Camcorder Video: Shooting and Editing Techniques [Paperback]

Joan Merrill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 1993

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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From the Publisher

Written at a non-technical level, this well-illustrated, "how-to," "hands-on" guide is filled with techniques for improving a wide range of video production skills -- from beginning production through post-production.

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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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (August 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131109251
• ISBN-13: 978-0131109254
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,759,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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50 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific manual for using your camcorder and editing!, November 16, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Camcorder Video: Shooting and Editing Techniques (Paperback)

I found this to be a terific manual for using your camcorder and editing your videos. The only drawback is that there isn't a sequel in print at this time! More! I film, produce, host and edit a local access television show and this book helped tremendously. It is written to address the beginners questions as well as the "imtermediate" level. The local access television station is ordering more for manuals. Deborah Goodell, Critter Connection

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for shooting technique but not for DV editing, February 19, 2001

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This review is from: Camcorder Video: Shooting and Editing Techniques (Paperback)

Excellent book for beginners & intermediates to video shooting. Covers all basics such as lighting, composition, audio, panning, shooting for different specific situations etc. Lots of diagrams and pictures that author uses to illustrate points.

However the editing section is only aimed at analog devices. There is no information on digital video cameras or frame rates and fields etc for PC based DV editing.