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History of film world film directors 

the movies’ story 

Starting with Fred Ott’s Sneeze, this DVD traces 

the evolution of the motion picture. It pre sents 

clips from such films as The Great Train Robbery 

and explores the development of film techniques 

through the works of such directors as 

Griffith, the Lumière brothers, and Méliès. 

dVd / 25 min / 1987 / #29AX4104 - $129 

cinema History 

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This program explores more than a century 

of moviemaking. It looks at the pio 

neering work of the Lumière brothers, considers 

early silent classics, discusses recent 

box office hits, and highlights modern masterpieces 

of world cinema. 

dVd / 27 min / 2001 / #29AX3222 - $119 

women’s representation 

in the media: 

content, careers, and criticism 

Featuring media examples and offering interviews 

with such experts as Maurine Beasley, 

Sheila Gibbons, and Junior Bridge, this program 

explores women’s representation in the 

media. It traces the history of women’s roles in 

creating media, examines media portrayals of 

women, considers women’s inclusion in the 

media workforce, and shows how male and 

female perceptions of media differ and how 

this difference affects content. 2005 Telly 

Award. Communicator Crystal Award. 

dVd / 45 min / 2006 / #29AX3512 - $139 

the maysles Brothers: 

direct cinema 

In this program, writer and editor Jack Kroll 

interviews Albert and David Maysles about 

their direct cinema technique and their 1968 

featurelength film The Salesman. 

dVd / 60 min / 1969 / #29AX4870 - $139 

the Animated century 

Featuring clips and animation techniques, this 

DVD examines significant animated films from 

the past 100 years. 

dVd / 92 min / 2005 / #29AX3234 - $299 

cinema Asia: india 

Featuring film excerpts, this DVD explores 

Bollywood filmmaking. It profiles key personalities, 

examines Bollywood’s commercial and 

thematic concerns, and considers the industry’s 

newfound attention to social issues. Portions 

in Hindi with English subtitles. c 

dVd / 51 min / 2007 / #29AX4574 - $169 

supermen of malegaon 

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This documentary traces the making of the 

movie Malegaon Ka Superman by a group 

of filmmakers from Malegaon, India, for whom 

filmmaking is a passion, not a commercial endeavor. 

Juxtaposing the crew’s production activities 

against the stark socioeconomic background 

of Malegaon, the film emphasizes the importance 

of movies as a fantastical form of escape 

from the harsh realities of daily life in India. 

dVd / 52 min / 2008 / #29AX5067 - $249 

triptych 

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This DVD features three experimental, 

impressionist films by Peter Tammer: My 

Belle, which is an impressionistic portrait of a 

performer preparing for her act; Hey Marcel…, 

which is inspired by Marcel Duchamp’s 

painting “Nude Descending Staircase;” and 

Queen of the Night, in which a male protagonist 

seeks an elusive female archetype. 

dVd / 57 min / 1985-2010 / #29AX5057 - $199 

cinema Asia: 

china 

This program examines the fifth and sixth 

generations of Chinese filmmakers, explores 

their thematic and stylistic differences, and 

considers their approaches to domestic and 

international markets. The DVD also looks at 

underground auteurs who use movie cafés to 

reach viewers and evade censors. It features 

author Chris Berry and director Feng Xiaogang, 

tours Hengdian World Studios and the 

Beijing Film Studio, and profiles Chen Kaige 

and Zhang Yimou. Portions in Chinese with 

English subtitles. c 

dVd / 51 min / 2007 / #29AX4573 - $179 

cinema Asia: 

south Korea 

Featuring film clips that offer political, historical, 

and feminist insights into Seoul’s 

cinematic community, this DVD examines 

the ways in which South Korean films have 

changed throughout history, profiles the new 

generation of Korean filmmakers, and highlights 

the industry’s tightrope walk between 

a blockbuster mindset and more introspective 

storytelling. The program includes interviews 

with South Korean directors and University of 

London film professor Chris Berry. Portions in 

Korean with English subtitles. c 

dVd / 51 min / 2007 / #29AX4576 - $179 

genre docUmentAry film 

the many faces of 

movie comedy 

This DVD explores the genres of film 

comedy. It features Wes D. Gehring and 

presents illustrative clips. 

dVd / 90 min / 2003 / #29AX2098 - $139 

Broadway goes Hollywood: 

musical comedy in 

American cinema 

This program explores musical comedy and 

traces this American film tradition from the 

1927 release of The Jazz Singer. It features 

interviews with key figures and includes 

excerpts and behindthescenes accounts 

from such films as Singin’ in the Rain. 

dVd / 52 min / 2008 / #29AX4769 - $169 

documentary filmmaking: 

tips from the trenches 

This program details the art and craft of 

documentary filmmaking and examines 

associated technical, legal, ethical, and 

business issues. 

dVd / 83 min / 2007 / #29AX4711 - $159 

documentary Production 

This program offers tips and techniques 

for documentary production. It traces 

the history of documentary filmmaking 

and covers such topics as documentary 

genres, documentary storytelling, character 

development in documentaries, access, 

fair use, and copyright issues. 

dVd / 30 min / 2009 / #29AX4844 - $109 

the directors series 

This set is a complete guide for directing a 

Hollywood caliber feature film. It covers all aspects 

of production and postproduction. 

3 dVd / 300 min total / 2005 / #29AX3436 - $249 

Hitch: Alfred the Auteur 

This DVD examines the latter half of Alfred 

Hitchcock’s career. It chronicles the making 

of his later films, discusses his directorial risks, 

and considers his ambivalence toward his 

popular television show. 

dVd / 51 min / 1999 / #29AX3818 - $429 

creativity with Bill moyers: 

John Huston 

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In this classic Bill Moyers interview, Hollywood 

director John Huston offers insights 

into moviemaking and speaks about his personal 

experiences. Huston discusses such topics 

as the many false starts that prefaced his career, 

the experience of directing his father in Treasure 

of the Sierra Madre, the production challenges of 

Moby Dick, and the unassailable importance of 

letting actors create their own characterizations. 

