Arnosky J. Bring `Em Back Alive!: Capturing Wildlife on Home Video: A Guide for the Whole Family

Little, Brown and Company, 1997. — 52 p.In this fully illustrated, step-by-step guide, award-winning nature writer Jim Arnosky combines the adventure and excitement of his field trips with a how-to approach for capturing wildlife on video. Vivid stills from Arnosky's own 8mm videotapes illustrate basic techniques anyone with access to a personal camcorder can try, including:Finding wildlife in the city, a zoo, or your own backyard;
Waiting to capture the best shot of an elusive animal;
Using the telephoto feature to bring distant subjects into close view;
Focusing with both manual and automatic controls;
Panning with your subject;
Experimenting with natural lighting;
Taping safely without disturbing the wildlife;
Taking care of the camcorder.Videography is the wave of the future for preserving all the action and sound of a wildlife adventure!