50 Fast Digital Video Techniques
1st Edition
Published on 3. October 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-7645-4180-3 (ISBN)
Description
* Step-by-step recipes for 50 digital video editing tricks show readers how to create professional videos with stunning special effects; readers can begin shooting and editing high quality video after reading only the first few pages
* Covers both Apple iMovie and Microsoft Movie Maker, the most popular consumer digital video editing applications; shows how to do the same techniques using both formats
* Demystifies the process of delivering video to the reader's audience in the most popular formats available today: VHS, DVD, Video-CD, and the Web
* Addresses the essentials of planning and shooting digital video in real life situations to produce professional results
* Interactive CD-ROM includes ready-made HTML templates to quickly get movies up on the Web, before-and-after source video files for the technique steps in the book, and video training software
* Covers both Apple iMovie and Microsoft Movie Maker, the most popular consumer digital video editing applications; shows how to do the same techniques using both formats
* Demystifies the process of delivering video to the reader's audience in the most popular formats available today: VHS, DVD, Video-CD, and the Web
* Addresses the essentials of planning and shooting digital video in real life situations to produce professional results
* Interactive CD-ROM includes ready-made HTML templates to quickly get movies up on the Web, before-and-after source video files for the technique steps in the book, and video training software
Reviews / Votes
"...the content and layout are of the highest quality..." (M2 Best Books, May 2004) "...shows you how to edit and achieve some cool special effects..." (PC Home, Issue 139, 2003) "...an accessible and informative read...many good creative ideas on how to get around common shooting and editing problems..." (Digital Creative Arts, December 03)More details
Series
Edition
1., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Foster City
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Illustrations
Illustrations (some col.)
Dimensions
Height: 22.9 cm
Width: 20.7 cm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
822 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7645-4180-3 (9780764541803)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Bonnie Blake is an award-winning designer and multimedia specialist. She teaches design and new media at a college in New Jersey. She is also the author of several books on multimedia and video production, including The Adobe Premiere Virtual Classroom.
Doug Sahlin is a graphic and Web site designer who has written ten books, including Fireworks 4 For Dummies(r) and Flash ActionScript For Dummies(r).
Doug Sahlin is a graphic and Web site designer who has written ten books, including Fireworks 4 For Dummies(r) and Flash ActionScript For Dummies(r).
Content
PREFACE.
BONNIE BLAKE'S ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
DOUG SAHLIN'S ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
Chapter 1: Shooting Video Like a Pro.
Chapter 2: From Camera to Cutting Room Floor.
Chapter 3: Artfully Changing Scenes with Transitions.
Chapter 4: Creating Compelling Special Effects.
Chapter 5: Creating Vintage Movie Effects.
Chapter 6: Going Hollywood with Your Movies.
Chapter 7: Adding Sound to Your Movies.
Chapter 8: Creating Compelling Titles and Credits.
Chapter 9: Exporting Your Movie.
APPENDIX A: WHAT'S ON THE CD-ROM.
APPENDIX B: RESOURCES.
COLOPHON.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR.
INDEX.
BONNIE BLAKE'S ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
DOUG SAHLIN'S ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.
Chapter 1: Shooting Video Like a Pro.
Chapter 2: From Camera to Cutting Room Floor.
Chapter 3: Artfully Changing Scenes with Transitions.
Chapter 4: Creating Compelling Special Effects.
Chapter 5: Creating Vintage Movie Effects.
Chapter 6: Going Hollywood with Your Movies.
Chapter 7: Adding Sound to Your Movies.
Chapter 8: Creating Compelling Titles and Credits.
Chapter 9: Exporting Your Movie.
APPENDIX A: WHAT'S ON THE CD-ROM.
APPENDIX B: RESOURCES.
COLOPHON.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR.
INDEX.