This "must have" tool for aspiring video producers shows how every step of the production process can be cost-minimized, yet still result in a sterling, professional quality product. The author, an independent film producer, also explains how final distribution - via the web, DVD, the festival circuit, or public exhibition - can be handled in an equally inexpensive manner. It includes every major type of video. It thoroughly covers preproduction - the key to shoestring shooting. It talks about how to find free locations, equipment, and actors. It shows creating great lighting for nothing and using digital video, DVD, and streaming media.

No-Budget Digital Filmmaking : How to Create Professional Looking Video for Little or No Cash

Humor & Entertainment

Gloman, Chuck

Movies

McGraw-Hill/TAB Electronics

With the advent of digital video cameras, anyone can shoot and produce a video for very little money -- in fact, hundreds of thousands of people are doing so. When video photographers look for guidance, they don't want to read a big book cover to cover -- they want help on their particular problem immediately. 
This compendium of solutions is designed to allow anyone to dig into each problem category and quickly find the necessary guidance. Each solution is 2-5 pages in length, most with at least one photo or diagram illustrating the situation. With the help of this book, even a complete neophyte can take advantage of Chuck Gloman’s 22 years in the video trenches and use hard-earned trade secrets to make their videos look professional.

303 Digital Filmmaking Solutions : Solve Any Video Shoot or Edit Problem in Ten Minutes or Less, for Ten Dollar or Less (Digital Video/Audio)

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

The digital photography market has exploded to the point that consumers now buy as many digital cameras as traditional ones. Professional and amateur photographers are busy working out how digital technology can expand the pictures they can take and the way in which they distribute them, as well as how digital effects can dramatically alter shots after the fact. This wide new world of hi-tech photography has recently jump-started a bullish book market. 202 Digital Photography Solutions is for the hobbyist or pro who isn’t necessarily interested in reading a book, but is very interested in getting all they can out of their camera. Using 2-5 page solutions organized by function (composing a shot, digital editing of images) and deals in expert’s tips &amp; tricks for every aspect of digital photography – from purchasing the best equipment for your needs to composing with a digital camera (knowing what kinds of clean-up or enhancement can be later done digitally) to creatively using digital special effects to create highly personalized images.

202 Digital Photography Solutions : Solve Any Digital Camera Problem in Ten Minutes or Less

Wallace, George H.

A mix of theory and practical applications, Placing Shadows: Lighting Techniques for Video Production 2E covers the physical properties of light and the selection of proper instruments and their placement for the best possible effect. For the advanced amateur and those pros looking to enhance the look of their productions, this book covers the fundamentals, as well as providing a solid reference for tips on better performance and how prepare for and avoid costly and time-consuming problems. The new edition includes an expanded section on location lighting, including the latest equipment and techniques to make location work easier, less expensive and using considerably less power. A section on studio lighting completes the work, including Hollywood-style lighting fixtures and techniques that will give interior work a balanced, professional appearance. The book includes all the latest lighting units available today. Covers the fundamental properties of light as well as practical advice and many tips and tricks Updated and revised to include the latest in location and studio techniques and equipment Shows how to select the best equipment for a particular situation

Placing Shadows: Lighting Techniques for Video Production

LeTourneau, Tom

Focal Press

A mix of theory and practical applications, Placing Shadows covers the physical properties of light and the selection of proper instruments for the best possible effect. For the student, advanced amateur, and pros trying to enhance the look of their productions, this book examines the fundamentals and is also a solid reference for tips on better performance. * Heavily illustrated in full color! * Covers the fundamental properties of light as well as many tips and tricks * Includes up-to-date equipment and techniques such as lighting for High Def, HMI lighting, etc.

Routledge

Working with HDV: Shoot, Edit, and Deliver Your High Definition Video

Over the past few years, HDV has burst onto the professional video production landscape and is changing the world of high-definition acquisition. Are you ready to make the transition to HDV? Let this book, with its clear, unbiased overview of HDV, be your guide. More than a catalog of HDV products, this book provides you with perspective on the driving forces behind high-definition, technical information about digital video technologies that's easy to follow, and real-world tips for getting the most out of your HDV investment. The book also includes a tear-out focusing chart, HDV resource guide, and detailed glossary for quick reference, making it a timely and valuable resource for video professionals and students. Working with HDV provides the answers to some of the big questions surrounding this exciting format: - Why has HDV become so popular so quickly? - Is HDV right for your next project? - What are your HDV camcorder/equipment options? - How does HDV differ from other video formats? - Why is shooting with HDV similar to shooting with a film camera? - How will you manage your HDV post production workflow? - Does HDV make good business sense for your operation? - What are the alternatives to HDV on the market? Don't get left behind as HDV momentum continues to build--get up and running quickly with this handy guide that demystifies what to use and how to use it. * Includes a handy tear-out focus chart * Learn to shoot professional-quality HDV on a budget with this guide! * Go beyond manufacturer hype and learn what HDV can really do for you

Working with Hdv: Shoot, Edit, and Deliver Your High Definition Video

Scenic Design and Lighting Techniques

Basic. This is the key word in Scenic Design and Lighting Tecniques: A Basic Guide for Theatre, written by two seasoned professionals with over twenty years of experience. This book is designed to show you how to turn a bare stage into a basic set design, without using heavy language that would bog you down. From materials and construction to basic props and lighting, this book explains all you will need to know to build your set and light it.

Scenic Design and Lighting Techniques: A Basic Guide for Theatre

Napoli, Rob

A mix of theory and practical applications, Placing Shadows covers the physical properties of light and the selection of proper instruments for the best possible effect. For the student, advanced amateur, and pros trying to enhance the look of their productions, this book examines the fundamentals and is also a solid reference for tips on better performance.

Over the past few years, HDV has burst onto the professional video production landscape and is changing the world of high-definition acquisition. Are you ready to make the transition to HDV? Let this book, with its clear, unbiased overview of HDV, be your guide. More than a catalog of HDV products, this book provides you with perspective on the driving forces behind high-definition, technical information about digital video technologies that's easy to follow, and real-world tips for getting the most out of your HDV investment. The book also includes a tear-out focusing chart, HDV resource guide, and detailed glossary for quick reference, making it a timely and valuable resource for video professionals and students.Working with HDV provides the answers to some of the big questions surrounding this exciting format:- Why has HDV become so popular so quickly?- Is HDV right for your next project?- What are your HDV camcorder/equipment options?- How does HDV differ from other video formats?- Why is shooting with HDV similar to shooting with a film camera?- How will you manage your HDV post production workflow?- Does HDV make good business sense for your operation?- What are the alternatives to HDV on the market?Don't get left behind as HDV momentum continues to build--get up and running quickly with this handy guide that demystifies what to use and how to use it.

Pescatore, Mark

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No-Budget Digital Filmmaking : How to Create Professional Looking Video for Little or No Cash

303 Digital Filmmaking Solutions : Solve Any Video Shoot or Edit Problem in Ten Minutes or Less, for Ten Dollar or Less (Digital Video/Audio)

202 Digital Photography Solutions : Solve Any Digital Camera Problem in Ten Minutes or Less

Placing Shadows: Lighting Techniques for Video Production

Placing Shadows: Lighting Techniques for Video Production

Working with Hdv: Shoot, Edit, and Deliver Your High Definition Video

Scenic Design and Lighting Techniques: A Basic Guide for Theatre

Placing Shadows: Lighting Techniques for Video Production

Working with HDV: Shoot, Edit, and Deliver Your High Definition Video