"Whether you're filming a child's birthday party, business promo, video for your college or job application, or the next (you can hope) YouTube sensation, here is how to make your video not just better, but great...Packed with techniques, tips, exercises, and insights, this lively book will help you develop the critical skill of entertaining a viewer..."--P. [4] of cover.

Pt. 1: Think like a director -- Pt. 2: Preparation -- The secret of the pros -- Pt. 3: Seting the stage -- Pt. 4: How to shoot video that doesn't suck -- Pt. 5: Special projects and how to shoot them -- Pt. 6: After the shoot -- Pt. 7: Wrapping it up.