The program also offers behindthescenes 

footage from the movie Annie. c 

dVd / 29 min / 1982 / #29AX5069 - $169 

How to direct Actors 

Featuring interviews with Hollywood directors 

and actors, this DVD teaches directors 

how to work effectively with actors to elicit 

outstanding performances. 

dVd / 21 min / 2007 / #29AX4081 - $159 

Adler vs. strasberg: 

the great controversy in 

American Acting 

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Acting & directing 

Featuring interviews and workshop 

footage, this program examines the 

contributions of Lee Strasberg and Stella 

Adler to modern acting. It considers their 

collaboration and ultimate split and 

shows how contemporary actors utilize 

their techniques. c 

dVd / 31 min / 2007 / #29AX4281 - $199 

is this Art? 

film Archeology and legends 

This program explores the works of film makers 

Stanley Kubrick and Werner Nekes. Offering 

pictures, home movies, and commentary from 

prominent film professionals and critics, it explores 

Kubrick’s life and career. The DVD also discusses 

Nekes’s, experimental films and collection 

of precinematic media. 

dVd / 50 min / 2009 / #29AX4754 - $249 

the directors: James ivory 

This program profiles director James Ivory. It 

offers behindthescenes footage and clips 

from his films; looks at the ideas, influences, 

and motivations behind his works; and highlights 

Ivory’s many struggles and successes. 

dVd / 48 min / 2000 / #29AX4515 - $179 

Pedro Almodóvar 

In this DVD, Pedro Almodóvar traces his career 

from obscure filmmaker to Oscarnominated 

director. He discusses his creative perspective 

and his use of misfit characters. The program 

presents scenes from such films as Entre tinieblas, 

Laberinto de pasiones, and La flor de mi 

secreto. For mature audiences. In Spanish. 

dVd / 60 min / 1995 / #29AX4458 - $139 

Acting for the screen 

Featuring experienced actors, this program 

examines the differences between working 

big (on stage) and small (on screen). It discusses 

work environments and technical 

considerations, visits a film set to show a film 

director working with actors, and compares 

and contrasts film and theater rehearsals. 

dVd / 21 min / 1994 / #29AX2224 - $179 

Body language for Actors: 

Portraying different cultures 

In this DVD, diversity specialist and folklorist 

Norine Dresser leads exercises that demonstrate 

cultural differences in body language and movement. 

She discusses the norms, taboos, and gender 

issues surrounding a variety of gestures from 

a diverse array of cultures and explores cultural 

differences in eating customs. c 

dVd / 31 min / 2007 / #29AX4086 - $199 

the Business side of 

successful filmmaking: 

creating the winning script 

Outlining the Hollywood system, this program 

teaches how to develop a story concept and 

presents the basic principles of creating a 

script. It covers such topics as defining one’s 

purpose and creating a mission statement. The 

DVD also considers the reason that most filmmakers 

fail and shows how to find one’s genre, 

create a preliminary flyer, and develop a script. 

dVd / 28 min / 2010 / #29AX4856 - $139 

dVd / 52 min / 2001 / #29AX3815 - $169 

Anatomy of a script 

This set follows screenwriters through the creation 

and production of several projects. It 

follows the development of scripts for such 

television shows as My So-Called Life (Winnie 

Holzman) and Once and Again (Marshall Herskovitz) 

and such films as Romy and Michelle’s 

High School Reunion (Robin Schiff), Happy 

Endings (Don Roos), Under the Tuscan Sun (Audrey 

Wells), In Her Shoes (Susannah Grant), and 

What About Bob? (Tom Schulman). 


Adaptation 

This program shows how to adapt written 

works for the screen. It examines research, 

dramatization, nonfiction versus fiction, the 

echo effect, genre, material, and characters’ 

thoughts. 

dVd / 90 min / 2004 / #29AX2809 - $129 

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screenwriting cAreers 

developing the idea 

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This program explains the criteria of 

marketable screenplay ideas, dis 

cusses sources of ideas, and teaches how 

to properly develop ideas before beginning 

the writing process. The DVD also 

looks at common pitfalls found in scripts 

and teaches how to avoid them. 

dVd / 33 min / 2008 / #29AX4243 - $159 

narrative and structure 

This program teaches how to get started in 

screenwriting. It covers such topics as descriptions, 

research, instinct versus technique, and 

the process of writing a good script versus 

the process of selling one. It features interviews 

with such screenwriters as Scott Frank 

(Minority Report) and Steven Zaillian (Schindler’s 

List and Gangs of New York). 

dVd / 90 min / 2002 / #29AX2812 - $129 

story structure 

Featuring industry professionals, this DVD 

teaches the Hollywood formulas for plot structure, 

offers tips for using subplots, and presents 

techniques for developing an engaging 

story. 

dVd / 34 min / 2008 / #29AX4242 - $159 

treatments and outlines 

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Effective treatments and outlines can 

save a writer hundreds of hours and can 

help maintain continuity. This program 

teaches how to use treatments and outlines to 

prepare for the first draft. 

dVd / 24 min / 2008 / #29AX4245 - $159 

the first draft 

This DVD outlines every step of writing the 

first draft of a script. It covers formatting and 

teaches how to avoid common formatting 

mistakes. 

dVd / 23 min / 2008 / #29AX4246 - $159 

why did you change 

the Horse to a nun? 

Examining the often bewildering decisions made 

in film adaptations, this program considers some 

of the challenges inherent in turning a novel or 

play into a script for the large or small screen. 

dVd / 81 min / 1999 / #29AX2371 - $179 

inflUence of tHe mediA mediA literAcy 

legAl & etHicAl issUes film criticism 

words and Actions: 

contexts and 

consequences of Propaganda — 

from the United states Holocaust 

memorial museum 

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This program features a panel discussion in 

which experts discuss a hypothetical situation 

involving mounting tensions between two ethnic 

groups. The panel explores the role of propaganda in 

perpetuating ethnic conflict and considers how the 

use of propaganda during the Holocaust informs public 

reaction to its dissemination in modern society. c 

dVd / 52 min / 2008 / #29AX5039 - $169 

the Bronze screen: 

100 years of the latino 

image in Hollywood 

This program traces the progression of Latino 

stereo types in Hollywood. 

dVd / 88 min / 2002 / #29AX2000 - $89 

the slanted screen: 

Asian men in film and television 

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th e MaySleS Br o t h e r S: di r e c t ciN e M a 

This DVD explores portrayals of Asian men in U.S. 

cinema. It discusses Asian actors’ struggles 

against ethnic stereotyping and discriminatory practices 

and features film clips from the past 100 years. c 

dVd / 55 min / 2006 / #29AX5037 - $169 

color Adjustment 

This program traces 40 years of race relations through 

the lens of primetime entertainment and examines 

the racial stereotypes perpetuated by television. It 

features footage from popular television shows, from 

Amos and Andy to The Cosby Show. 

dVd / 88 min / 1991 / #29AX4854 - $209 

rape culture 

This documentary explores the relationship between 

popular culture’s sexual fantasies and rape. 

