FROM THE PUBLISHER

Digital video is one of the most exciting multimedia developments in recent years. The good news is that digital video technology has now reached a level of sophistication and price so that it is possible for anyone to become the next Steven Spielberg or George Lucas. Digital video has arrived for the mass consumer market and this book will show you how to get the most out of it.

Digital Video In Easy Steps looks at all aspects of the world of digital video. Beginning with an overview of the terminology and technology used, it then looks at the equipment that is required and details how to obtain the best digital video footage. The issue of downloading the footage onto a computer is then covered (including converting analogue video to digital).

The rest of the book covers the various software programs that are available for editing digital video (including Pinnacle Studio, Windows Movie Maker, and Apple iMovie) and covers all of the editing techniques that are needed to produce slick and professional-looking movies.