD
38(1)
Using a Monitor
38(1)
Focusing
39(1)
Peaking...Focus Pocus!
39(1)
Zooming
40(2)
Introduction: Who's Zooming Who?
40(1)
Pushing In
40(1)
Pulling Out
41(1)
Smooth Like Butter, Baby!
41(1)
The Three Ways to Zoom
42(1)
Shutter Speed
43(1)
Shutter Speed 101
43(1)
Hot Tip: 5 Cool Shutter Speed FX
44(2)
Focal Length
46(2)
Crowds
46(1)
Cityscapes
46(1)
People and Faces
47(1)
Hot Tip: Shooting Time-Lapse Scenes
48(2)
Anatomy of a Green Screen Interview
50(1)
Working with What You've Got
51(1)
Constructing an Interview Space
51(1)
Working with What You've Got
52(1)
A Bare Conference Room with a Great View
52(1)
4 Reasons to Enhance People's Looks
53(2)
Why Make People Look Good?
53(2)
Makeup Makes Money
55(1)
Introduction
55(1)
Brands
55(1)
Hiring Makeup Pros
56(1)
What to Expect
56(1)
Cutting Makeup Costs
56(1)
Makeup Supplies
57(1)
Translucent Powder Makeup
57(1)
Premium Brush
57(1)
Apron or Towel
57(1)
Brush Cleaner
57(1)
Applying Powder Makeup in Five Easy Steps
58(1)
Common Facial Issues and Fixes
59(2)
Been There, Done That: Seven Practical Tips on Shooting Sports
61(6)
Chapter 2 AUDIO TECHNIQUES
67(36)
Getting Started
Introduction
68(1)
Why Your Audio Is More Important than Your Video
68(1)
Sound Tools of the Trade
69(1)
Sound Tools of the Trade
70(1)
Sound Tools of the Trade
71(1)
Sound Department Crew
72(2)
Sound Mixer
72(1)
Boom Operator
72(1)
Mixer/Boom
73(1)
Audio Recording Strategy
74(2)
My Mic Sounds Nice...Check One, Two, Three!
74(2)
Been There, Done That: Mic Choice, Meters and Miking Pianos
76(2)
Analog versus Digital Measurements
78(2)
Exceptions to the General Rules
79(1)
Why Are There Two Different Digital Standards?
79(1)
Setting Proper Audio Levels
80(1)
My Mic Sounds Nice, Check 1: Audio Levels
80(1)
Hot Tip: Bracketing Your Audio
81(1)
Wireless Mic Units
82(1)
Five Wireless Mic Tips
83(1)
Taming Wind Noise
84(1)
Wind Noise Is Most Likely
84(1)
Blocking Out Wind Noise
84(1)
Dealing with Shorts
85(1)
Beware Shorts
85(1)
Detecting Shorts
85(1)
Hot Tip: Two Mics are Always Better Than One
86(1)
Audio Troubleshooting Guide
87(5)
Other Audio Trouble Spots
92(1)
Been There, Done That: Location Recording Issues and Post Tools
93(2)
Fixing Location Audio in Post
95(1)
Hot Tip: Graphic Equalizer
96(1)
Voice-over Narration
97(1)
Casting
97(1)
Directing Narration
98(1)
Directing Voice-overs
98(1)
Voice-over Setups
98(1)
Anatomy of a Down and Dirty Voice-over
99(1)
Five Sound Rules to Live By
100(2)
Rule #1
100(1)
Rule #2
100(1)
Rule #3
100(1)
Rule #4
101(1)
Rule #5
101(1)
Been There, Done That: The Secrets to Recording Great Audio
102(1)
Chapter 3 LIGHTING: GETTING YA SHINE ON
103(26)
Getting Started
Practicing "Safe Sets"
104(1)
Introduction
104(1)
Hot Tip: 10 Ways to Practice Safe Sets
105(4)
Been There, Done That: How Many Lights Can I Plug Into This Circuit?