It examines film and media examples. c 

dVd / 30 min / 1983 / #29AX4864 - $249 

further off 

the straight and narrow: 

new gay Visibility on television 

1998–2006 

This documentary examines the increase in LGBT 

characters on television since the late 1990s and 

shows how representations of LGBT characters 

have become more complex and varied. c 

dVd / 45 min / 2006 / #29AX4308 - $269 

theater Arts: the Basics 

This DVD explores the basic elements of all three 

theater arts: theater, film, and television. It explains 

concepts in art as they relate to theater arts and 

examines dramatic conventions. c 

dVd / 30 min / 2008 / #29AX4775 - $169 

Visual literacy: 

images and meaning 

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This DVD examines photography, cartoons, 

graphic design, editorial decision making, and 

critical analysis of images. It explains how media images 

are generated and explores the necessarily selective 

way in which newspapers represent the world. 

dVd / 30 min / 2004 / #29AX3015 - $179 

media literacy 

Introducing media literacy, this DVD illustrates 

communication techniques and teaches how to 

evaluate and interpret media messages. c 

dVd / 23 min / 2004 / #29AX3682 - $109 

Understanding media literacy 

This program prompts students to analyze media 

to better understand the methods and motivations 

of the industry. c 

dVd / 35 min / 2007 / #29AX4210 - $129 

moving Pictures as text 

Presenting film and television clips from a range of 

genres, this program introduces visual literacy and 

discusses the language of film and television. It explores 

filmmaking techniques and examines the 

ways in which they influence audiences. 

dVd / 20 min / 1997 / #29AX2230 - $189 

How to read a film (DVD-roM) 

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Based on the classic college textbook, this 

DVDROM teaches the art of reading a film. It 

features movie clips, audio interviews, author’s 

notes, and a moviemaking exercise. Highly Recommended, 

Video Librarian. 

mac|win dVd-rom / 2000 / #29AX1959 - $129 

Mo v iN g Pi c t u r eS a S te x t 

AdVertising 

media literacy: the Audience 

Explaining that the media sell a guaranteed audience 

to advertisers as a product, this program 

shows how the media ensure that their audience 

is appropriate for a specific advertiser. It looks at 

the use of such tools as demographics, ratings, 

targeting , and online advertising. 

dVd / 24 min / 2004 / #29AX2844 - $149 

the technique of 

television commercials 

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Surveying 14 categories of television commercials, 

this program examines the ways 

in which advertisements differ. It features examples 

of advertisement types and highlights 

the qualities that make each type effective. 

dVd / 40 min / 1990 / #29AX3070 - $109 

the clios 2009 

This program features the 2009 winners of the 

gold, silver, and bronze Clio awards. It presents 

entries from such advertisers as the California 

Milk Processor Board, Carlsberg® Lager, Hallmark, 

TMobile, Cadbury Dairy Milk®, Volkswagen GOLF®, 

CocaCola, Virgin Atlantic, BBC iPlayer®, Mercedes 

Benz, United Airlines, Wego, Nike, Audi Q5®, and 

Trojan® condoms. c 

dVd / 109 min / 2009 / #29AX4879 - $299 

Best of 2009: clio gold Plus 

This program showcases the best of the 2009 Clio 

award winners. It includes entries from such advertisers 

as Esthe WAM Hair Removal, Crest, Nomis 

Football Boots, JCPenney, Amnesty International, 

Nike, Durex, CocaCola, Skittles, Comcast, Levi 

Strauss & Co., Axe® Shower Gel, HILTI Vegetarian 

Restaurant, Gran Centenario® Tequila, and the Australian 

Tourism board. c 

dVd / 45 min / 2009 / #29AX4878 - $169 

Behind the screens: 

Hollywood goes 

Hypercommercial 

Identifying the Hollywood shift from simple commercialism 

to “hypercommercialization” as a significant 

cultural phenomenon, this program tracks 

the enormous rise in product placements, fastfood 

chain tieins, and toy merchandising deals in film 

and shows how bigbudget films have become a vehicle 

of the advertising and marketing industry. c 

dVd / 40 min / 2000 / #29AX2755 - $179 

media literacy: ethics 

This program explores ethical issues facing all media 

professionals. It explains that visuals often have 

more impact and credibility than words and features 

journalists who discuss the ethical standards 

of media. 

dVd / 31 min / 2004 / #29AX2734 - $149 

media ethics: 

ethical issues in Professional life 

In this DVD, Robert Steele discusses ethical dilemmas 

facing journalism professionals and examines 

the conflict between individual privacy and the 

public’s right to information. The program covers 

such topics as deception, conflicts of interest, and 

the role of media in a free society. 

dVd / 30 min / 1992 / #29AX3423 - $119 

shouting fire: 

stories from 

the edge of free speech 

This program investigates the political guarantees 

that a society must possess in order to enjoy freedom 

of expression and questions whether Americans 

ever benefit by limiting the scope of the First 

Amendment. The DVD presents case studies that 

weigh the right of free speech against other societal 

influences. c 

dVd / 74 min / 2009 / #29AX4721 - $179 

the federal 

communication commission and 

the rules of Broadcasting 

This program introduces the legal aspects of 

broadcasting. It covers such topics as FCC regulations, 

licensing, the Communications Act, freedom 

of speech, obscenity, and advertising. 

dVd / 57 min / 2008 / #29AX4712 - $109 

copyright 101: 

An introduction to copyright 

In this program, attorneys address the key concepts 

of copyright law. They define copyrights and 

examine such issues as fixation and originality , 

statutory rights, fair use, educational public performance, 

licensing, and public domain. The DVD 

also discusses such regulatory agencies as the 

Library of Congress and the Copyright Office. 

dVd / 43 min / 2006 / #29AX3432 - $219 

ethics and the media: 

the Problem of Bias 

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legAl issUes 

In this DVD, a panel of journalists, publishers, and 

scholars addresses the challenges of providing 

useful news to a democratic society. The program also 

considers problems associated with biases. 

dVd / 55 min / 2007 / #29AX3890 - $169 

Understanding copyrights: 

what you need to Know 

This program examines copyright laws. It defines important 

terms and covers such topics as copyrightable 

works, reasons for copyright protections, ways 

to register for a copyright, fair use laws, relevant symbols, 

and possible consequences of neglecting to 

obtain a copyright. The DVD includes release forms, 

contract forms, and copyright registration forms. 

dVd / 60 min / 2005 / #29AX3826 - $119 

copyrights 

This program defines intellectual property, explains 

the purposes of copyright laws, and teaches how 

to apply for copyrights and obtain permissions 

from rights holder. 

dVd / 25 min / 2001 / #29AX2031 - $109 

copyright and Plagiarism 

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This program defines plagiarism and copyrights. 

