TechTV's Guide to Creating Digital Video Like a Pro
- By Deras Flynn
- Published Feb 14, 2006 by Que.
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Description
- Copyright 2003
- Pages: 504
- Edition: 1st
- eBook (Adobe DRM)
- ISBN-10: 0-7686-5513-7
- ISBN-13: 978-0-7686-5513-1
TechTV's Guide to Creating Digital Video Like a Pro is the ultimate guide for anyone interested in the field of digital video. Readers learn what digital video is and how it differs from and surpasses analog video; what kind of digital equipment fits their needs from camcorder to computer; how best to shoot their videos; what software to use and how to use it; best output options; and the future of digital video editing. The book is packed with real-world projects for the reader to practice. The CD contains actual footage from techniques used in the book, and footage from the book's projects for readers to see what their finished products should resemble.
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Table of Contents
Introduction.
I. DIGITAL VIDEO: THE BEAUTY OF ZEROS AND ONES.
1. The History of Video: From Analog to Digital.The History of Video in Fast Forward. The Evolution from Analog to Digital. Digital Video Long-Term Perspective. Compatibility with Future Formats.
2. Digital Video Basics.Digital Video Codecs. Digital Video Formats.
3. The Future of Digital Video.About DVD. Homemade DVDs. Faster Editing Process. DV Conquers the Big Screen. HDTV: Where Does It Fit? Overview of New Digital Video Technology.
II. HARDWARE: CAMCORDERS AND COMPUTERS.
4. Digital Camcorder Basics.About General Camcorder Components. CCD. Lens. Battery Options. Viewfinder. LCD Monitor. Microphone. Optical and Digital Zoom. Optical and Digital Image Stabilization. Special Effects. Automatic and Manual Settings. Still Picture Capability. Analog Pass Thru. Accessory Shoe. FireWire (IEEE 1394, i.Link). Media Options. Optical Media.
5. Choosing the Right Camcorder.The Different Camcorder Types. Best Price/Performance Camcorders. Best Prosumer Camcorders.
6. Camcorder Accessories.Lens Filters and Attachments. Tripods and Monopods. Steadicams. Microphones. Lights. Recommend Accessories Chart*.
7. Shopping Tips.Researching Your Purchase. Online Shopping. Buying at Your Local Retail Store. Other Things to Know Before Buying.
8. Camcorder Maintenance.Storing Your Camcorder. Camcorder Enemies. Cleaning Your Camcorder.
9. Computer Hardware Basics.The Minimum and Recommended Specs. Defining Overkill. Minimum System Specs. Recommended System Specs.
10. Upgrading or Choosing a New Computer System.Upgrading Your Computer. Building a New Computer. Buying a Major Brand PC. Buying a Turnkey Solution. Choosing an Operating System.
11. Computer Setup and Maintenance.Recommendations for Optimal Video Editing Performance. Memory Optimization. Defragging. Fighting System Slow Down. Finding Answers to Inevitable Computer Problems.
Project 1. Researching Your Camcorder Purchase Online.Project 2. Researching Your Camcorder Purchase Locally.
Project 3. Checking a Retailer's Reputation.
Project 4. Getting Familiar with Online Support Resources.
III. SHOOTING VIDEO: CAPTURING THE BEST QUALITY FOOTAGE.
12. The Limits of Auto Mode: When and How to Go Manual.Auto Mode. Going Manual. Manual Settings and Modes. Best Settings for Various Shootin
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