4th edition. — Course Technology PTR, 2011. — 554 p. The title of The Digital Filmmaking Handbook is something of an oxymoron, because this thorough book covers everything you need to know about filmmaking production, from concept to screening. The only missing element is film itself. Film and video production are in transition. Film and analog videotape rapidly are approaching...
Wiley Publishing, 2008. — 387 p. — ISBN: 0470386940 With all the recent advancements in filmmaking technology, more people than ever are trying their hand at filmmaking. Keeping up with the newest information in this booming field, this updated edition of Filmmaking For Dummies features up-to-the-minute coverage of the latest and greatest hardware, software, accessories, and...
Burlington, MA: Focal Press, 2010. — 208 p. — ISBN10: 0240812174; ISBN13: 978-0240812175. This is the only book that combines conceptual and practical instruction on creating polished and eloquent images for film and video with the technical know-how to achieve them. Loaded with hundreds of full-color examples, The Filmmaker's Eye is a focused, easy-to-reference guide that...
Oxford: How to Books, 2009. — 252 p. — ISBN: 1845282566. New technologies now offer accessibility to the medium of video and film for virtually anyone who feels they have something to say. You might be: someone who wants to create a video to share online; someone who wants to record and document everyday events that happen around you; a charity worker wanting to highlight the...
New Riders Press, Berkeley, CA, 2010. — 336 p. — ISBN13: 978-0-321-70211-1, ISBN10: 0-321-70211-5. Book is training all geared to teach you everything about shooting video with your DSLR. With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras, photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything they've...
Wiley, 2015. — 128 p. — ISBN13: 978-1119177241. The fast and easy way for kids to shoot, edit, and share videos on YouTube Does your child long to create and post videos on YouTube in hopes of becoming the next “YouTube celebrity?” Whether looking to go viral or simply wanting to make videos for their friends, Making YouTube Videos is the place your kid should start. Written by...
University of Iowa Press, 2014. — 273 p. Screenwriting for Neurotics is a quirky and accessible handbook for beginning screenwriters. Whether you are a student in a screenwriting class or just someone who wants to try their hand at writing for film or television, this handy guidebook makes the entire process simple and unintimidating. Scott Winfield Sublett, a veteran...
2nd Edition. — Sybex, 2015. — 482 p. A how-to guide for getting professional-quality video from your DSLR Shooting HD Video with a video-enabled DSLR has many benefits and some tricky drawbacks that digital filmmakers and videographers can overcome to get professional results. The DSLR Filmmaker's Handbook helps filmmakers harness the HD video capabilities of their DSLRs to...
Faber & Faber,. 2017. — 139 p. All drama takes the form of one of 36 situations. That was Georges Polti's theory about theatre, which he put forward in his book 36 Dramatic Situations, published in French in the mid-19th century. I've been working with screenwriters, filmmakers and storytellers my entire career in film - and I've never come across a book with such a fresh and...
Focal Press, 2011. — 465 p. Video-capable DSLR cameras give filmmakers a quality previously impossible without high-end cinema cameras. Exploring the cinematic quality and features offered by hybrid DSLRs, this book empowers the filmmaker to craft visually stunning images inexpensively. Learn to think more like a cinematographer than a videographer, whether shooting for a...
Bedford/St. Martin’s, 2016. — 420 p. The one-stop resource for students Script. Direction. Design. Production. Sound. Lighting. Editing. Effects. Animation. Marketing. Careers. It’s all here. With storytelling and collaboration as core principles, industry insiders Adam Leipzig (former President of National Geographic Films), and Barry Weiss (former head of animation at Sony...
Quercus, 2014. - 337 p. Part of the perennially best-selling Quercus Digital Photography series, this comprehensive guide features everything you need to know to make a digital film, from conception to finished product. Using clear, step-by-step instruction, The Digital Filmmaking Handbook concisely illustrates the technical and creative challenges of digital filmmaking for...
Workman Publishing Company, 2011. — Newly updated and revised, How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck is a quick and easy guide that will make your video better instantly — whether you read it cover to cover or just skim a few chapters. It’s about the language of video and how to think like a director, regardless of equipment (amateurs think about the camera, pros think about...