Featuring an entertaining dramatiza 

tion that explores important issues, it outlines the 

key principles of ethical scholarship, explains how 

to acknowledge sources, discusses copyrights, and 

covers working with others. 

dVd / 30 min / 2008 / #29AX4739 - $189 

intellectual Property and 

the internet 

This DVD examines legal protections for intellectual 

property items on the Internet. It covers such topics as 

copyrights, domain, fair use, and the DMCA. c 

dVd / 30 min / 2009 / #29AX4584 - $229 

talk fast: Pitching a 

screenplay in two minutes 

In this program, five aspiring screenwriters 

spend a week with awardwinning screenwriter , 

bestselling author, and Pitchmart founder 

Ken Rotcop discussing their professional 

frustrations and learning how to polish their 

presentations. The DVD explores the pitfalls of 

par laying a script into a movie deal. 

Na r r a t i v e a N d St r u c t u r e 

the critics: 

stories from the inside Pages 

In this DVD, Dwight DeWerthPallmeyer of Widener 

University interviews a variety of prominent critics 

and commentators regarding the role of critics in 

the public sphere and in artistic communities. The 

program features such critics as Joel Siegel, Richard 

Schickel, Bill FriskicsWarren, and Maureen Corrigan. 

For mature audiences. 

dVd / 75 min / 2006 / #29AX4354 - $179 

for the love of movies: 

the story of 

American film criticism 

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This program traces the history of film criticism 

in the U.S. and explores its role in the 

evolution of American film. The DVD features movie 

clips; excerpts from reviews; and commentary from 

such film reviewers as Roger Ebert, A. O. Scott, Lisa 

Schwarzbaum, Kenneth Turan, Harry Knowles, and 

Karina Longworth. Recommended, Video 

Librarian. c 

dVd / 80 min / 2009 / #29AX5056 - $299 

tHe internet 

Video for the web: 

what you need to Know 

In this program, Douglas Spotted Eagle teaches 

how to post existing video and new productions 

on the Internet. 

dVd / 145 min / 2008 / #29AX4469 - $139 

online Video 

This program offers insight into creating video 

projects for online video sharing sites. It covers 

such topics as the history of online video, capturing 

video for the Web, online video equipment, Web 

cameras, video compression for the Web, uploading 

videos, and video marketing strategies. 

dVd / 33 min / 2009 / #29AX4843 - $89 

User-generated content: 

growing it, controlling it 

This program teaches how to use social media to 

engage readers in repurposing and integrating Web 

content to serve mutual goals. It offers common 

sense principles for encouraging users to build out a 

website through such means as blogs, reviews, and 

viral marketing. The DVD features Kevin McKean. 

dVd / 57 min / 2009 / #29AX4693 - $149 

media and the Arts occupations 

This program explores careers in the media 

industry. It profiles professionals in acting, 

directing, radio and television broadcasting, 

graphic design, fine arts, music, photography, 

and journalism. c 

dVd / 50 min / 2003 / #29AX3256 - $139 

Behind-the-scenes careers in 

tV and motion Pictures 

Exploring careers in television and film, this DVD 

profiles the positions of producer, assistant producer, 

director, assistant director, camera operator, 

stunt person, lighting and audio technician, 

gaffer, grip, best boy, and makeup artist. 

dVd / 26 min / 1996 / #29AX2716 - $139 

Broadcast tV 

This program profiles a news director at a local 

television station, shows the process of 

running a live broadcast, features an interview 

with a meteorologist, explains the role of the 

general manager in the operation of a television 

station, and describes the hard work 

that goes into building a quality reputation 

for a television station. 

dVd / 20 min / 2009 / #29AX4551 - $199 

Art, set decoration, and 

lighting departments 

This program looks at the job responsibilities 

of the art director and the set decorator in creating 

and dressing film. It also shows how the 

gaffer oversees all electrical aspects of a film 

production. 

dVd / 22 min / 2005 / #29AX5064 - $139 

special effects, construction, 

and location departments 

This program looks at the responsibilities of 

the special effects supervisor, the construction 

coordinator, and the locations manager 

and considers their roles in film production. 

It describes the skills needed to perform their 

job duties. 

dVd / 22 min / 2005 / #29AX5060 - $139 

Paint, sound, and fX make-Up 

departments 

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Considering jobs in film, this program 

describes the job responsibilities of the 

lead painter, or lead scenic artist; the onset 

painter; the location sound mixer; and the special 

effects makeup artist. 

dVd / 22 min / 2005 / #29AX5061 - $139 

SPRING 2011 

costume, camera, and grip 

departments 

This program shows how costume designers 

create, acquire, and supervise the construction 

and fitting of costumes and wardrobes. It also 

explores the responsibilities of the camera operator, 

first assistant camera, second assistant 

camera, and key grip. 

dVd / 22 min / 2005 / #29AX5059 - $139 

Hair, Production office, and 

make-Up departments 

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This program shows the responsibilities 

of the key hair stylist and key makeup 

artist in a film production. It also explains the 

role of the production coordinator, including 

providing organizational, logistical, and clerical 

support; setting up and managing the office; 

arranging for travel and permits; and creating 

and distributing paperwork. 

dVd / 22 min / 2005 / #29AX5062 - $139 

Props, Assistant director, and 

continuity departments 

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This program describes the job responsibilities 

of the props master during a pro 

duction. It shows how the first assistant director 

creates a schedule, runs the set, and keeps 

a certain pace during shooting. The DVD also 

explains the script supervisor’s role in maintaining 

continuity during filmmaking. 

dVd / 22 min / 2005 / #29AX5063 - $139 

the entertainment 

industry (Po w e r Po i n t) 

This presentation examines the business 

aspects of the entertainment 

industry. It looks at the history and 

business of the movie industry and explores 

such facets of the entertainment 

industry as concerts, zoos, gaming , casinos, 

and museums. Produced in 2009. 

