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Digital SLR Video and Filmmaking For Dummies

1. Aufl.

von: John Carucci
20,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	11.01.2013
ISBN/EAN:	9781118401781
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	416

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Titelbeschreibung

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. <ul> <li>Offers everything needed to shoot, produce, and edit a professional looking videos using DSLR video equipment</li> <li>Written for both professional photographers and videographers and those just starting out</li> <li>Includes the steps for applying information to a film project, including developing a screenplay, approaching shooting like a cinematographer, and directing</li> <li>Contains a walkthrough of common video projects including making a music video, a wedding video, and video greeting card</li> </ul> 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.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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 Frame 147 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 Movie 253 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

Autorenportrait

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.

Back cover copy

Lights, action, DSLR! Learn to shoot video with your DSLR and make magnificent movies You're fascinated with the fact that your new DSLR can shoot movies, and you can't wait to learn how. Or you're a veteran photographer or videographer eager to explore this new DSLR dimension. Either way, this book is for you! You'll learn the unique steps and techniques to capture quality video with a camera that also takes still pictures. <ul> <li>More than meets the eye — understand how a DSLR differs from a camcorder and master specific DSLR techniques</li> <li>Know your tools — identify your camera's capabilities, choose lenses, explore stabilizing systems, and select audio devices</li> <li>Think like a videographer — learn to handle exposure and lighting, capture quality audio, and use camera angle to tell your story</li> <li>Put it all together — turn your footage into a real movie with Adobe® Premiere® Elements</li> <li>Become a filmmaker — learn to scout locations, create a screenplay, develop a shooting script, and direct your actors</li> </ul> Open the book and find: <ul> <li>The many factors that go into shooting quality DSLR video</li> <li>Tips for keeping your camera steady</li> <li>Creative shooting techniques</li> <li>Secrets of effective lighting</li> <li>What your editing workstation must have</li> <li>Steps for editing video using Premiere Elements</li> <li>Guidelines for a good script</li> <li>Specific tips for wedding and music videos</li> <li>Use DSLR video tools and processes to achieve better shots</li> <li>Edit in Premiere Elements and output to different platforms</li> <li>Develop a screenplay, shoot like a cinematographer, and direct your movie</li> </ul> IN FULL COLOR!