Book Description
Two hundred and eighty images, taken from actual digital video projects, pack this portable handbook, which covers the complete spectrum of digital video production. Starting with an overview of the various types of digital equipment, formats, and basic digital processes, the focus is placed on 3 key areas: shoot, including preparation, camera movement, and sound and lighting basics; edit, covering storyboards and timelines, trimming, titles, and special effects; and share, burning to disc, sharing digital content on the Web, and more. With advice on surviving and thriving in the digital production “real world”—including how to find an audience and work as a freelance professional—this is an absolute must for anyone wanting to get a foothold this new yet growing medium.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Video production for amateurs and professionals was turned on its head in 1995, when digital video was introduced to the consumer marketplace. Now, several years on, technology prices have fallen, and video editing solutions have matured to a point where almost anyone with a camcorder and a desktop computer can create polished, high-quality movies. This book lifts the lid on DV technology and its potential. It demystifies the jargon and cuts through technical hype, keeping its sights firmly fixed on the actual task of making a movie. Digital video production is addressed in a linear manner, taking the reader from initial concept to final production