Po w e r Po i n t mac|win / #29AX4888 - $129 

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construction of meaning 

in film 

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This DVD shows how sound and vision 

construct meaning and tell a 

film’s story. It features behindthescenes 

footage of Jennifer Ussi’s awardwinning 

short film The Unique Oneness of Christian 

Savage. 

dVd / 21 min / 2000 / #29AX2578 - $149 

Understanding movies: 

A companion 

In this DVD, Don Murphy discusses the role 

of a producer in the filmmaking process and 

considers the future of independent film. He 

covers such topics as finding an original film 

idea, pitching to a studio, financing, finding 

and working with a director, choosing actors, 

collaborating, and the need to compromise. 

dVd / 80 min / 1993 / #29AX4096 - $179 

the Vocabulary of film and tV 

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This entertaining DVD teaches basic 

movie vocabulary. It explores film styles 

and demonstrates principles of camera placement, 

miseenscène, lighting, sound, shot size, 

and editing. The program also explains how 

film language is manipulated to tell a story. c 

dVd / 27 min / 2004 / #29AX4271 - $129 

A movie lover’s guide to 

film language: 

classic scenes from 

timeless films 

This program features five lessons that cover 

the major elements of cinematic language: 

lighting, camera, miseenscène, sound, and 

editing. It offers illustrative excerpts from films 

with explanatory commentary. 

dVd / 45 min / 2004 / #29AX2807 - $159 

force: 

magnitude and direction 

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This program examines the 

science behind movie stunts and 

such cinematic effects as gunfire and 

fake blood. It also explains the roles of 

magnitude, direction, and speed in 

action movies. 

dVd / 23 min / 2006 / #29AX5058 - $99 

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How to make your movie: 

An interactive film school 

(CD-roM) 

This CDROM helps users master such elements 

of filmmaking as researching, writing the script, 

scouting a location, casting, using film equipment, 

editing, lighting the set, composing images, 

and designing audio. 

mac|win cd-rom / 2005 / #29AX1125 - $139 

the Ultimate filmmaking Kit 

Featuring interviews, photographs, and behindthescenes 

footage, this set teaches’ methods of 

producing Hollywoodquality movies on very 

small budgets. The set includes the film Time 

and Again, which was produced for less than 

$2,000, and explores the process of making the 

film. It also includes a CDROM that covers contracts 

and provides footage for editing practice. 

5 dVd / 8 hours total / 2007 / #29AX3823 - $299 

uN d e r S t a N d iN g Mo v i eS : a co M P a N i oN 

creating an effective 

television story 

This program discusses the process of producing 

stories for news, documentary, and corporate 

genres. It outlines effective techniques for 

simplifying each step in the process. 

dVd / 20 min / 2004 / #29AX2740 - $159 

creating Action Videos 

This program presents techniques that filmmakers 

can use to create and improve action 

videos. It covers such topics as shooting fight 

scenes, gun muzzle flashes, action scene transitions, 

set composition, and camera angles and 

techniques. 

dVd / 28 min / 2009 / #29AX4758 - $99 

safety on set 

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This program explores safe conduct and 

procedures for film and video production 

and looks at industry standard safe practices. The 

DVD covers such topics as preparation, safety 

meetings, equipment, vehicles, lighting, talent, 

stunts, outdoor shoots, and working at night. 

dVd / 21 min / 2010 / #29AX4986 - $139 

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film & Video ProdUction editing 

digitAl film ProdUction 

digital Video Production 

This set teaches how to produce and direct 

digital video productions. It covers such topics 

as editing, lighting, sound, and directing and 

discusses transitions; sequences; add tracks; 

slow motion; markers; exporting to DVD, video, 

or the Web; and transparency. 


digital movie maker: 

guidance from an expert 

Offering tips for professional video production, 

this DVD teaches shooting, lighting, and 

recording skills. It features Bill Cote, who demonstrates 

proper equipment operation. 

dVd / 58 min / 2005 / #29AX3922 - $159 

inside Hdslr filmmaking 

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In this DVD, Raymond Schlogel and Douglas 

Spotted Eagle present a comprehen 

sive overview of HDSLR film and video production. 

The program teaches how to shoot, meter, 

use a diopter, and mix footage; examines such 

tools and equipment as lenses, monitors, and 

firmware; and covers such concepts as white 

balance, picture profiles, slow motion, timelapse 

video, keying, and .thm files. 

dVd / 151 min / 2010 / #29AX5070 - $139 

AVcHd training 

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In this program, Douglas Spotted Eagle 

introduces advanced video codec high 

definition (AVCHD) technology. He defines 

AVCHD; explains how it works; explores the benefits 

of AVCHD; and covers such topics as technical 

details, Apple® workflows, Windows® workflows, 

color sampling, output, and archiving. 

dVd / 78 min / 2009 / #29AX5072 - $119 

computer dreams 

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This program shows how ingenious 

special effects are created. It fea 

tures such examples as Lester Sextone, a 

computer generated actor with a thousand 

expressions, and Captain Power, a 

television series that incorporates live action 

and digitized robots. 

dVd / 58 min / 1988 / #29AX5049 - $179 

camera confidence 

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digitAl imAging 

sPeciAl effects & mAKeUP soUnd & AUdio tecHniqUes finAnciAl issUes 

the science of special effects 

This program explores the ways in which designers 

create special effects for movies and 

television shows. It discusses image composition, 

virtual movie sets, and the use of computerized 

stuntmen. Discovery Enterprises. c 

dVd / 30 min / 2006 / #29AX3254 - $119 

green screen tips and tricks 

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computer Animation magic 

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This program offers a complete tutorial on 

the use of green screens, presents step 

bystep demonstrations of common green 

screen uses, and teaches how to change virtual 

backgrounds. It covers such topics as the history 

of chroma key, green screen lighting, troubleshooting, 

green screen keying tools, green 

screen planning, and common green screen 

tricks. 

dVd / 42 min / 2009 / #29AX4676 - $99 

make-Up fX: character 

Prosthetics and special effects 

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In this DVD, Emmywinning makeup artist 

Bradley Look teaches how to apply foam 

appliances, use the Zazzo® Makeup FX Template 

series and Character Troupe, and create mixed 

medium makeup. 

dVd / 40 min / 2010 / #29AX5065 - $149 

make-Up fX: 

Beauty ensemble and Airbrush 

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In this program, Emmywinning makeup 

artist Bradley Look offers stepbystep 

guidelines to using FREEHAND® spray and 

Makeup FX® stencils. He also teaches beauty 

applications and shows how to use Beauty 

ensemble. 

dVd / 37 min / 2010 / #29AX5066 - $149 

This program illustrates the process of building 

computer animation sequences, from wire 

frame modeling to adding color, lighting, and texture. 