Rocky Nook, 2016. — 200 p. To remain relevant and in demand in today’s visually driven world, image makers must learn to craft both still photographs and motion in order to attract clients. While there are many similarities between photography and cinematography, there are key aspects of shooting motion — such as sound and camera movement, to name just two — that are uncharted...
Peachpit Press, 2011. — 36 p. Final Cut Pro X offers a whole new way to edit, with an ease of use that opens the door for millions of new users. DSLR cameras are also revolutionizing the way photographers, journalists, documentary producers, and directors bring their creative vision to life. Up until now, editing DSLR video has been anything but easy–syncing sound, transcoding...
Course Technology PTR, 2012. — 303 p. The most significant contribution to film imagery is lighting. Lighting is the key to turning amateur footage into professional stories and presentation. The book shows that good lighting doesn't always require expensive or extensive Hollywood hardware. With a little creativity, ingenuity, and some elbow grease, you can create your own...
3rd Edition. — Southern Illinois University Press, 2002. — 412 p. A comprehensive guide for documentary filmmakers at all stages. In this third edition, in response to technological advances and the demands of cable television stations, Alan Rosenthal reconsiders how one approaches documentary filmmaking in the 21st century.
John Wiley & Sons, 2013. — 419 p. 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...
Focal Press, 2012. — 272 p. Videojournalism is a new field that has grown out of traditional print photojournalism, slideshows that combine sound and pictures, public radio, documentary filmmaking and the best of television news features. This amalgam of traditions has emerged to serve the Internet's voracious appetite for video stories. Videojournalism is written for the new...
Dorling Kindersley, 2018. — 80 p. Create amazing videos and animations to share with friends and family, and on YouTube, using phones, webcams, cameras, or camcorders. Inspirational and fun, this action-packed book explains the video-making process from script to screen, with techniques to try out and practical tips to produce exciting projects at home. Discover how to get the...
Focal Press, 2016. — 262 p. — ISBN13: 978-1138694101. With cloud applications and services now widely available, film and video professionals have all the tools they need to work together on centralized platforms and effectively collaborate across separate desktop, web, and mobile devices. In Film and Video Production in the Cloud, veteran video production consultant Jack James...
Ebook, 2010. — 114 p. First published on his filmmaker-centric site NoFilmSchool.com in 2010 and updated consistently since then, Ryan Koo's digital cinematography guide has been downloaded as a PDF over 800,000 times and is available to read with modified content as web pages on the No Film School site.
Focal Press, 2017. — 241 p. The Science and Art of Acting for the Camera provides a precise yet practical approach to help unlock the mysteries of acting for film and television. Written by veteran actor, producer, and director John Howard Swain, the book offers a clear-cut, no-nonsense technique that equips aspiring or working actors with the necessary skills to succeed on...
3rd Edition. — Wiley, Inc, 2003. — 409 p. Digital Video For Dummies doesn’t just help you use software or understand a new technology. It’s about the art of moviemaking, and how you can apply this exciting new technology to make movies of your very own. Author has designed this book to serve as a primer to moviemaking in general. Sections of this book will help you choose a...
3rd Edition. — Focal Press, 2009. — 333 p. High-definition is now ubiquitous in video production and High Definition Cinematography, Third Edition provides the explanations, definitions, and workflows that today's cinematographers and camera operators need to make the transition. Paul Wheeler will explain the high-definition process, suggest the best methods for filming, and...
Focal Press, 2013. — 249 p. Real-world postproduction paths show how it's being done today. Numerous HD tables clear up what format is used for which purpose. Ample information on HDV. Debunks myths and answers common questions about HD. Avoid costly missteps in postproduction and get it right the first time with this book. Written by an in-the-trenches professional who works...
McGraw-Hill Professional, New York, 2008. — 229 p. — ISBN: 9780071594776. Now you can get the most out of your home video equipment and video phone with the fun and practical projects packed inside this easy-to-follow guide. Produced in conjunction with CNET.com, the place you go for the latest in tech and consumer electronics, this book shows you how to create all kinds of...
DK Publishing, 2016. — 224 p. Nowadays, society loves to capture their lives in colorful shots and movies they can place on YouTube, Facebook, or their own websites. Rugged and lightweight, GoPro cameras empower their users by providing powerful technology to tell stories that strike the right balance of words and pictures. These high-tech cameras enable users to capture...
