So You Want To Be A Film Or Tv Editor?( Series - Careers In Film And Television )

The impact of movies and television on our lives is profound. At any given moment on any given day, someone is watching a moving image somewhere in the world. Ninety percent of American's teens report going to the movies at least occasionally, and over sixty percent say they watch a DVD at least once a week. As television and movie markets expand, so does the need for talented filmmakers.
- Explores the many different facets of various careers in the film and television industries, from directing to film editing to costuming & make-up
- Includes biographical and historical information on figures and events related to specific filmmaking and television careers
- Explains various cinematic techniques (in text and in sidebars)
- Outlines various career opportunities in filmmaking & television
- Supports the Social Studies and Language Arts curricula