It also shows how computer graphics are used in 

advertising, news production, business communication, 

architectural and product design, education, 

medicine, scientific research, real time simulations, 

children’s games, and dramatic productions. CINE 

Golden Eagle. Houston International Film Festival 

Gold Award. U.S. Film Festival Gold Camera Award. 

dVd / 58 min / 1986 / #29AX5048 - $179 

In this DVD, Douglas Spotted Eagle and Kevin 

Hicks teach how to use a camcorder and explain 

basic camera features and functions. They cover such 

topics as camera settings, frame rates, shutter speeds, 

the camera aperture, codecs, resolution, filebased 

workflow, methods of operation, tripod and handheld 

techniques, shoulder braces and stabilizers, cranes 

and dollies, framing and types of shots, shot composition, 

the “180” and coverage options, 35mm adapters, 

depth of field, and the “film look.” 

dVd / 59 min / 2010 / #29AX5071 - $119 

Basic shooting 

This program teaches the basics of shooting video. It 

covers such topics as the key buttons on a camcorder 

and their functions, the rules for lighting videos both 

indoors and outdoors, getting the best sound from a 

microphone, composition rules, and handheld camera 

techniques to create smooth and steady shots. 

dVd / 30 min / 2002 / #29AX4842 - $89 

shooting 

This program explores a variety of shooting techniques 

and discusses the critical decisions facing directors of 

photography and camera operators. 

dVd / 27 min / 2001 / #29AX3662 - $119 

Basic Video techniques 

This program teaches how to pan, tilt, and zoom; use 

basic camera angles to create interest; and use long 

shots, medium shots, and closeups. 

dVd / 24 min / 1989 / #29AX2854 - $109 

film equipment 

In this DVD, filmmakers describe different types of 

cameras and explore related filmmaking equipment, 

including a dolly and Steadicam. The DVD also show 

how the various filmmaking tools are used to create 

quality productions. 

dVd / 27 min / 2001 / #29AX3224 - $119 

working with mixed light 

In this program, Jason Tomaric teaches techniques for 

mixing light sources of various color temperatures. The 

DVD introduces basic gel types; shows how to choose 

light sources; explains how to work with tungsten, 

HMI, and KinoFlo lights; covers the use of sunlight; 

and offers tips for correcting light sources. 

dVd / 25 min / 2010 / #29AX4767 - $159 

Basics in Audio 

Introducing audio techniques, this set covers 

microphones, recorders and playback units, CD 

players, audio mixers, and mounting devices. It 

also examines recording the voice. 


scene Audio 

This program teaches how to record and mix 

the five key audio tracks in a movie. It features 

Jason Tomaric and Mike Farona, who demonstrate 

techniques to use with ADR, Foley, ambience, 

music, and sound effects. 

dVd / 25 min / 2007 / #29AX3911 - $159 

field Audio 

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This DVD shows how to record highquality 

audio with boom, lavaliere, and wireless 

micro phones. It also teaches how to overcome 

common challenges videographers face when 

recording audio outside of a studio environment. 

dVd / 43 min / 2008 / #29AX4556 - $99 

location sound for digital Video 

This program teaches how to mix and record 

quality location sound for digital video cameras, 

including 8mm, Mini DV, and DVcam formats. 

It covers using and troubleshooting handheld 

dynamic, shotgun, lavaliere, and wireless microphones; 

boom poles; audio mixers; and multiple 

microphone mixing. 

dVd / 30 min / 2005 / #29AX3493 - $119 

recording location Audio 

Featuring Jason Tomaric, this program teaches 

how to properly use a microphone boom pole, 

determine which microphone to use on set, 

and properly configure the camera when recording 

audio on set. The DVD also shows how 

to manage the noise problems that can ruin a 

film’s audio. 

dVd / 18 min / 2007 / #29AX3909 - $159 

shooting the talking Head 

This program covers the essentials of composition, 

lighting, perspective, and sound for recording interviews 

and making subjects come alive on camera. 

dVd / 15 min / 2004 / #29AX2738 - $179 

diy Jib and crane (DVD-roM) 

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This DVDROM teaches how to build a camera jib 

and crane. It offers pictures and diagrams and 

includes clear written guidelines for jib and crane design 

and construction. 


introduction to lenses 

Introducing camera lenses, this program highlights 

the differences between prime and zoom lenses, explores 

lens speeds and lens types, and teaches how to 

choose the best lens for a particular production. 

dVd / 20 min / 2010 / #29AX4761 - $159 

the secret Power of focal length 

This DVD explains how to utilize the capabilities of 

focal length to enhance one’s cinematographic storytelling 

abilities. It teaches how to create deep and 

shallow depths of field, compress or expand distance 

in a shot, create the illusion of faster or slower time, 

and increase or decrease shot size. 

dVd / 33 min / 2010 / #29AX4765 - $159 

introduction to color temperatures 

This comprehensive program explores the challenges 

of working with light sources of difference color temperatures. 

It defines color temperature and covers such 

topics as types of light, balance color while shooting 

film, white balance, and the use tungsten and daylight 

film stocks. 

dVd / 20 min / 2010 / #29AX4766 - $159 

making money making Video 

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This program teaches how to be successful 

in the video production industry. It 

features Kevin Hicks and Brian Balog, who cover 

such topics as ways to get established, negotiations, 

the budgeting process, intellectual property 

rights, preproduction, contracts, locations, 

production, equipment, logistics, audio, 

postproduction, and the crew. 

dVd / 65 min / 2008 / #29AX5054 - $119 

How to make money with Video 

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This program introduces a variety of ways 

to earn money as a videographer. It ex 

plores ondemand DVD distribution, wedding 

video services, event videography, stock footage, 

video contests, and online revenue sharing. 

dVd / 33 min / 2009 / #29AX5068 - $99 



film financing secrets 

Featuring David Heavener, this program 

teaches how to obtain funds for a film project. 

It breaks down the process of production and 

explains how to audition actors, use contracts, 

and negotiate with postproduction facilities. 

