Author Description

The impact of movies and television on our lives is profound. At any given moment on any given day, someone is watching a moving image somewhere in the world. Ninety percent of American's teens report going to the movies at least occasionally, and over sixty percent say they watch a DVD at least once a week. As television and movie markets expand, so does the need for talented filmmakers. - Explores the many different facets of various careers in the film and television industries, from directing to film editing to costuming & make-up - Includes biographical and historical information on figures and events related to specific filmmaking and television careers - Explains various cinematic techniques (in text and in sidebars) - Outlines various career opportunities in filmmaking & television - Supports the Social Studies and Language Arts curricula