McFarland & Company, Inc., 2012. — 327 p. — ISBN: 0786461713. Unlike traditional animation techniques that use specialized 3D animation software, machinima -a term derived from the words "machine" and "cinema"-records the action in real-time interactive 3D environments, such as those found in video games, to create a cinematic production. No longer solely the province of...
Thomson Course Technology, 2005. — 257 p. The digital video mode 24 p. captures imagery more nearly the way motion picture cameras do. It opens up a world of possibilities for digital filmmakers. But aspiring to 'film-look video' involves more than just flipping a switch on your camera. The authors share the secrets of Hollywood-style production so you can give your movie a...
2nd Edition. — Imagine Publishing Ltd, 2016. — 132 p. What started as a venture seeking unique ways of attaching cameras to surf boards has spiralled into a worldwide phenomenon. Get involved and capture all your adventures with the help of GoPro The Complete Manual; choose your model and accessories, navigate the modes and settings, shoot your favourite subjects and perfect...
Ebook, 2016. — 136 p. The Action Camera Handbook is designed to be the comprehensive instruction guide that didn’t come with your new camera. While not focused on one brand of camera, it covers the main features and settings common to nearly all low and medium priced action cams. Overlooked settings in the various menu trees in these cameras can make a huge difference in the...
Focal Press, 2015. — 417 p. Become a master in the influential, diverse, and highly innovative field of experimental filmmaking. Harness the little-known techniques and subtle aesthetics required for this imagination-driven art form. For the first time in a single volume, Kathryn Ramey has written a thorough, hands-on guide to the craft and processes of experimental filmmaking,...
Bloomsbury Academic, 2014. — 390 p. With the advent of digital filmmaking and critical recognition of the relevance of self expression, first-person narratives, and personal practices of memorialization, interest in the amateur moving image has never been stronger. Bringing together key scholars in the field, and revealing the rich variety of amateur filmmaking?from home movies...
Collier Books, 1969. — 260 p. In Creative Film-Making one of the leaders in America's booming low-budget film movement explains the basic principles of professional film-making and demonstrates how to make them work for you. Heavily illustrated, Creative Film-Making introduces and explains in detail every phase of motion-picture making.
Wiley, 2015. — 336 p. — ISBN13: 978-1119027409. If you've been bitten by the filmmaking bug — even if you don't have a background in video or access to fancy equipment — Digital Filmmaking For Kids makes it easy to get up and running with digital filmmaking! This fun and friendly guide walks you through a ton of cool projects that introduce you to all stages of filmmaking....
Focal Press, 2008. — 263 p. Put the essential concepts and techniques of digital compositing to work for you without the need of a single mathematical equation. Compositing Visual Effects is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of film shots, figures, illustrations and diagrams to help the visual reader gain a valuable vocabulary and understanding of the full range of visual...
3rd Edition. — Wadsworth Pub., 1999. — 452 p. Media aesthetics have gained prominence with the dramatic advances in the digital technology of video and electronic cinema, making Herb Zettl's book more applicable than ever. The seventh edition of SIGHT SOUND MOTION continues to be the most comprehensive book on the market, not only describing the major aesthetic image...
DK, 2006. — 228 p. This general book on video techniques doesn't go extremely in-depth in any one topic (more than a few pages), but the range of knowledge on this subject is so vast that no book could hold it all. This book gives a very good crash-course on almost everything you need to know in order to make great videos for any purpose.
2nd Edition. — Focal Press, 2010. — 317 p. Video Shooter is a guide to both the mechanics of the video camera and the craft of shooting. Written by a veteran in the industry and utilizing an engaging, conversational style (including illustrative anecdotes from the author's many years of experience), the book takes the reader beyond "e;button pushing"e; to teach the complete...
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. MAR. 1997. — 166 p. Service Precautions Reference Information Product Specifications and Comparison Chart Disassembly and Reassembly Alignment and Adjustment Exploded View and Parts List Electrical Parts List Block Diagrams PCB Diagrams Wiring Diagram Schematic Diagrams Manual
John Wiley & Sons, 2014. — 292 p. You only get one chance to take the perfect action shot. The GoPro camera has taken the market by storm. Durable and weatherproof, these cameras are tailor-made for athletes, filmmakers, journalists, and hobbyists who want a hands-free device. Whether you're BASE-jumping, mountain biking, surfing, or just shooting the next big indie...