109(3)
Basic Lighting Safety
112(1)
Light Is Good
113(1)
A Word (or Two) about Low Light Conditions
113(1)
Reflectorology
114(1)
Let God Be Your Gaffer
114(1)
Reflector Flavors
114(1)
Reflectorology
115(1)
Hot Tip: Chromatte Greenscreen Tips
116(1)
Lighting Cookbook 2.0
117(1)
Lighting Cookbook 2.0
118(1)
Lighting Cookbook 2.0
119(1)
Lighting Cookbook 2.0
120(1)
Lighting Cookbook 2.0
121(1)
Lighting Cookbook 2.0
122(1)
Lighting Cookbook 2.0
123(1)
Lighting Cookbook 2.0
124(1)
Lighting Cookbook 2.0
125(1)
Lighting Cookbook 2.0
126(1)
Lighting Cookbook 2.0
127(2)
Chapter 4 MARKETING AND PROMO VIDEOS
129(50)
Getting Started
Intro: Solving Clients' Problems
130(1)
Been There, Done That: Video Marketing Ain't For Everybody
131(1)
Conceptualizing the Video
132(1)
Creative versus Effective
132(1)
Start with an Outline
133(3)
It All Starts with an Outline
133(1)
A Simple Outline
133(1)
A Detailed Outline
134(2)
Creating a Script
136(1)
The A/V Script Format
136(1)
Sample A/V Script
137(1)
Storyboards
138(1)
Creating a Storyboard
139(1)
Hot Tip: 7 Tips for Working with "Real People"
140(3)
Load-in Procedure
143(1)
Setup Procedure
144(1)
Rehearsal Procedure
145(1)
Shooting Procedure
146(1)
Wrap-out Procedure
147(1)
Teleprompters
148(1)
Working with Teleprompters
148(1)
Been There, Done That: Commercials 101
149(2)
How We Do
151(6)
"Differenter" Campaign
151(1)
Project Details
152(1)
Breaking the Fourth Wall
153(1)
Traditional Cutaways
153(1)
Third-Party B-Roll
154(1)
Text Treatments
154(1)
Multiple Camera Angles
155(1)
Using Different Lens and Focal Lengths
156(1)
Text and Storytelling
157(1)
Hot Tip: Five Ways to Get B-Roll
158(4)
Been There, Done That: Commercials 201
162(3)
Getting "Broadcast Standard"
165(1)
Slate/Title Screen
165(1)
Color Bars
165(1)
Tone
165(1)
Slating a: 30 Commercial
166(1)
How We Do
167(2)
A Web Promo Campaign
167(1)
Project Details
168(1)
How We Do
169(4)
Graphic Text
169(1)
Music
169(1)
Transitional Visual FX
170(1)
Illustrative Visual FX
171(1)
Retro Film Look
172(1)
Student Group Interview
172(1)
Hot Tip: Shooting Group Interviews
173(4)
The Freelance Video Workflow*
177(2)
Chapter 5 MUSIC VIDEOS
179(62)
Getting Started
So, Why Make Music Videos?
180(1)
5 Good Reasons to Make Music Videos
181(1)
5 Tips for Finding Your First Act
182(3)
Before the Gig Starts
185(1)
Things to Keep in Mind Going into the Gig
185(1)
Cost/Benefit of Using Your Own Money
185(1)
Be Reasonably Transparent
185(1)
Preproduction-The Pitch
186(1)
Preparing to Pitch
186(1)
First things first
186(1)
Preproduction-The Budget
187(2)
A Word on Budgets
187(1)
Under-Promise and Over-Deliver: Words to Live By
187(1)
Do It for Real
187(1)
Be Honest with the Act and Yourself
188(1)
Mo' Money, Mo' Problems
188(1)
What Goes into a Budget?
189(1)
Preproduction
189(1)
Production
189(1)
Postproduction
189(1)
Contingency
189(1)
Sample Music Video Budget
190(2)
Dreaming Up a Video
192(1)
Dreaming
192(1)
Get to Know the Song Super Well
192(1)
Brainstorming Notes
193(1)
Some Things I Did Well When I Wrote These Notes
193(1)
Some Things I Could Have Done Better
193(1)
An Aside
193(1)
The Treatment
194(1)
Distill Your Ideas
194(1)
Your Treatment
194(1)
Putting the Treatment Together
195(1)
Put It All Together
195(1)
After You've Been Approved
196(2)
What Do I Need to Do to Prepare?
