

The outer of the box turns into a projector. It comes complete with everything but a smartphone, to shoot your very own movie. The Smartphone Movie Maker is an impressive piece of kit, not just a book. I think author did great job putting a lot of information into this small booklet, and explaining the process of filmmaking. It may seem a little bit overwhelming for some kids, but I am sure it would be a fun kit for any inspiring movie director out there. Since the kit is for kids, I would expect to share with them links to free, but good editing softwares. Most of the time, author just tells to look it up online. I was a little bit surprised though, that there are no resources for free softwares or editing applications. The examples used in the booklet are clear and helpful in understanding the process of filming. The booklet also includes instruction how to assemble projector and put together the pop corn box, that come with the kit. At the end of the booklet there is glossary and index of new words. The booklet has a lot of vocabulary, that is usually used during movie shoots, so the child learns also a lot about movie making process. It talks about adding music, special effects, use of green screen.

There are a lot of great tips, even how to make an animation. Second section talks about shooting, about light, camera angle, useful gadgets. (There is separate booklet for Storyboard making, included in the kit). It talks about ideas, creativity, planning, researching, making a story board, auditions, scouting for location.

Part one explains what is necessary before the shoot. It shows step, by step how to plan, shoot, and edit movie.īook is divided into three parts. The booklet has less than 50 pages and is filled with information, that are easy to understand, and colorful illustrations by Victor Beuren. – Pre-printed tickets to invite family and friends to the film premiere – Card sheets to make a retro popcorn box – A storyboarding book to sketch out a shot-by-shot breakdown of the film – A fully illustrated, hands-on director’s handbook Smartphone Movie Maker is actually a kit for kids ages 8-12.