Focal Press, 2004. — 343 p. Whether you're new to Photoshop or want to use it at a more advanced level, this book will give you must-have techniques to work more quickly and achieve dazzling results. You'll begin with core Photoshop and DV fundamentals, then move on to titling, working with still photos, and advanced tricks for specific effects. This one-stop resource gets...
Panoma Press, 2015. — 319 p. Why You Need Confidence On Camera. Video has become the fastest growing marketing tool of our age. Whether for business or personal promotion, smartphones and webcams now enable anyone to connect face-to-face across the world. But how well do you present on screen? It's time to overcome your fears, learn what works for you, what not to do and get...
Infobase Publishing, 2010. — 126 p. With the development of easy-to-use video-editing software, inexpensive camera equipment, and a worldwide audience courtesy of the Internet, creating and watching digital video has become a popular pastime among average computer users. The growth of digital video has changed the way movies and television programs are produced and distributed...
2nd Edition. — Pearson Education, 2017. — 454 p. Step-by-step instructions with callouts to the GoPro HERO5 Black, HERO5 Session, or HERO Session camera. Photos and sample images show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into problems or limitations with your GoPro camera in specific shooting situations. Tips and Notesto help you get the most from your GoPro camera when...
Focal Press, 2007. — 428 p. The Power Filmmaking Kit is a comprehensive empowers you to produce your own Hollywood-quality movie. Emmy-award winning director Jason Tomaric produced an independent film using only local resources for under $2,000 that not only got picked up for distribution, but is also used as a case study in top film schools. This book shows you how to do the...
Routledge, 2017. — 315 p. Virtual Reality Filmmaking presents a comprehensive guide to the use of virtual reality in filmmaking, including narrative, documentary, live event production, and more. Written by Celine Tricart, a filmmaker and an expert in new technologies, the book provides a hands-on guide to creative filmmaking in this exciting new medium, and includes coverage...
3rd Edition. — Newnes, 2001. — 433 p. A truly accessible guide to TV technology and the Digital revolution. The third edition of the Newnes Guide to Television & Video Technology is the definitive guide to analogue and digital TV technology. Eugene Trundle explores the fundamentals of Digital TV (satellite, cable and terrestrial) and Digital Video, as well as providing a...
Focal Press, 2006. — 209 p. Getting Started The Basics of Color Correction The Colorist Setting Up Your Color-Correction Environment The Video Signal Reading the Scopes The Waveform Monitor The Vectorscope The Parade Display The Histogram Video Standards NTSC PAL HDTV Video Systems Component Video Composite Video Analog Video Digital Video Videotape Recording Formats Analog...
Delmar, Cengage Learning, 2011. — 354 p. Moving Images is the first comprehensive media studies and motion picture production textbook of its kind. Offering a series of thematically-driven units that provide opportunities for collaborative learning, enhancement of creativity, and development of higher order thinking, this book is designed to get readers excited about making...
HP Books, 1986. — 164 p. Thomas I. Ford is an award-winning video producer, director and writer working for major ad agencies and corporations. In addition, he is in constant demand as a teacher. This complete and informative guide to home video moviemaking is based on his many years of professional experience. This book is packed with lively text and lots of clear...
2nd Edition. — Morgan & Morgan, 1959. — 140 p. Whether he shoots for fun or profit — for a family circle or a television station — the experienced film maker knows that getting correct focus and exposure are only the first steps in using a movie camera. He wants to tell a movie story. He will not do so if he shoots all over the place in a series of correctly exposed but...
Sterling Pub. Co., 1992. — 264 p. By using sequences of images, this book offers step-by-step advice on skills and techniques which can be applied to video subjects such as holidays, children and the family, weddings and other special occasions, indoor and outdoor sports, mini-drama productions and information videos. The reader is led through each stage, from picking up a...
ComteQ Publishing, 2003. — 164 p. The most popular book and useful book on the subject of recording family histories. Capturing family stories and preserving memories on tape or DVD to pass on to future generations has never been easier. Provides extensive sample interview questions on a wide variety of family subjects that can help loosen up even the "camera shy" and offers...
