Book excerpt: Join the digital revolution With the availability and affordability of digital movie-making equipment, it’s now easier than ever for aspiring filmmakers to create the great movie they’ve always wanted to make. From information on creating mini-films on a PDA to making low-budget, full-length digital movies, The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Digital Video provides all the information you need to turn your idea into reality. • A must-read for every film student or novice • Covers all aspects of production, from casting and directing to light and sound to digital editing • Includes 8–page, 4–color insert • Up–to–date recommendations on equipment and software • Clear, easy-to-follow instructions and guidance, as well as all the practical, artistic, and technical “step–by–step” advice that only an experienced writer/director can offer