DedicationCompanion Website ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroductionWhat’s New in the Third EditionPart I – Developing Your Film on PaperChapter 1 – From Idea to Cinematic StoryChapter 2 – The ScreenplayChapter 3 – The Visual Language and Aesthetics of CinemaChapter 4 – Organizing Cinematic Time and SpaceChapter 5 – From Screenplay to Visual PlanPart II – Preparing for ProductionChapter 6 – Preparing for ProductionChapter 7 – The Cast and CrewPart III – Tools and Techniques: ProductionChapter 8 – The Digital Video SystemChapter 9 – The Digital Video CameraChapter 10 – The Camera LensChapter 11 – Camera SupportChapter 12 – Basics of ExposureChapter 13 – Basics of Light and LightingChapter 14 – Lighting and Exposure: Beyond the BasicsChapter 15 – Sound for ProductionChapter 16 – Location Sound TechniquesChapter 17 – On-Set ProceduresChapter 18 – Set Etiquette and Production SafetyPart IV – Tools and Techniques: PostproductionChapter 19 – Postproduction Overview: Workflow and The Editing StagesChapter 20 – Digital Editing FundamentalsChapter 21 – The Art and Technique of EditingChapter 22 – The Sound Design in FilmChapter 23 – Cutting Sound and Working with Multiple TracksChapter 24 – Grading, Mastering, and DistributionRecommended ReadingsRecommended Filmmaking Apps for Mobile DevicesBibliographyFilmographyPhoto and Illustration CreditsIndex

"Voice & Vision is the only text I have seen that gives in-depth coverage of both the creative development process and the technical aspects of filmmaking. Mick Hurbis-Cherrier’s approach gives the reader the inspiration to develop compelling stories and the tools to bring them to the screen. It’s an essential resource for media makers at all levels."—Eric Scholl, Interim Chair, Cinema and Television Arts, Columbia College Chicago"Making a movie is always a journey into uncharted territory. Hopefully we have a clear sense of the destination, but we also know that the road is likely to be fraught with hazards, detours, setbacks, and surprises. Fortunately, Mick Hurbis-Cherrier has provided us with a map. Voice & Vision is a thoughtful and stimulating, step-by-step guide through the entire filmmaking process from concept to distribution. The author offers an invaluable commentary on the art, craft, and technology that inform every stage of the creative journey. This is an essential and inspiring guide for the intrepid filmmaker. Don't leave home without it." —Paul Thompson, Associate Professor, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University; Formerly Head of Film and Television, AFTRS, Sydney, Australia"The general approach of the book – which offers a combination of technical and creative aspects, as well as professional production practices – makes it an invaluable, encyclopedic 'bible' for film and video production students."—Tomasz Malinowski, Professor, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, England"In this comprehensive and masterful volume, Hurbis-Cherrier's conversational tone allows each subject to be viewed in relationship to the others, creating a multi-disciplinary perspective that is thorough and thoughtful."—Pablo Frasconi, Senior Lecturer, Production, USC School of Cinematic Arts"The tone of the book works very well with my teaching style and pedagogy because it treats the student as part of a team that is working toward acquiring the knowledge and skills to make a movie. In that sense, I find the book to be not only informative but also very motivational."—Ece Karayalcin, Professor, SEDT, Miami Dade College"Hurbis-Cherrier (a professional who teaches at Hunter College) provides a comprehensive, well-organized resource for those interested in exploring the art and technique of narrative film…Though intended primarily for the classroom, this book should find a place in personal libraries as well. It will help even professionals expand their knowledge of the ever-evolving narrative format. Summing up: Recommended."—M. A. Bay, Southern Connecticut State University, CHOICE