The materials, techniques, and attitudes needed to make professional-quality movies using 8mm., super 8mm., and 16mm. amateur equipment are covered in this guide to movie-making. The pros and cons are discussed of the various makes and models of cameras and lenses. Other topics discussed are: exposure and lighting, choosing film, camera speed and movement, using filters, techniques of editing, scripts, and ideas for saleable films. Attention is also given to the problems of titling. The book is illustrated and indexed. (MF)