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Film is a visual medium, the work of Eric Rohmer and Kevin Smith notwithstanding. It is important for a director and cinemtographer to use their VISUAL EYES in order to VISUALIZE how to make their movie most effective. Also, there is the messy business of actors. Generally, movies have them, and directors have to deal with them. This guide will illuminate these two main jobs of the director: directing the camera and directing the actor, while showing how these two jobs manifest themselves during practical filmmaking -- whether it be, ''Which shots can I lose and still tell my story since we''re running out of time'', or ''How do I get two actors who hate each other to perform a passionate sex scene'','' all will be revealed.

Crocodilian species have been around since dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Seeing these swift and deadly predators in action, it’s no wonder these animals have survived for so long. This informative resource chomps down on the real facts about crocodiles, including their life cycle from hatchling to adult. Fearless readers will enjoy learning about interactions between humans and these formidable reptiles.

There are eight surviving species of bears in the world from the diminutive, Asian honey bear to the enormous, snow-stomping polar bear. This volume takes a look at these incredible animals’ life cycles in their natural habitats all over the world. Kid-friendly text explains bear’s hunting and hibernation behaviors, and examines people’s effects on bears and their habitats.

Whale species inhabit all of the world’s oceans. These large, awe-inspiring animals exhibit complex behaviors such as teaching, cooperation, and grieving. This beautiful, photograph-rich volume looks at whales in their natural habitats, describes their behavior patterns and life cycle, and discusses humans’ impact on these magnificent underwater mammals.

Elephants, found throughout Africa and Asia, are the world’s largest land mammals. Unfortunately, African elephants are a threatened species, while Asian elephants are an endangered species. The animal’s life cycle from birth to adulthood is explained in kid-friendly text and colorful nature photography shows elephants lumbering around in their natural habitats.

Humans first domesticated horses nearly 4,000 years ago, and they have remained integral to many societies before the invention of motorized vehicles. This volume examines the close relationship between horses and people throughout history. Young equestrians will love learning about the life cycle of horses through accessible text and fun photographs of their favorite gallopers.

The earliest sharks existed 100 million years before the dinosaurs. Today’s sharks are famous as the top predators of the world’s oceans. This book dives into the shark’s undersea habitat and explains shark life cycles and behaviors in fun, accessible language. The closing chapter explores encounters between humans and these fascinating creatures of the deep.

There are plenty of ways that kids can beautify and improve their communities. This helpful book offers simple things kids can do to help others, whether by joining local groups, organizing friends and family members, or by taking individual action. The volume also provides ways that kids can learn more and share their newfound knowledge with others.

There are many simple ways to recycle, save resources (not to mention: money), and help the planet. This book explains the many things that kids can do to reduce their impact on the environment and improve the world around them. Chapters also suggest subjects kids can investigate to learn more about alternative fuels and other large-scale environmental projects.

Kids can contribute to the fun and function of family life in many ways. This engaging book shows kids how they can help their parents—as well as themselves and their siblings—make family time more fulfilling. Each chapter offers ways to become more self-reliant and more helpful around the home and suggests activities that foster better communication and family bonding.

Young readers have the power to make a difference in their grades, and this helpful volume will teach them simple steps they can take to implement good study habits. Whether it’s limiting distractions, improving organization, or learning effective study methods, kids will feel encouraged to incorporate these tips into their study sessions. Each chapter covers a different aspect of studying, allowing students build skills and take pride in their accomplishments.

Few kids have problems coming up with ways to use their spending money, but making a little extra cash is another problem all together. Whether it’s selling crafts, doing chores for neighbors, or organizing a yard sale, this volume teaches kids creative and fun ways to fatten their wallets. A chapter also encourages learning about saving as well as spending, so that kids can set themselves on the path to being fiscally smart and responsible.

Learning healthy habits starts in childhood, and this book shows kids simple ways to stay healthy. Chapters encourage young readers to get active, cut down on junk food, and to take control of taking care of themselves. The book empowers kids to live a healthy life and to help others by sharing the healthy habits they learn.

Zest is living with enthusiasm, and is embodied in people like Oprah Winfrey, who encourages people to “live their best life.” Readers will explore this quality and the different ways it manifests. Biographical sidebars help to illustrate how zest is an inner resource for building a successful life.

Grit—persistence and perseverance in the face of setbacks—is an important ingredient for a successful life. People such as Helen Keller and Harriet Tubman overcame incredible odds, and the example they set will be an inspiration to readers as they learn about ways to develop grit in their own lives.

Self-control encompasses several qualities needed for success, such as preparedness, attentiveness, and the ability to adapt to new situations. Readers are given examples of exceptional people throughout history, like W.E.B. Du Bois, to explain how to improve one’s self-control and balance it with other traits.

Sympathy and empathy are essential building blocks to developing good social skills. Readers explore the importance of this quality—social intelligence—and discuss how this quality helps people work well with others, build satisfying friendships, and become active participants in and contributors to the community.

Baseball legend Lou Gehrig famously expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play professional baseball by calling himself “the luckiest man on the face of the Earth.” The importance of appreciation and thankfulness are examined through accessible text. There is a focus on how this character strength balances other qualities and gives successful people perspective and a healthy approach to life.

People with optimism expect the best and accentuate the positive. This character strength can be seen in Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I have a dream” speech, in which he expressed his hope for future generations. This volume explores how optimism keeps people motivated despite adversity, demonstrates how readers can look for ways to see the glass as half-full, rather than half-empty, and explains why this ability is a marker for success.

Curiosity is a love of learning, and is found in history’s greatest scientists and thinkers, from Benjamin Franklin to Marie Curie, to Apple’s Steve Jobs. Students will learn how curiosity fuels motivation and is reinforced by traits such as zest and grit. They will also explore other ways to foster a sense of curiosity in both their schoolwork and in their extracurricular lives.

The platypus is a mammal that swims and lays eggs, and has to be seen to be believed! Learn all about this unusual animal, including its habitat, diet, and such unique features as its beaver-like tail and its venomous ankle spurs.

The stonefish is the world''s most venomous fish that also happens to be an expert at camouflage. Innocently enough you can swim across what looks like an ordinary seabed stone, but think again, it''s the deadly stonefish. Young, brave explorers learn about the variety of stonefish, where they live, and how they survive.

This long-nosed animal is named for its diet, which is almost exclusively ants. Learn about the anteater’s habitat and unique body, and the hows and whys of the animal’s very notable nose.

Porcupines are rodents that are covered in sharp, needle-like spines. This book introduces readers to these prickly animals, and describes their diet and the different habitats in which they are found, Photographs illustrate the porcupine’s unusual body and help to explain how the spines are used to fend off predators.

Once called the “African unicorn,” the okapi was unknown outside of Africa until just around 100 years ago, and many children are still unfamiliar with this amazing creature. The okapi is most closely related to the giraffe, but also has stripes like a zebra. This book introduces readers to this unusual animal, as well as its many unique features, like a tongue that is long enough to clean its ears!

The adorable red panda hails from Asia. Despite sharing a name, this creature is only distantly related to the giant panda we are so familiar with, and actually looks more like a cross between a cat, a bear, and a raccoon!