Books like Teaching the Video Production Class
Loved Teaching the Video Production Class by David Howard? Here are 6 books with the same pull, and why each one fits.
About Teaching the Video Production Class : Beyond the Morning Newscast →6 books
- 1Film Art

Film Art
Kristin ThompsonA widely used textbook that explains how films are made and read, useful for framing a production course.
- 2In the Blink of an Eye

In the Blink of an Eye
Walter MurchAn editor's account of film editing and its principles, which suits students learning how shots work together.
- 3Making Movies

Making Movies
Sidney LumetA director's practical account of making films, written for people who want to understand the work from the set.
- 4The Filmmaker's Eye

The Filmmaker's Eye
Gustavo MercadoA guide to visual composition and lighting for filmmakers, useful for teaching the look of a video.
- 5Story

Story
Robert McKeeA well-known book on story structure and screenwriting that many instructors use to teach narrative.
- 6Digital and Media Literacy: A Plan of Action

Digital and Media Literacy: A Plan of Action
Renee HobbsAn overview of how media literacy applies to digital tools and platforms, suited to classes that produce their own content.
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