The DVD covers such topics as obtaining funds, 

determining one’s financial vehicle, advertising 

for investors, using distributors as investors, 

and cold calling for money. 

dVd / 70 min / 2010 / #29AX4857 - $149 

Budgeting 

This DVD teaches how to create an accurate 

budget for a movie. It features professionals who 

detail each stage of the budgeting process. 

dVd / 23 min / 2008 / #29AX4251 - $159 



selling and marketing the movie 

Introducing the marketing process, this program 

offers a stepbystep plan for marketing one’s 

film, explains how to deal with film distributors, 

teaches how to become a distributor, and discusses 

contracts. The DVD covers such topics as 

the sell sheet, creation of a trailer, the distribution 

process, the distribution agreement, types of 

deals, selfdistribution, selling a movie at a market, 

and the future of filmmaking and distribution. 

dVd / 57 min / 2010 / #29AX4858 - $149 

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editing (DVD-roM) 

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Featuring written guidelines with accompanying 

diagrams and pictures, this 

DVDROM offers expert tutorials that teach classic 

editing techniques. It covers such topics as 

editing fastpaced chase scenes, making natural 

scene change transitions, day for night shooting 

and editing, and creating music loops. The DVD 

ROM also includes tips on chroma key editing; 

DVD motion menus and audio compression; and 

using Adobe Audition,® After Effects,® Ultra,® 

Photoshop,® and Premiere Pro® software. 


Video Principles and Practices: 

editing Aesthetics 

Geared toward the novice editor, this program 

teaches technical and aesthetic aspects of video 

production and postproduction. It shows how 

to identify and avoid jump cuts, maintain motion 

continuity, and use transitions effectively. 

dVd / 16 min / 2008 / #29AX4639 - $149 

Basics of editing 

Examining basic linear editing concepts, this 

program teaches how to create a story, avoid 

jump cuts, and edit. 

dVd / 28 min / 2004 / #29AX2803 - $149 

editing: concepts of editing 

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Examining the concepts and psychology 

of editing, this DVD teaches how to choose 

the correct shot, explains how to determine 

what to cut and what to keep, and shows how 

to organize the shots. 

dVd / 20 min / 2009 / #29AX4489 - $159 

the Hold Up 

Featuring Roger Ebert, this DVD explains such 

basic editing techniques as matching action, 

parallel editing, and continuity. It examines 

the effects of camera angles, point of view, and 

reaction shots and features two edited versions 

that illustrate widely differing approaches. Produced 

in 2004. 

editing exercise / dVd / 20 min / #29AX2794 - $179 

Unedited rushes / dVd / 17 min / #29AX2795 - $179 

editing: 

shoot and edit an Action scene 

Featuring Emmy Awardwinning director Jason 

Tomaric, this program shows how to shoot an action 

or nondialogue based scene. It also teaches 

how to cut a fluid and seamless action sequence. 

dVd / 20 min / 2009 / #29AX4487 - $159 

shoot and edit 

a dialogue scene 

This program shows how to effectively shoot, 

edit, and mix the audio for a dialogue scene 

and explains how to avoid common problems. 

The DVD features Emmy Awardwinning director 

Jason Tomaric, who teaches how to produce 

a seamless dialogue scene. 

dVd / 15 min / 2009 / #29AX4524 - $159 

introduction to Video editing: 

the Art of titles and graphics 

This program emphasizes the importance of 

graphics and titles to a video’s production. It 

discusses fonts, backgrounds, splash screens, 

opening titles, lower thirds, and bugs and examines 

credit rolls and crawls. 

dVd / 30 min / 2004 / #29AX3937 - $99 

cinemAtogrAPHy BAsic design 

Understanding lighting for 

Video, film, and Photography 

This DVD examines the importance of light in the production 

of quality images in any medium. It includes 

tips for using natural light, existing interior light, 

standard lighting fixtures, and professional lighting 

equipment. 

dVd / 20 min / 2004 / #29AX2773 - $179 

light ‘em Up 

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Emphasizing the importance of lighting to all 

visual projects, this program introduces 

lighting and looks at basic lighting kits and accessories. 

It explains standard one, two, and three 

light concepts and demonstrates realworld 

lighting techniques and applications. 

dVd / 63 min / 2010 / #29AX5055 - $119 

Basics in lighting 

Created for introductory and intermediate film students, 

this set examines the properties of light and 

teaches how to avoid potential lighting problems. 

It also explores lighting instruments and looks at 

lighting techniques. 


Video lighting tips 

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This program teaches advanced tricks for working 

with light and shadow in video production, of 

fers inexpensive lighting solutions for creating mood 

lighting, and provides tips for working with green 

screens. 

dVd / 29 min / 2008 / #29AX4678 - $99 

Key light techniques 

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This program explains the important role of the 

key light in lighting for film. It emphasizes the 

importance of shape to lighting and shows how the 

key light highlights the actor. The DVD features Jason 

Tomaric, who demonstrates a variety of key lighting 

techniques used in Hollywood movies. 

dVd / 20 min / 2010 / #29AX4941 - $159 

Advanced lighting techniques 

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In this program, Emmy Awardwinning cinematographers 

describe and demonstrate several 

lighting techniques used in Hollywood films. They 

present advanced lighting techniques. 

dVd / 20 min / 2010 / #29AX4942 - $159 

ligHting 

lighting faces 

This DVD provides a comprehensive tutorial on the art 

of lighting people. It teaches how to control size, distance, 

and position of a light source; covers contrasts 

and control ratios; and shows how to use hard and soft 

light. The program also presents simple techniques for 

lighting different skin tones. 

dVd / 45 min / 2005 / #29AX4860 - $139 

lighting interviews 

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This program explores lighting considerations 

for interviews. It examines such interview types 

as singlecamera news, location setups, and multicamera 

studio program. The DVD teaches how to enhance 

ENG lighting, looks at HMI lighting, and shows 

how to create a highquality appearance in studio 

interviews. 

dVd / 40 min / 2005 / #29AX5035 - $139 

lighting Backgrounds 

This program teaches how to light backgrounds. It 

provides detailed lighting diagrams and outlines the 

tools and techniques used to light interior and exterior 

locations and studio sets. 

dVd / 45 min / 2005 / #29AX4862 - $139 

reducing light 

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This program teaches light reduction techniques. 

