David Cheshire devised and co produced the BBC's Arena Cinema programmes, and has worked as a director and producer for the BBC Television Music and Arts. This guide, which is part of a series, is aimed at home-movie makers and beginners in film making, reviewing equipment available and discussing how it works. The book demystifies the process of creating a film either from coverage of family occasions or a scripted film, and looks at techniques for making successful movies. It shows how to compose a film; how to utilize atmosphere and capture character, and how to film aerial shots, wildlife and landscapes. He also explains the techniques of lighting and sound, special effects, editing and music sound tracks.