Digital SLR Video and Filmmaking For Dummies
Published on 18. February 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-1-118-36598-4 (ISBN)
Description
Step-by-step guide for using your digital SLR to make quality video
With digital SLR cameras becoming more and more popular as replacements for standalone video cameras, this book helps photographers become better videographers and shows videographers how to incorporate DSLRs into their work. The book includes an overview of the DSLR video tools and process and shows how to establish camera settings for effective capture, light a scene, get sound, and achieve the film look. The book also offers the basics on editing footage into a final product using common video editing tools.
* Offers everything needed to shoot, produce, and edit a professional looking videos using DSLR video equipment
* Written for both professional photographers and videographers and those just starting out
* Includes the steps for applying information to a film project, including developing a screenplay, approaching shooting like a cinematographer, and directing
* Contains a walkthrough of common video projects including making a music video, a wedding video, and video greeting card
Digital SLR Video and Filmmaking for Dummies is designed to help photographers ramp up their video skills, videographers add DSLRs to their toolkits, and amateurs begin shooting their own short films and videos.
Reviews / Votes
'This book is a true gem when it comes to useful hints and tips-it explains technical terms in very easy to understand language.' (The Burton Mail, March 2013) '....this book is very thorough on the basics and gives realistic assessments of what the DSLR can and cannot accomplish in terms of filmmaking.' (Amateur Photography, March 2013)More details
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John Carucci
Digital SLR Video and Filmmaking For Dummies
E-Book
01/2013
Wiley
€20.99
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John Carucci
Digital SLR Video and Filmmaking For Dummies
E-Book
01/2013
Wiley
€20.99
Available for download
Person
John Carucci is a writer and photographer/videographer. He has written books on nighttime and creative photography and articles for American Photo, Popular Photography, and PC Photo magazines. Currently, John is an entertainment news producer for Associated Press Television.
Content
Introduction 1
Part I: Joining the DSLR Video Revolution 7
Chapter 1: Going from Still to Video in a Single Camera 9
Chapter 2: Exploring DSLR Video Capabilities 23
Chapter 3: Keeping Your Camera Steady 45
Chapter 4: Audio Matters 57
Part II: Control the Camera, Control the Movie 67
Chapter 5: Shooting Video with Your DSLR 69
Chapter 6: Getting Creative with Your Shoot 87
Chapter 7: Breaking Dawn Over Light Sources 111
Chapter 8: BYOL: Bringing Your Own Light 131
Chapter 9: Reigning in the Frame147
Chapter 10: Making the Most of Audio Capture 161
Part III: Fixing It in Post 173
Chapter 11: Building Your Editing Suite 175
Chapter 12: Getting to Know Adobe Premiere Elements 197
Chapter 13: Making Your Movie 217
Chapter 14: Taking Your Edit to Infinity and Beyond 241
Chapter 15: Presenting Your Movie253
Chapter 16: Archiving Your Movie Files 267
Part IV: Becoming a Filmmaker 281
Chapter 17: Doing the Preshoot Work 283
Chapter 18: Roles in the Filmmaking Process 299
Chapter 19: Managing the Day of the Shoot and Beyond 313
Chapter 20: Your Red Carpet Premiere Awaits 325
Part V: The Part of Tens 333
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Improve Your Filmmaking Skills 335
Chapter 22: Ten Steps to Creating a Music Video 345
Chapter 23: Ten Wedding Video Techniques 355
Chapter 24: Ten Tips for Creating a Documentary 363
Index 371