How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck: Advice to Make Any Amateur Look Like a Pro. Learn to think like a director, regardless of your equipment. 74 short chapters teach you to think in the "language" of movies, plan your shots, create intrigue, and understand framing, lighting, sound, editing, effects, and more so that you can tell a story and entertain your audience. If you're making artistic films, commercials, documentaries, or home movies, these same principles apply and you can master them easily once they're clearly explained. (** This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear. **.)