by Colin Barrett - undifferentiated
First published 2007
Barrett offers a complete primer on digital video creation for home enthusiasts. The book covers camcorder selection and explores device features and functions in detail. Barrett explains fundamental filmmaking principles and provides shooting advice for weddings, vacations, and sports events. The guide walks through editing processes and title sequence creation. It shows how to incorporate music and sound effects, including digitizing audio from CDs and cassettes. Barrett addresses distribution methods like copying, uploading, and internet streaming. The book examines podcasting opportunities and discusses DVD camcorders alongside high definition technology. A glossary clarifies technical terms while a website directory points readers toward additional resources. This compact reference puts professional video techniques within reach of ordinary users.
Genres: reference, non-fiction, technology, how-to
Vibes: informative, instructional, thought-provoking
Tropes: how-to, instructional
192 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins UK