In addition to their DadLabs duties, Daddy Troy and Daddy Clay are also the authors of "Filmmaking for Teens: Pulling Off Your Shorts". First published in 2005, the book contains practical filmmaking advice for teens and tweens on how to create short films. It contains everything from how to come up with a short film idea to what types of movie cameras and sound equipment to use. The latest version of the book includes a new section on digital distribution so teenagers can learn how to utilize the web to get their movies out to more viewers. If you're a parent interested in encouraging your teen's film making ambitions or getting them to participate in a creative activity, "Filmmakiing for Teens" is a great resource.

Troy: You may know us as Gear Daddy and Daddy Clay from DadLabs.com, but we're also Troy Lanier and Clay Nichols, authors of "Filmmaking For Teens: Pulling Off Your Shorts".
Clay: First published in 2005, this little handbook has helped literally thousands of teens and tweens to create their first film. It's packed with practical advice and tips on every phase of the filmmaking process from coming up with a good idea for your movie to editing and publishing your first video.
Troy: But a lot has changed in the past 5 years since we wrote the book and so this new edition incorporates all of the things that we've learned over at DadLabs.com as we made over 500 webisodes. We took that experience and we incorporated it into this book. It's got advice about the new cameras, new sound equipment, digital distribution, as well as how to get noticed on YouTube.
Clay: So if you're a parent of a teen or a tween and you'd like to encourage their filmmaking ambitions or if you'd just like to encourage them to participate in an activity that's creative and requires collaboration and use of technology, pick up a copy of this book. "Filmmaking For Teens: Pulling Off Your Shorts". Available online or at a bookstore near you.
Troy: And speaking of online, be sure to join us over at DadLabs.com. You'll find some great parenting videos, blogs and forums.
Clay: Hey, we'll see you on DadLabs.