3rd Edition. — Focal Press, 1991. — 164 p. — (Media Manuals). Persuasive lighting is a subtle blend of practical know-how and artistic anticipation, but many program makers do not have the time or opportunity to study the craft in depth. That is where 'Lighting for Video' can help. It does not assume technical knowledge or previous experience. After covering basics it guides...
Hastings House, 1977. — 236 p. Motion Picture Camera and Lighting Equipment enables cinematographers and film producers to find their way through the bewildering array of equipment offered for professional use. Electronic and computer control mechanisms and video assist are all covered in this practical, easy to understand volume. The contents range from imaging problems, close...
Amphoto, 1986. — 260 p. This book is intended for anybody who is interested - at any level in the world of video. It deals with the production process, why it is the way it is. how it works, and what it produces. It looks at all video situations, from the broadcast studio, through cablecasting to video art and instructional and educational applications. Also included are...
Appear TV Product User Manual DC1000/1001/1100/1101 SC2000/2001/2100/2101 MC3000/3001/3100/3101 This manual describes how to install, configure, and operate your new equipment. It is written for professional operators of video distribution systems and assumes a prerequisite level of technical knowledge.
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:...
Elsevier, 2006. — 423 p. Introduction to the second edition How to use this book Overview Think big The filmmaking process Low-budget filmmaking Inside video What is digital technology? How the camcorder works Operating the camcorder In-camera edit: hand-made movie Video safety and good practice Video compression Films and how they work Types of film and filmmakers In-camera...
Muska & Lipman, 2003. — 196 p. — (Complete Guides). Falling technology prices, powerful computers, broadband Internet access, recordable DVD s and portable, easy-to-use cameras have combined to create new challenges and opportunities for video-makers. Now you can turn your home office into a professional video studio, and your laptop Into an on-tocation editing sulte.Whh basic...
Imagine Publishing Ltd, 2016. — 148 p. Get involved and capture all your adventures with the help of GoPro for Beginners; choose your model and accessories, navigate the modes and settings, shoot your favourite subjects and perfect your final footage. There should be nothing stopping you from using GoPro to record all your activities.
3nd Edition. — Future, 2019. — 180 p. There was a time, not so long ago, when film and video making was left solely to the professionals – the kit was hefty and cameras came with large price tags. However, the advances in technology over recent years have made video production more accessible than ever before. Whether you are a DSLR, CSC or professional video camera user, The...
2nd Edition. — Focal Press, 2022. — 258 p. Telling stories with moving images is one of the most exalted art forms of our era, and this fully revised and updated new edition of the classic book on cinematic composition will equip the reader with the skills and understanding needed to harness the power of making impactful films that tell a story. This is the only book that...
New American Library, 1969. — 308 p. Even though this book is dated to a large degree there are aspects of filmmaking that applied 50 years ago that still apply today even if you're trying to make a decent video with your phone. Areas such as continuity shooting, camera support, zooming, panning and proper lighting are as relevant today as ever.
5th Edition. — Southern Illinois University, 2016. — 458 p. In a new edition of this popular guidebook, filmmakers Alan Rosenthal and Ned Eckhardt show readers how to utilize the latest innovations in equipment, technologies, and production techniques for success in the digital, web-based world of documentary film. All twenty-four chapters of the volume have been revised to...
Wadsworth, 1995. — 409 p. "Video Basics is written at a level that works for students and the organization and graphic material that goes with the text is superior." "Great organization and coverage of essential topics in a very practical way. This works great for me in teaching interdisciplinary video courses, TV production, and general video courses." "Greatest strengths are...
2nd Edition. — Wadsworth Pub., 1998. — 424 p. "Video Basics is written at a level that works for students and the organization and graphic material that goes with the text is superior." "Great organization and coverage of essential topics in a very practical way. This works great for me in teaching interdisciplinary video courses, TV production, and general video courses."...
3rd Edition. — Wadsworth, 2000. — 440 p. Despite the radical technical changes from analog to digital equipment, the fundamental objective of Video Basics 3 remains unchanged from the previous two editions: to show ways of generating worthwhile ideas and translating them into effective video messages. In this edition, I have included all essential information about digital...
Focal Press, 2012. — 405 p. A must-have read for anyone looking to take their independently-produced film or video into the 3rd dimension. The text features technical, practical, and inspirational insight from the visionaries who've been producing 3D film and video for decades, not just in the recent past.
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