Author Description

"The Science of Making Movies" engages young people with science by exploring its relationship to a fascinating art form, the art of making movies. It also provides readers with a basic tutorial on how to use their newly-gained scientific knowledge to help them to improve their own movies. This book takes young readers on an exciting journey through the basic elements of movie making and explores the science related to each one. The book details the steps involved in making movies by focusing on lights, sound, image capture and special effects. The author clearly explains the science related to each of these areas, providing explanatory sidebars and fun on-your-own activities that make the science come alive.