With digital SLR cameras becoming more and more popular as
replacements for standalone video cameras, this book helps
photographers become better videographers and shows videographers
how to incorporate DSLRs into their work. The book includes an
overview of the DSLR video tools and process and shows how to
establish camera settings for effective capture, light a scene, get
sound, and achieve the film look. The book also offers the basics
on editing footage into a final product using common video editing
tools.

Offers everything needed to shoot, produce, and edit a
professional looking videos using DSLR video equipment
Written for both professional photographers and videographers
and those just starting out
Includes the steps for applying information to a film project,
including developing a screenplay, approaching shooting like a
cinematographer, and directing
Contains a walkthrough of common video projects including
making a music video, a wedding video, and video greeting card

Digital SLR Video and Filmmaking for Dummies is designed
to help photographers ramp up their video skills, videographers add
DSLRs to their toolkits, and amateurs begin shooting their own
short films and videos.

Autorentext

John Carucci is a writer and photographer/videographer. He has written books on nighttime and creative photography and articles for American Photo, Popular Photography, and PC Photo magazines. Currently, John is an entertainment news producer for Associated Press Television.

Zusammenfassung
Step-by-step guide for using your digital SLR to make quality video

With digital SLR cameras becoming more and more popular as replacements for standalone video cameras, this book helps photographers become better videographers and shows videographers how to incorporate DSLRs into their work. The book includes an overview of the DSLR video tools and process and shows how to establish camera settings for effective capture, light a scene, get sound, and achieve the film look. The book also offers the basics on editing footage into a final product using common video editing tools.

Offers everything needed to shoot, produce, and edit a professional looking videos using DSLR video equipment
Written for both professional photographers and videographers and those just starting out
Includes the steps for applying information to a film project, including developing a screenplay, approaching shooting like a cinematographer, and directing
Contains a walkthrough of common video projects including making a music video, a wedding video, and video greeting card
Digital SLR Video and Filmmaking for Dummies is designed to help photographers ramp up their video skills, videographers add DSLRs to their toolkits, and amateurs begin shooting their own short films and videos.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I: Joining the DSLR Video Revolution 7

Chapter 1: Going from Still to Video in a Single Camera 9

Chapter 2: Exploring DSLR Video Capabilities 23

Chapter 3: Keeping Your Camera Steady 45

Chapter 4: Audio Matters 57

Part II: Control the Camera, Control the Movie
67

Chapter 5: Shooting Video with Your DSLR 69

Chapter 6: Getting Creative with Your Shoot 87

Chapter 7: Breaking Dawn Over Light Sources 111

Chapter 8: BYOL: Bringing Your Own Light 131