Video Production Handbook This brand new edition walks students through the full video production process from inception of idea to final distribution. Concentrating on the techniques and concepts behind the latest equipment the book demonstrates the fundamental principles needed to create good video content on any kind of budget. Interviews with industry professionals provide insights into how the field really works and over 300 full color images of onsite work demonstrate how to achieve the techniques discussed. Ideal for students the new edition features fully updated information on the latest DSLR and cinema cameras LED lighting digital distribution and much more. | Video Production Handbook GBP 52.99 1
Video Field Production and Editing In the eighth revised edition of this book Ronald J. Compesi offers a comprehensive and in-depth introduction to the aesthetics of small-scale single-camera video production in field environments from planning through postproduction in a range of different programming formats. Written in an accessible student-friendly style this new edition has been significantly updated and revised throughout to reflect current technology and industry practices including shooting with DSLR cameras in HD and on smartphones new methods and channels of distribution and much more. Key features and updates to the eighth edition include: A focus on small-scale video production involving a minimum amount of field equipment and a small crew offering creative solutions for video producers with limited resources and personnel; Discussions of HD and 4K technology/acquisition LED lighting shooting with DSLR cameras and smartphones new online distribution channels; Over 300 photos and line art in full-color for the first time illustrating production processes technical issues and equipment and illuminating key aesthetic elements; An eResource with downloadable production planning documents links to further online resources production project exercises and sample test questions. With over 40 years of teaching and production experience Ronald J. Compesi offers an up-to-date and essential introduction to the art of small-scale video production in field environments in the new edition of this groundbreaking text in print since 1985. | Video Field Production and Editing GBP 69.99 1
Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Getting the Most from Your MILC Mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras are changing the way images are captured being far more in line with modern photography trends and sensibilities. With Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera: Getting the Most from Your MILC you’ll learn why this is happening and how to get the most from your mirrorless camera. This guide covers everything you need to know about the difference between a mirrorless camera and a DSLR apps lenses video recording and picture profiling features. You’ll learn how to use your mirrorless interchangeable lens camera for different genres of photography including landscape travel low light street photography portraiture and more. Written by expert and skilled instructor Steve Anchell this book includes 198 inspirational and instructional images with 154 in full-color with insights and photographs from 9 professional photographers. It’s the perfect guide for established photographers not yet aware of the wealth of benefits mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras offer and for beginning photographers just starting their career. | Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera Getting the Most from Your MILC GBP 39.99 1
The Filmmaker's Eye Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition This fully revised and updated edition of the classic book on cinematic composition provides readers with the necessary skills and technical know-how to create polished and narratively eloquent images using a unique approach that combines an analytical technical and aesthetic understanding of the essential visual grammar of the shot. Containing well over a hundred full-color case studies this second edition was expanded to include brand-new shot types and was completely updated to reflect developments in filmmaking technology and practices including the DSLR revolution the advent of mirrorless and compact cinema cameras improvements in CMOS sensor performance the introduction of 4K and higher video resolutions and drone cinematography. The Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition 2nd edition is essential reading for anyone with an interest in motion media and cinematic storytelling including independent filmmakers directors producers cinematographers editors as well as those studying filmmaking media aesthetics and film studies. | The Filmmaker's Eye Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition GBP 28.99 1
Introduction to Video Production Studio Field and Beyond Written in a clear non-technical manner Introduction to Video Production focuses on the fundamental principles and aesthetics of video production and the technologies used in both studio and field environments. Ronald J. Compesi and Jaime S. Gomez cover each aspect of the process step by step from preproduction to lighting sound directing editing graphics and distribution. Taking into account the changes in workflow and production planning and distribution brought on by the advent of digital media this second edition has been updated throughout to account for the increasing popularity of DSLR cameras online distribution the rise of portable cameras and mobile video and much more. Key features include: a thorough overview of video production in studio and field environments without being overly technical allowing students to get the big picture of production; coverage of new digital production recording and editing technologies; over 300 photos and line art illustrating aesthetic elements technical issues and production planning; key words identified in boldface throughout the text and reinforced in a comprehensive glossary of terms. | Introduction to Video Production Studio Field and Beyond GBP 56.99 1