197(1)
Scripting Your Video
198(1)
The Patent-Pending Benjamin Ahr Harrison Music Video Scripting Process
198(1)
Fundamentals of the Process
198(1)
In Preparation, Hire an A.D
198(1)
The Four Key Documents
198(1)
Scripting: The Outline
199(1)
Outline
199(1)
Scripting: The Location-Based Outline
200(1)
Location-Based Outline
200(1)
Scripting: The Shot List
201(1)
Shot List
201(1)
Scripting: The Shooting Schedule
202(1)
Shooting Schedule
202(1)
Prepping Your Music Video Shoot
203(2)
A Few Things to Consider as You Prep Your Shoot
203(1)
Locations
203(1)
Studio Space
204(1)
Test Shooting
204(1)
Production
205(1)
The Day Before
205(1)
The Day Of
205(1)
5 Things to Always Do On Set
206(2)
10 Pro Tips for Shooting Music Videos
208(4)
Postproduction
212(2)
Introduction
212(1)
Kill Your Baby
212(1)
Notes on Media
213(1)
Managing the Postproduction Process
214(1)
The 3 Review Edit
215(1)
Review Edit #1: Rough Cut
216(2)
Getting Synced
216(1)
Getting Rhythmic
217(1)
Send It to the Client
217(1)
True Music Video Confessions
218(1)
Review Edit #2: Compositing
219(1)
Review Edit #2
219(1)
The Basics of Compositing
219(1)
Music Video Tools of the Trade
220(1)
The Process of Keying
221(2)
Review Edit #3: The Final Cut
223(1)
Review Edit #3
223(1)
Intro to Color
223(1)
My Approach to Color
223(1)
Nota Bene
223(1)
Down and Dirty Color Terminology
224(1)
Color Grading Options
225(1)
What It Looks Like: Color Correction
226(2)
The End of the Edit
228(1)
Music Video Exhibition
229(2)
Television
229(1)
The Internet
230(1)
Going Viral Online
231(2)
Okay, Go!---"Here It Goes Again"
232(1)
Beyonce---"Put a Ring on It"
232(1)
Rebecca Black---"Friday"
232(1)
Ben's Final Thoughts on Music Videos
233(1)
In Conclusion
233(1)
How We Do
234(6)
Project Details
235(1)
Establishing Shots---Adding Movement
236(1)
The Bridge---Enhancing the Look and Fixing My Screwup
236(1)
The Murals---Adding Production Value with Location
237(1)
Documentary Street Scenes-Film Look
237(1)
The Studio Scenes-Projection FX
238(1)
Special FX in Postproduction
239(1)
The Abandoned Harbor Pier---Baltimore Money Shot
239(1)
Hot Tip: Stealing; Borrowing Locations
240(1)
Chapter 6 WEDDINGS
241(36)
Getting Started
"Introduction: The Video Is the Memory"
242(1)
In the Beginning
243(1)
The Golden Rule of Wedding Videos
243(1)
The "How They Met" Montage
243(1)
Approach and Style
244(1)
Been There, Done That: Wedding Video Approach
245(2)
Scouting the Wedding Venue
247(1)
The Wedding Video "Cast"
248(1)
Get a Point Person
248(1)
Identifying Key Characters
248(1)
Before the Wedding
249(1)
The Rehearsal
249(1)
The Celebrant
249(1)
Wedding Lighting Conditions
250(1)
Tips for Shooting in Low Light
251(1)
Add More Light
251(1)
Shoot Wide
251(1)
Decrease Your Shutter Speed (Slightly)
251(1)
Use the Gain Function
251(1)
Use a Camera Light
251(1)
Use a Fast Lens
251(1)
Positioning Your Camera
252(1)
Covering the Ceremony
253(1)
Anatomy of a Good Camera Position
253(1)
Establishing Shots
254(1)
The Establishing Sequence
254(1)
Setting the Mood
254(1)
Capturing the Whole Wedding Story
255(1)
The Bride's Preparation
255(1)
Candid Interactions
255(1)
The Guests
255(1)
Stealing Cutaways and Reaction Shots
256(1)
Smooth Moves: The Reveal
257(1)
The Pull-Out Reveal
257(1)
The Rack-Focus Reveal
257(1)
Transitioning from Point A to Point B
258(1)
A Simple Transition
258(1)
A Dozen Ways to Get Artsy with It
259(2)
Details Details Details!
261(1)
Been There, Done That: Capturing the Key Moments
262(1)
The Ceremony Money Shots
263(1)
The Rites and Rituals
263(1)
The Vows
263(1)
The Kiss
263(1)
Handheld versus Tripod Camerawork
264(1)
Why You Should Use a Tripod
264(1)
Why You Should Go Handheld
264(1)
Why You Should Split the Difference
264(1)
Wedding Audio Strategies
265(1)
Wireless Lav
265(1)
Plugging In
265(1)
Placing Hardwired
265(1)
A Few Words about Wedding Video Music
266(1)
Other Things to Keep in Mind
267(1)
The Most Important Part: The Vows and Kiss
267(1)
Tape and Media Card Changes
267(1)
Getting Establishing Shots
267(1)
Been There, Done That: 10 Wedding Video Best Practices
268(1)
Capturing Intimacy
269(1)
Look Out for the Little Tender (Semi) Private Moments
269(1)
Hang Back and Zoom In
269(1)
Storytelling Sequences
270(2)
The Groom Awaits His Bride-to-Be
270(1)
The New Couple Steals Away for a (Semi) Private Walk
270(1)
Bridal Prep Close-up Montage
270(1)
Capturing the Fun
271(1)
Getting Paid
272(1)
Covering the Reception
273(1)
Covering the Spread and Decor
273(1)
Incorporating the Photo Shoot
274(1)
Wedding Videographer and Video Checklists
275(2)
Wedding Videographer Checklist
275(1)
Wedding Video Shotlist
275(2)
Chapter 7 LIVE EVENTS
277(38)
Getting Started
Introduction
278(1)
Hot Tip: 5 Questions to Ask the Venue
279(2)
Shooting Live Music Shows
281(1)
The Performance Versus The Video
281(1)
Audio Quality
281(1)
Live Event Audio Cookbook
282(1)
Live Event Audio Cookbook
283(1)
Live Event Audio Cookbook
284(1)
Live Event Audio Cookbook
285(1)
Been There, Done That: Recording and Mixing Live Music
286(2)
Hot Tip: Miking Instruments
288(2)
Make `Em Move!'
