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Written by Stu Maschwitz, co-founder of the Orphanage (the legendary guerrilla visual effects studio responsible for amazing and award-winning effects in such movies as Sin City, The Day After Tomorrow, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), this book is a must-have for all those budding filmmakers and students who want to produce action movies with visual effects but don't have Hollywood budgets. The Orphanage was created by three twenty-something visual effects veterans who wanted to make their own feature films and discovered they could do this by utilizing home computers, off the shelf software, and approaching things artistically. This guide details exactly how to do this: from planning and selecting the necessary cameras, software, and equipment, to creating specific special effects (including gunfire, Kung Fu fighting, car chases, dismemberment, and more) to editing and mixing sound and music. Its mantra is that the best, low-budget action moviemakers must visualize the end product first in order to reverse-engineer the least expensive way to get there. Readers will learn how to integrate visual effects into every aspect of filmmaking--before filming, during filming and with "in camera" shots, and with computers in postproduction. Throughout the book, the author makes specific references to and uses popular action movies (both low and big-budget) as detailed examples--including El Mariachi, La Femme Nikita, Die Hard, and Terminator 2..
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Previously sold only in popular coast-to-coast seminars, this book is chock full of information about how to make money with a camcorder It has a proven appeal to people from all walks of life..
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Tutorial DVD, run time approximately 80 minutes Play on any DVD player worldwide (recommended) or CD-ROM drive.Today's digital camcorders make capturing your family moments easy. All videographers need to know and understand certain techniques and tricks to get the msot from a video camera. We'll show you what you need to know to get great footage that you will cherish forever. *** Chapter 1: The Tour - We'll outline the function and practical application of the buttons, controls and features of the Canon HV30 HD Camcorder *** Chapter 2: Menus, menus, menus- Learn what all the menu items do and how to apply them *** Chapter 3: Taking Better Video - Selecting the correct settings to get the best results and minimize errors*** Chapter 4: Audio for Video- Make your videos sound great too! Learn about various microphone options and how to use them with your Canon HV30 HD Camcorder*** Chapter 5: Post Production - Assemble your video including a simple title sequence, choosing shots for your video, adding music and sound effects and more..
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Basic Betacam Camerawork offers a complete introduction to both the analogue and digital beta camera formats: Betacam, Digital Beta, Betacam SX and DV & DVCAM. Step-by-step instructions are given covering everything from pre-recording checklists, to technical camera specifications, instruction on exposure and lighting, composition, editing and sound and techniques for different programme styles.



Aimed at TV camera operators just starting out and film cameramen and women converting to video this book will also appeal to students on film and television production courses.

Peter Ward is a freelance cameraman and trainer working with the International Television Training Consultancy and ex-Chairman of the Guild of Television Cameramen. He spent many years working on a variety of programmes at the BBC before becoming Head of Cameras at Television South West. Peter is author of the following books for Focal Press: Digital Video Camerawork, Picture Composition for Film and Video , Studio & Outside Broadcast Camerawork, TV Technical Operations and co-author of Multiskilling for TV Production.

Basic Betacam Camerawork offers a complete introduction to both the analogue and digital beta camera formats.

an excellent beginner's guide and essential `on-the-job' tool
a vital reference for operational controls and camera features
also includes fundamental recording, sound, lighting and editing techniques.
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Whether you want to film wildlife as a fascinating hobby, or are hoping for a career as a professional wildlife film-maker, this book and a basic camcorder are all you need to get started! Packed with information and advice acquired over years of teaching wildlife film-making Piers Warren guides you through all aspects of making a wildlife film from choosing a camcorder to editing the final product.

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Selecting a Camcorder - different formats explained (including High Definition) Other Useful Equipment - tripods. lenses, lights, microphones and more... Subjects for Filming - in the garden, on holiday or on a special trip Documentary Themes - how to choose a topic for your film - with numerous examples Camera Techniques - handling, composition, shooting sequences, panning/tilting/zooming, cutaways, interviews and many other techniques discussed Fieldcraft - how to be neither seen, heard nor smelt by the wildlife Set Building - how to construct and use wildlife sets The End Product - DVDs, web-streaming, television, showreels - the possibilities explained Post Production - planning, editing, working with sound tracks, adding music and narration.
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From camcorder equipment, care, and accessories to shooting techniques, subject matter, and editing, this method-packed handbook walks readers one easy step at a time through complete camcorder video production. It covers the technological background of camcorders; specific procedures for shooting weddings, presentations, training sessions, music videos, video movies, and other special events; strategies for editing with two VCRs or a camcorder and a VCR; methods for transferring slides and film to video; steps for shooting a steady picture; techniques explaining how and when to take zoom, high angle, low angle, and other shots; step-by-step procedures for doing assemble and insert editing; suggestions for using light and color to create certain moods and special effects; guidelines for including the right sound in your production; and much more. This multi-leveled handbook is perfect for home video buffs, business people, and hired video professionals..
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Tutorial DVD about 100 minutes long. Play worldwide on any DVD player (recommended) or CD-ROM Drive (may require DVD decoder).At last a video that teaches you everything about the Canon XH-A1 / XHG1 camcorders.This amazing DVD takes you step by step through all the controls, menu settings and operations of this camera (and as you may have found out - there are a lot and the menus are deep) - as well as reveal the uses for each setting.This is a great HD camcorder, the only problem is - there are so many features and functions that you can spend months learning how to master all of its power- if you can decode the users manual. This instructional video dvd goes into great detail and is a must for every XHA1 owner. For example we reveal the three reasons you might want to adjust the audio line trim and how to do it and what it is for.Plus you will understand the different HD modes and their uses. We also cover all the personal menu settings, picture profiles and main menu settings.Note: The XHG1 has a Video Jack Pack that the XHA1 does not have. The Video Jack Pack is not covered on this dvd..
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JumpStart 2007; Tutorial DVD; about 85 minutes long; play in any DVD player (worldwide) or CD-ROM drive.Today's digital camcorders make capturing your family moments easy. All videographers need to know and understand certain techniques and tricks to get the most from a video camera. We'll show you what you need to know to get great footage that you will cherish forever.Content:*** CHAPTER 1: The Tour - We'll outline the function and practical application of the button, controls and features of the JVC Everio GZ-HD7 camcorder*** CHAPTER 2: CAMERA MODES - In addition to offering a range of settings and features as a high definition video camera, the Everio GZ-HD7 can also record quality still images*** CHAPTER 3: Menus, menus, menus - Learn what all the menu items do and how to apply them*** CHAPTER 4: Taking Better Video - Selecting the correct settings to get the best results and minimize errors*** CHAPTER 5: Audio for Video - Make your videos sound great too! Learn about various microphone options and how to use them with your JVC Everio GZ-HD7 camcorder*** CHAPTER 6: Post Production - Assemble your video including a simple title sequence, choosing shots for your video, adding music and sound effects and more.
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