Beginner-friendly guides to brainstorming, scripting, shooting, editing, and sharing, for students, yearbook teams, and the educators who teach them. No fancy equipment or film school required.
Each book is written for a different stage of the journey. Start with the one that fits you, or your students.
An engaging, hands-on introduction to video and animation, from storytelling and scripting to filming and editing. No tech wizardry needed.
The essential guide for middle school yearbook advisors: produce a professional-quality yearbook in just seven months, even if you're brand new.
A hands-on guide for high school students ready to bring their school's stories to life through video, vlogs, and more in one school year.
A practical guide for college and university educators to build an engaging video production course in one year or less, with limited resources.
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Every book walks readers through each step of the creative process with beginner-friendly tips, practical how-tos, and creative inspiration.
Find a story worth telling and the audience it's for.
Plan what viewers will see and hear, scene by scene.
Frame, light, and record with the camera you already have.
Shape your footage into a story that holds attention.
Premiere it, get feedback, and start the next one.
Ten printable pages that take any project from idea to premiere. Use it on your own, with friends, or with a whole class.
Instant download. Perfect for students, clubs, yearbook teams, and classrooms.
For nearly twenty years, Maria taught media education to students from ages 6 to 65, helping beginners pick up a camera and tell their own stories.
She is also an award-winning Director of Photography who has offered film, video, and photography services since 2006. The Frame by Frame series brings her classroom and on-set experience to every reader.
Whether you're launching a video club, leading the yearbook, or building a media course, the series gives you a clear plan, even with limited resources.
Contact MariaPick the book written for you: Lights, Camera, Create! for middle schoolers, Yearbook Triumph for yearbook advisors, High School Reels for high school students, and Lights, Camera, Curriculum for educators building a video course.
No. The series is written for beginners using the tools they already have, including a smartphone. No fancy equipment or film school required.
Yes. The series supports working solo or collaborating with friends, classmates, or families, and the free Planner prints for every group. For bulk orders or workshops, email maria@bleahucreative.com.
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