It introduces such tools as scrims, nets, and flags 

and shows how to employ each device to create the 

desired lighting effects. 

dVd / 20 min / 2011 / #29AX5045 - $159 

softening light 

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This program shows how to soften light using 

such tools and techniques as silks, bounces, re 

flectors, and fabric diffusion. 

dVd / 25 min / 2011 / #29AX5046 - $159 

shaping light 

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This program introduces the tools and techniques 

needed to craft naturallooking light. It 

offers guidelines for lighting in the studio or on 

location. 

dVd / 17 min / 2011 / #29AX5047 - $159 

editing: 

footage management and 

workflow 

In this DVD, Hollywood television and film 

editors present techniques for managing footage 

before starting the editing process. They 

also discuss maintaining onset logs and organizing 

files using editing software. 

dVd / 20 min / 2009 / #29AX4485 - $159 

th e ho l d uP 

elements of design and 

Principles of design 

This program examines seven design elements: value, 

color, form, shape, line, space, and texture. It shows 

how these elements are combined to create contrast, 

rhythm, unity, emphasis, patterns, movement, and 

balance. c 

dVd / 60 min / 1996 / #29AX3240 - $109 

design: 

Understanding the elements 

Featuring John Roach from Parsons School of Design, 

this program examines the elements of design. It discusses 

line, shape, texture, and size and looks at such 

color concepts as value; hue; and complementary, 

analogous, triadic, additive, subtractive, and primary 

colors. The DVD offers design examples from various 

disciples. c 

dVd / 20 min / 2007 / #29AX3813 - $199 

design: the elements 

This program discusses the nature of the design process 

and explains such elements of design as color, 

line, shape, form, pattern, and texture. It demonstrates 

applications of each design element. 

dVd / 20 min / 2010 / #29AX3046 - $129 

introduction to design: elements 

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Featuring a professional designer and a student, 

this program highlights the seven basic elements 

of design. It explores line, shape, form, color, value, 

texture, and space and teaches how to recognize the 

elements of design and utilize design elements in personal 

creations. 

dVd / 24 min / 2001 / #29AX2032 - $99 

experimentation: 

types of designs and 

interpretation of data (Po w e r Po i n t) 

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A digital editing exercise 

for film and Video 

This set enables users to edit a complex story. 

It covers such skills as split editing, logging, 

compositing, managing media, sound mixing, 

parallel editing, montage editing, continuity 

editing, and synching audio. 


creative editing techniques for 

nonlinear editing 

This DVD demonstrates a variety of editing 

techniques that work with any nonlinear program. 

It covers layering, motion, text, effects, 

and razor tools. 

dVd / 30 min / 2005 / #29AX2855 - $179 

Explaining what a true experiment is, this presentation 

discusses the concept of variables and looks 

at independent, dependent, conceptual, and operational 

variables. It lists factors to consider when designing 

an experiment; looks at the benefits and drawbacks of 

oneway, twogroups, and multiple groups designs; and 

covers factorial designs and notation, within subjects 

designs, and mixedmodel designs. The presentation 

also considers main effects and interaction. 

Po w e r Po i n t mac|win / 2011 / #29AX4979 - $189 

tHe editing Process 

the rough cut 

After a film has been assembled, the process of 

revising the edit begins to refine the story and 

characters. This DVD teaches how to schedule 

reshoots and work with test audiences. It features 

Hollywood editors who present their individual 

techniques. 

dVd / 20 min / 2009 / #29AX4526 - $159 

the Assembly cut 

In this program, working Hollywood editors 

teach the skills necessary to build an effective 

assembly cut. The DVD covers such topics as 

the role of the director in the assembly phase 

of editing, the editor’s objectives, and the isolation 

and correction of errors. 

dVd / 27 min / 2009 / #29AX4523 - $159 

softwAre tUtoriAls 

Absolute training for 

final cut studio: 

getting started with fcP 

In this DVD, certified Apple trainer Richard 

Harrington explores the basic and intermediate 

features of Final Cut Pro. He covers such topics 

as advanced preferences and backup, color 

correction, sending to Soundtrack Pro, effects, 

exporting, and creating a Web clip. 

dVd / 90 min / 2006 / #29AX3804 - $119 

Absolute training for 

final cut studio: 

going deeper with fcP 

This program explores the intermediate to advanced 

features of Apple’s Final Cut Pro. It teaches 

how to set preferences, log and capture, create 

sequences, mix aspect ratios, import graphics, 

use multiple tracks, and export to tape. 

dVd / 90 min / 2006 / #29AX3805 - $119 

After effects® (DVD-roM) 

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Featuring stepbystep tutorials, this DVD 

ROM set introduces Adobe After Effects.® It 

teaches how to set a building on fire using software, 

execute smooth movements to bring fluidness 

to still images, and improve simple photo 

slideshows. The DVDROM set also shows how 

to fix errors, change virtual sets, make an actor 

“fly,” employ gun flashes in shooting scenes, and 

create futuristic sword fights. 

2 mac|win dVd-rom / 2009 / #29AX4995 - $99 

design: 

Understanding the Principles 

Outlining the elements of design, this DVD teaches 

how to combine them to achieve such design principles 

as unity, dominance, contrast, and rhythm. The 

program features professor John Roach and students 

from Parsons School of Design and offers illustrative 

examples. c 

dVd / 20 min / 2007 / #29AX3814 - $199 

introduction to design: Principles 

Examining balance, movement, emphasis, contrast, pattern, 

rhythm, and unity, this program discusses the seven 

principles of design. It teaches how to incorporate each 

principle into artwork and design projects. 

dVd / 24 min / 2001 / #29AX2033 - $99 

composition 

Explaining that good composition influences the ways 

in which viewers read and interpret paintings, this program 

teaches how design elements are arranged for 

beauty and effectiveness. It also shows how to apply 

such compositional principles as variety, balance, and 

unity to a painting. 

dVd / 24 min / 2001 / #29AX4866 - $109 

design: All About color 

Tracing the history of color and the development of 

color theories, this program considers color’s ability to 

create emotion and influence mood and emphasizes 

that color is a powerful tool in design. It introduces 

the color system of hue, value, and chroma; looks at 

the color wheel; examines warm and cool colors; and 

discusses color schemes. 

dVd / 20 min / 2010 / #29AX4859 - $129 

measurement methods: 

reliability and Validity of 

Participants’ responses (Po w e r Po i n t) 

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Offering thoughtprovoking questions, this presentation 

examines methods of measurement used in re 

search. It differentiates among nominal, ordinal, interval, 

and ratio measurement scales and considers when to use 

latent versus manifest variables in a study. The presentation 

explains different types of validity, including face, construct, 

convergent, discriminant, and predictive validity, and looks 

at the concept of reliability, focusing on interrater, internal 

consistency, testretest, and intermethod reliability. 

Po w e r Po i n t mac|win / 2011 / #29AX4980 - $189

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