Film on Video A Practical Guide to Making Video Look like Film Film on Video: A Practical Guide to Making Video Look like Film is an accessible guide to making video captured on a camcorder DSLR camera smartphone action camera or cinema camera look like it was shot on motion-picture celluloid film. Chapter by chapter Jonathan Kemp introduces the reader to a key characteristic of celluloid film explains the historical and practical reasons why it exists before providing a simplified method for best replicating that characteristic on a digital camera. The book includes various practical exercises throughout that are designed to underline the takeaway principles of each chapter and features case studies on specific cameras including the Sony NX5 Camcorder Canon 5D Mk IV Canon 4000D iPhone X GoPro Hero 6 Blackmagic URSA Mini Pro 4. 6K and Canon C200. Ideal for students studying film and media production and filmmaking newcomers who want to get up to speed quickly this is an indispensable guide to how the numerous settings on a digital camera can be used to create footage that more closely resembles the film ‘look’. | Film on Video A Practical Guide to Making Video Look like Film GBP 24.99 1
The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide A Down & Dirty DV Production To anyone who wants to make a doc but doesn’t have a lot of time money or experience Anthony Artis says: It’s time to get down and dirty!—a filmmaking mentality that teaches you how to be creative with your resources and do more with less. Written by a guerrilla filmmaker for guerrilla filmmakers this all new edition of a bestselling classic doesn’t just tell you it shows you how to make your projects better faster and cheaper and has been updated to include: Fresh coverage of DSLR cameras new lighting gear visual storytelling postproduction techniques and distribution in an online era. 500+ full color illustration timesaving tips and practical input from filmmakers that you can immediately apply to your own projects New sections on fundraising choosing lenses shooting internationally the 4K format shooting on iPhones previsualization wireless microphones dolly and slider shots staging remote interviews transcripts and more This bonus website (www. focalpress. com/cw/artis) features video and audio tutorials storyboards releases equipment guides and checklists. Hustle up a winning documentary crew and choose the right equipment for the job. Learn to shoot more polished professional-looking footage and interviews on any budget any camera any time. Plan through all the obstacles avoid common filmmaking pitfalls and tighten your lighting audio and visual storytelling skills before you hit the streets. The hotly anticipated second edition of The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide will help you do all this and more! | The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide A Down & Dirty DV Production GBP 130.00 1
Final Cut Pro X for iMovie and Final Cut Express Users Making the Creative Leap Updates and addendum for the new version of FCPX (10. 0. 3) are available on the companion website fcpxbook. com. Are you an iMovie or Final Cut Express user ready to make the jump to Final Cut Pro? If so look no further. Take your movies to the next level with this easy-to-follow hand-on guide from one of the preeminent Apple trainers in the world today. Author Tom Wolsky starts with the basics of Final Cut Pro X allowing you to easily make the leap from Final Cut Express or iMovie then gradually introduces you to more complex techniques with step-by-step tutorials. Tom specifically shows you how certain techniques and concepts you utilized in iMovie and Final Cut Express translate to Final Cut Pro. More than a button-pushing manual this editing workshop gives your firsthand experience with the art and technique of editing with Final Cut Pro. It includes in-depth information on the application's features interface elements and tools. You will develop a working knowledge of the principles and methods taught in film schools with tutorials that covers the essentials: . Nuances of system set-up to ensure smooth operation . Getting your tape-based and file-based AVCHD and DSLR media into Final Cut Pro and getting it organized . Editing to build and trim a sequence of shots. Working with audio split edits back-timing and level control . Adding transitions. Final Cut Pro titling tools. Color correction image animation and special effects . Compositing to enhance your projects . Outputting your material | Final Cut Pro X for iMovie and Final Cut Express Users Making the Creative Leap GBP 145.00 1
Pet Photography 101 Tips for taking better photos of your dog or cat Selected Tips and Photographs From Pet Photography 101 by Andrew Darlow: Tip #1 Should you buy a DSLR or a high-end Point and Shoot (a. k. a. a compact camera) to photograph your pets and other family members? What about a camera that can do both stills and video? Andrew gives an overview of what's out there and how to find just the right camera (or cameras) for you and your family. He also covers tips for taking better photos with your camera phone/smartphone. Tip #24 Learn how to find inexpensive yet powerful handheld reflectors around the house in your local hardware store or at another retailer and find out what specific light stands and accessories you can use to hold them in place. Also learn techniques for using the sun as a lightbulb in the sky. Tip #49 Valuable tips for getting your pets to stand still so that you can get great photographs of them (this is the pet photography question Andrew is most frequently asked!). Other suggestions in this tip include ways to get your pets moving around in interesting ways for better still photos or video clips. Tip #83 This tip covers an important yet often overlooked topic-organizing your photos. Andrew introduces the process and links to an online step-by-step tutorial with downloadable folders for keeping your images organized (whether you use Mac or Windows). Tip #99 This tip covers the reasons why continuous-tone photo prints from a photo lab or retail store are a great option. It also includes additional resources including a link to a 4 x 6-inch calibration file on the companion site to help make sure you are getting proper color density and sharpness. The book's companion site: www. PhotoPetTips. com contains additional links tips and information as well as free excerpts-including all of Chapter 2 as a free downloadable PDF. | Pet Photography 101 Tips for taking better photos of your dog or cat GBP 175.00 1