Producing Videos : A complete guide (2nd ed, 2003)

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A comprehensive update of this widely-used guide to producing videos for both professionals and amateurs, now written for an international readership. Producing Videos has been called the 'bible' of video making. It offers a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to all aspects of video production-from the first chapter on using a camera (if it doesn't go in easily, don't force it) to the final chapter on distribution (don't forget to check the quality of the dubs). All the elements of video production are covered: * camera operation * scriptwriting * composition * shoots * budgeting * pre-production planning * lighting and sound recording * interview techniques * field production and studio shoots * both digital and analog editing * digital postproduction techniques * satellite transmission of video This new edition has been fully updated to cover developments in technology. It includes new chapters on digital effects, the 'HOT studio', and posting video on the Internet. With tips from experienced video teachers from around the world, and illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams, Producing Videos is an essential reference for students and enthusiasts. 'Completely updated for the Digital Age, Producing Videos is the best book available for learning what you need to know about video production. It's a friend and companion for media students, teachers and anyone taking the exciting journey from script to screen.' Annmarie Chandler, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia 'Reading this book is like apprenticing with a master who not only teaches the necessary basics, but also emphasises the "tricks" that ensure a successful production while minimising wasted effort.' Charlie Tesch, Somerville Producers Group, Massachusetts, USA 'Producing Videos is a comprehensive and generous introduction to video production in the twenty-first century. The author's enthusiasm pops up from every page and makes you eager to grab that camera and get out there and give it a go...' Hanne Miriam Larsen, Community TV Producer, Intercultural Media Network, Denmark Table of Contents: Preface 1. The camera 2. Image control 3. Composition and framing 4. The camera's view 5. Telling the story 6. Videotape 7. The video signal 8. Recording the video signal 9. Analog video editing 10. Going digital 11. Thanks for the memory 12. Digital editing 13. Editing techniques 14. Digital effects 15. Microphones 16. Having the right connections 17. Location sound recording 18. Sound post production 19. Safety on the set 20. Lighting 21. Using lighting equipment 22. Production options 23. Scriptwriting 24. Doing short dramas 25. Preproduction 26. Budgeting 27. The location shoot 28. Studio layout and equipment 29. Studio roles 30. Operating the studio audio mixer 31. Studio procedures 32. The HOT studio 33. Studio interview 34. Video transmission methods 35. Video conferencing 36. Video on the internet 37. Copyright 38. About the Author: Martha Mollison has been a freelance video producer for over twenty years and has taught video at tertiary level for over ten years at the Australian Film Television and Radio School and at James Cook University. Prizes: Winner: 2003 'The Australian' Awards For Excellence in Educational Publishing. Category: Tafe and Vocational Education - Single Title.

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• ISBN : 9781865089164
• Publisher : allenu
• Imprint : allenu
• Product Type : books

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• Bind : Paperback
• Author : Martha Mollison (James Cook University, Australia)