"The Fundamentals of Film-Making "maps out the practical, technical and creative aspects involved in film-making. It sets out the division of labour, explains how each individual role combines to influence the final piece and how each decision has an impact on the end product.
The three primary stages of film production – pre-production, production and post-production – are covered through chapters dealing with each of the major departments; script; production; direction; production design; cinematography; sound and post-production. The book concludes with an examination of film analysis and theory providing context and connections between film theory and practice.