Recommended Books

Evangelism in the Digital Age: Media Case Studies (Dan Henrich)- This is a series of case studies that will help novice and professional alike learn how to use all forms of media in the evangelism process. These case studies come from Africa, Asia and Latin America and most have discussion questions to help the reader grasp the key parts of these examples from radio, television/film, mobile/Internet media. 

Mediastrategy and Christian Witness (Dan Henrich)- The book contains articles by mediastrategy personnel as well as case studies. It is an evergreen book covering many topics relevant today.

Internet Evangelism in the 21st Century (Dan Henrich) – Internet Evangelism for the 21st Century is a book based on a conference of the same name held in 2007 in Virginia. It contains transcriptions of workshops led by the best in Internet Evangelism.

Screenwriting Notes (Dan Henrich) – 70 pages of notes compiled related ti screen and scriptwriting.

Media Books by other authors

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Smartphone Video Storytelling by Robb Montgomery. Smartphone Video Storytelling helps readers master the techniques for making compelling short-form video content with a smartphone. With mobile journalism on the rise, it’s becoming increasingly important to understand the entire process and potential for conveying stories across multiple platforms.

Mobile Journalism by Robb Montgomery. This ‘MOJO bible’ features 12 chapters on multimedia smartphone storytelling. The book is richly annotated with linkable videos and readers will have full access to a companion web site for additional visuals and resources.

Life. Camera. Action: How to Turn Your Mobile Device Into a Filmmaking Powerhouse by Dave Basulto. Producing high-quality video used to be a difficult enterprise–restricted by costly equipment and hard-to-come-by technology. But, today, aspiring filmmakers, journalists, vloggers, live-streamers, coaches, educators, and editors have the tools for creating incredible videos right at their fingertips–literally.

The Portable Film School: Everything You’d Learn in Film School (Without Ever Going to Class) BY D.B. GILES. The Portable Film School is a private tutorial from an instructor at one of the nation’s most prestigious film schools. D.B. Gilles explains the fundamental skills and techniques of screenwriting and making a short film arming you with the two calling cards you’ll need to break into Hollywood – without having spent the tuition or a minute in a classroom.

Shot Lists for Filmmakers: Simple, Organized Shot Lists for Directors, Cinematographers and Film Students – Great Addition to Directing Kit This director approved useful notebook is designed to help filmmakers easily prepare detailed, accurate shot lists for shooting days. With boxes to fill in all vital information it also offers space to sketch out framing/write notes to help clearly communicate their vision.

The Grip Book, The Studio Grip’s Essential Guide by Michael USA, Gain the essential skills of a professional grip to become the jack and master of all trades on any movie or television show set. Discover vital insider tips ranging from how to operate cutting-edge rigging and lighting equipment to performing difficult camera mounts on aircraft, boats, trains, and cars.