290(1)
You're in the Band Now, Baby!
290(1)
Live Event Camera Techniques
291(4)
Pull-Out from Instrument CU
291(1)
Push-In for Solo
291(1)
Push-In from Performer's POV to Audience
291(1)
Handheld High Angles
292(1)
Raise It Up
292(1)
Showing Off Technique
292(1)
Lens Flare
293(1)
Rack Focus to Pull-Out
293(1)
Whip Zoom
294(1)
Whip Pan
294(1)
The Art of the Close-up
295(1)
Getting Up Close and Personal
295(1)
Detail Close-ups
295(1)
Emotion Close-ups
295(1)
Action Close-ups
295(1)
Hot Tip: Mounting Shotgun Mics
296(1)
Miscellaneous Live Event Camera Tips
297(1)
Covering a Musical Performance
298(1)
Making Single-Camera Coverage Work
298(1)
Hot Tip: Neutral Shots and Cutaways
299(1)
Do One Just for the Camera
299(1)
The Anatomy of "Shooting for the Cut"
300(1)
The Anatomy of "Shooting for the Cut"
301(1)
Covering the Whole Performance
302(1)
3 Single-Camera Coverage Strategies
303(2)
Shooting the Audience
305(2)
Seven Tips for Shooting Stage Plays
307(5)
Hot Tip: Shooting Projected Images
312(3)
Chapter 8 HANDLING YA BUSINESS
315(18)
Getting Started
Business Basics
316(3)
Get an Employer Identification Number (EIN)
316(1)
Form a Business Entity
316(1)
Bank Account
317(1)
Production Insurance
317(2)
How to Get Paying Clients
319(4)
1 Do the First One for No Money
319(1)
2 Develop Strategic Partnerships
320(1)
3 Offer a Kickback
320(1)
4 Hand out Cards and Brochures
320(1)
5 Create a Website
321(2)
Been There, Done That: The Client "Dance" and Crafting a Proposal
323(1)
5 Things to Clarify with Clients from Go
324(2)
Will You Just Shoot or Also Edit?
324(1)
What Is the Rate?
324(1)
When Is Payment Due?
324(1)
What Will You Shoot?
325(1)
What Do They Have to Do?
325(1)
What Should You Charge?
326(1)
Hot Tip: Setting Your Rate
327(2)
Calculating Your Crew's Rate
329(1)
Been There, Done That: Calculating Your Crew's Rate
330(1)
Hot Tip: Working Remotely With an Editor
331(2)
Glossary 333(20)
About The Author 353(1)
Credits 354(1)
Index 355
Anthony Q. Artis (prn. /ant-nee art-iss/) originally hails from Baltimore, Maryland, and has made his home in New York City for most of the last 15 years. There he has honed his skills as a straight up digital guerrilla. He has worked professionally in positions as diverse as producer, gaffer, cinematographer, and narrative projects and survived more low-budget shoots than he cares to admit. His feature films and TV shows have screened at the Tribeca Film Festival, the IFP Market, Slamdance, Cinequest, as well as on MTV, The Independent Film Channel and The special-FX make up, sound mixer, and location manager just to name a few.

Anthony is a graduate of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Since graduating, he has crewed and produced a variety of television, documentary Education Channel.

Most notably, he produced the feature film, Shelter which won first prize for Emerging Narratives at the 2003 IFP Market along with many other awards on the festival circuit. Anthony can be seen in full guerrilla action as Associate Producer, Gaffer, and 2nd Unit DP in the feature documentary, Paper Chasers, which chronicles the hip-hop music industry and the down and dirty making of a low-budget guerrilla doc.

Through the years Anthony has organized numerous student film festivals and trained hundreds of aspiring guerrilla filmmakers for major institutions, including New York University, New York City's famed LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts, and Baltimore County Public Schools.

Anthony is presently the manager of the Film and TV Production Center at N.Y.U.'s Tisch School of the Arts where he coordinates the technical training and production equipment for all film and TV students. He most recently launched the Down and Dirty DV Podcast on iTunes and is currently producing an instructional series of guerrilla filmmaking books, DVD's, and boot camps. He remains an active guerrilla filmmaker, educator and "artrepreneur.