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The Digital Filmmaking Handbook

The Digital Filmmaking Handbook


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About the Book

Whether you are already a seasoned director or simply a film fan, this comprehensive guide features everything you need to know to make a digital film: from the basics of capturing footage and planning a shoot, to the more advanced aspects of editing and post-production. Clear, step-by-step instruction on the technical aspects of filming with HD and DSLR cameras - including the latest advice on equipment, accessories, and software - are set alongside tips on the creative aspects - such as effects, making a storyboard and creating and lighting a set. Packed with tips and tricks to develop both your artistic flair and your technical know-how, The Digital Filmmaking Handbook is the ultimate resource for all your filmmaking needs.

Table of Contents:
Foreword. Introduction. THE BASICS. Your equipment: Lights, camera, action!; Types of camera; Viewfinders and monitors; Lenses; Tripods and monopods; Steady your camera; Microphones; External recording devices; Lights and reflectors; Which computer?; Resolution and aspect ratios. Using your video camera: Composition; Handheld techniques; Tripod techniques; Depth of field; Shutter speed; Variable frame rates; Colour balance; Exposure and ND; Picture styles; Natural light; Filters and matte boxes; Setting lights; Filming at night; Get the film look; Sound basics; Sound recording; Using external microphones; Recording dialogue. Your first film project: Pick your genre; A little planning; Cover your scene; Shooting to edit; Angles and positions; Monitoring audio; What the camera sees; Family videos; Filming action sports; Wildlife and nature; Filming live music; Wedding films; Filming an interview. Basic editing: Importing video clips; Cutting it together; Adding a soundtrack; Sharing your video. ADVANCING FILMMAKING. Pre-production: Developing a great story; Story structure; Story building blocks; Conflict, tension, suspense; Scriptwriting basics; Before the shoot; Planning and scheduling; Money! Money! Money!; Casting; Art, makeup and wardrobe; Location and insurance; Music and licensing; Preparing the set. The shoot: Film jobs explained; The director's job; On set; Blocking and rehearsals; Setting up/turning round; The stage line; Eyelines and headroom; Camera rigging for cars; Focus-pulling basics; Special effects make-up; 3D filmmaking; Chroma keying; Continuity and script supervision; Documentary filmmaking. Advanced editing: Non-linear editing software; Workstation and workflow; Importing your media; Synchronizing sound; Frame rate conversions; Transitions and cuts; Editing techniques; The sound edit; Sound clean-up; Sound effects and Foley; Using stock footage; Colour grading; And roll credits... Going live: Media-sharing websites; Burning to DVD; DVD authoring and Blu-ray; How to release your film. Glossary. Index. Acknowledgements. The author.

About the Author :
Mark Brindle runs his own film production hire business in Devon, UK. He is a master member of the UK Institute of Videography (IOV) and has won several Media Innovation Awards for his films and DVDs. Mark regularly writes film production articles and camera reviews.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781780878133
  • Publisher: Quercus Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Quercus Publishing
  • Height: 212 mm
  • No of Pages: 224
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Width: 154 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1780878133
  • Publisher Date: 28 Feb 2013
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 540 gr


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