Digital Video Production Cookbook: 100 Professional Techniques for Independent and Amateur Filmmakers (Cookbooks (O'Reilly)) |  | Author: Chris Kenworthy
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 8.2 x 0.6
ISBN: 0596100310
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Publication Date: November 23, 2005
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Product Description
Have you ever watched a big-budget Hollywood movie and wondered "How did they do that?" or, perhaps, "How can I do that?" While digital technology greatly simplifies the filmmaking process, there are many tried-and-true production tricks that only those lucky enough to work in the world of high-budget professional film production get to know. The truth is that setting up a car chase, making a realistic-looking alien, staging a fistfight, creating atmospheric lighting, and using special effects are often not as difficult to master as you might think. Digital Video Production Cookbook will show you how to create sophisticated-looking visual effects, dramatic shots, and powerful sequences using low-cost methods adapted from high-end professional techniques. Author and award-winning filmmaker Chris Kenworthy explains how you can use a digital video camera and basic editing software, to create high-end production values with household equipment and a little imagination. The book includes easy-to-follow recipes for: - Creating bluescreen effects
- Simulating rain, snow, and other natural phenomena
- Working with backlighting, simulated candlelight, and special lighting effects
- Shooting day for night
- Staging safe stunts, chase scenes, and fistfights
- Makeup techniques for aging, bruises, and serious injuries
- Shooting at night
- Working with camera movement
- Adding special effects such as laser bolts, holograms, and explosions
and much more. Packed with full-color, step-by-step instructions, inspirational examples, and authoritative information and advice, this book is the ultimate, no-nonsense cookbook for every aspiring digital filmmaker.
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 great stuff about camera angles and movement February 26, 2006
Robert Nagle (Houston, TX United States)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I visited a technical bookstore in Dallas during a programmer's convention. I was determined not to spend any money on any books while there (especially because I've already dropped a bundle on other video books). But I sat in the bookstore and read as much as I could for 2 or 3 hours. This book is amazing. It illustrates camera techniques by showing sequences of shots and how they were produced. Often that is the problem: we can read about something but not see it in action. More than half of the shot setups concern everyday scenes and situations. The last third was about special effects (blue screens, fake blood, etc) which didn't really interest me.
I'm a relative novice to video production, so maybe more experienced videographers would find some of this stuff basic things they learned through experience. What I liked is the many examples of how videographers could use a flaw/mistake and turn it into an interesting cinematic effect. This book does a great job of training the eye when setting up shots.
Another thing. I'm not 100% sure, but I'm pretty sure the camera in the illustrations is the Sony HDV-HC1 (the same camera I own!).
I love this book December 9, 2005
Jack D. Herrington (Silicon Valley, CA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This book is fantastic! It gives two page descriptions of all kinds of cool video tricks, as well as describing proper video technique. Given the length most of these descriptions act as a starting point, but that's what you really want anyway.
I can't recommend this book more highly. It's just what you want if your idea is to add Hollywood style techniques to your movies.
You need this book if you're serious about DV filmmaking January 8, 2006
Master of Cats (Wyoming)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is fantastic.
I am recommending it in the appendix of the second edition of my own book, "$30 Film School."
I'm going to say:
"Digital Video Production Cookbook has everything else that you need to know about filmmaking that isn't in the book you're holding in your hands right now. Digital Video Production Cookbook covers high-end Hollywood tricks, especially lighting, in a way that you can do them on a low budget or even no budget. And the models in all the photos are really cute too."
--Michael W. Dean
EXCELLENT BOOK March 24, 2006
Salam william Daher (USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
very practical way of showing how to do multimedia effects at minimal or no cost. Good illustrations & straight to the point. very clear bullet points under the photos, No boring bulcky paragraphs.
I recomment this book, it's Excellent.
From an Amateur Filmmaker January 4, 2006
Zephyr
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As an amateur filmmaker myself, this book added an element of professionalism to my projects. Each technique is well-illustrated and clearly described. Tips on shot composition and editing were especially helpful in terms of how a technique might be incorporated artistically into a scene. A few clever tricks can produce convincing effects, like passing through a keyhole, leaping between buildings, or X-ray vision.
The techniques are for every aspect of film, including lighting, sound, camera motion, even make-up. This cookbook was useful for the entire film and I recommend it to the young backyard experimenter and the aspiring indie filmmaker alike.
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