The digital video revolution has transformed home movies, making it possible for anyone to shoot credible video on all sorts of equipment, even mobile phones! This book provides an up-to-the minute, practical guide to all the options available for amateur movie makers. Through sound, clear advice with colorful images and graphics everything is covered, from shooting great digital video on a camcorder, to creating cool movies on a computer. A full range of movie subjects are explored--from family events to mini dramas--and inspiring step-by step examples will lead readers through fundamental techniques.