Better Location Shooting: Techniques for Video Production [Paperback]

Paul Martingell (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240810031 | ISBN-13: 978-0240810034 | Publication Date: September 16, 2008 | Edition: 1

Location filming is growing in popularity with the abundance of affordable cameras. You don't need a studio, a broadcast truck, or even extensive knowledge of how to use a 16mm film camera--all you need is a digital camera, and you can take your job on the road and shoot wherever action is happening! This book will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to take your on-location shooting skills to the next level.

Better Location Filming is packed with the things you will need to know to have great results while shooting your documentary, interview, sporting event, fashion or glamour event, or current affairs/news show. Beyond introductory techniques, the author will tell you how to plan, troubleshoot, handle legal requirements and issues, and of course - he'll teach you all about location filming equipment. Practical and filled with hands-on pointers, this book is perfect for working and aspiring film & video professionals seeking a leg up in their careers.

As a bonus, advanced tips are included for novices who are ready to take shooting techniques to the next level.

* Learn the basics of shooting properly on location - no matter what equipment you are using
* Includes the latest camera information
* Covers the gamut of types of location filming
* Realistic/practical information

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If you are a shooter, you got to read this book."
--Internet Video Magazine

About the Author

Paul Martingell is a camera operator, director, and producer, and he currently spends 4 days a week shooting for the BBC on location shoots. He has filmed, directed, and produced over 98 broadcast TV shows, and he has shot on location throughout the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (September 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240810031
• ISBN-13: 978-0240810034
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,223,426 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource, April 26, 2011

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This review is from: Better Location Shooting: Techniques for Video Production (Kindle Edition)

This book covers really everything you need to know to be a good, reliable intermediate ENG shooter. Practical advice on equipment, composition and lighting, but also on shooting what an editor wants to see and in conveying a narrative, all delivered by someone who obviously has the real-world experience to back up his ideas.
My only criticism would be that the book is quite UK-centric, which is occasionally a limitation e.g. when discussing colour bars. It would have been small effort to include info on setting up using NTSC bars as well. Oh, and the chapter on keep fit exercises is obvious filler.
But these are minor criticisms and on the whole I was delighted with my purchase of this book.