Action! (2nd Edition): An Illustrated, DIY Guide to Making Your Own Movies (Good Life) - Softcover

Bill Brown

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1648414419 ISBN 13: 9781648414411

Publisher: Microcosm Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

Who says you need a film degree, fancy equipment, or studio backing to fulfil your filmmaking dreams? Make your own movies, music videos, documentaries, vlogs, and more with the expert guidance of this approachable, illustrated guide to doing it yourself. This revised edition of the beloved classic-now with a new introduction-provides all the essential information a budding filmmaker needs, free of jargon or elitist obstacles. With Professor Know-It-All as your lively guide, you'll learn why movies move us, how film and video cameras work, how to light and expose shots, how to create eye-catching compositions, how to record crystal-clear sound, and more. Designed for video artists, journalists, content creators, or anyone inspired to pick up a camera (including the one on your phone!), the Professor and his helpful cast of companions give you all the technical knowledge you need to bring your brightest ideas to life-and to the screen.

About this title

About the Author

Bill Brown is a filmmaker, a photographer, and an author who has produced the films Buffalo Common, Confederation Park, Hub City, Mountain State, The Other Side, Life on the Mississippi, and Roswell. He is the author of all 16 issues of the zine Dream Whip and the book Saugus to the Sea. His whereabouts are currently unknown.

Edition details

• Publisher: Microcosm Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1648414419
• ISBN 13: 9781648414411
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192