QuickTime for Filmmakers (Quicktime Developer Series) [Paperback]

Richard K. Ferncase (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240804961 | ISBN-13: 978-0240804965 | Publication Date: December 18, 2003

Over the decades, distribution has remained the most elusive aspect of filmmaking. The Web provides filmmakers with a new option for distribution, exhibition, and broadcast. While other media streaming technologies are available, QuickTime remains the most popular option for its versatility, excellent quality, and ease of use. QuickTime for Filmmakers shows filmmakers and videographers how to utilize this industry standard tool and offers advice on how best to shoot a film for Internet delivery. Other topics include: Editing and converting video, adding and editing soundtracks and using text in QT movies, compressing media, and preparing movies for http and RTSP streaming or a combination of both. A chapter on virtual reality explores QuickTime's unique feature for creating 360 panoramas, immersive cubic VR, object movies and VR scenes. A companion CD-ROM demonstrates topics covered in the book and provides samples of film prepared for web delivery.

*Details the most powerful and popular streaming software available.
*Focuses on the needs and concerns of the filmmaker and videographer.
*Companion CD-ROM demonstrates techniques covered in the book and provides samples of film prepared for web delivery.

Editorial Reviews

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"This is a very useful book that comprehensively describes the various elements of Quicktime for different users, and even gives some filmmaking tips and a useful history description of the various HD formats that would be useful for anyone in the business to read." - British Cinematographer

Book Description

Shows filmmakers and videographers how to make QuickTime work for them.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 350 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press (December 18, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240804961
• ISBN-13: 978-0240804965
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,490,465 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely useful for anyone interested in digital media!, March 16, 2004

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Kendrick (the Kootenay Mountains, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: QuickTime for Filmmakers (Quicktime Developer Series) (Paperback)

A great book! Lots of useful examples to follow and a very good description of the technology for both beginner and advanced students of filmaking and visual artists of all kinds. I'm a multimedia artist and I thouroughly enjoyed this book for its indepth look at QTVR and digital image making for both still and video. Rich in detail and great in practical advice and examples that helped me immensly. A great book reference book for everyone!

4.0 out of 5 stars A bit dated, January 27, 2010

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Nelle Mercer "Nelle" (Finger Lakes Area, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: QuickTime for Filmmakers (Quicktime Developer Series) (Paperback)

In its time, I'm sure this offered timely information. Probably other resources are better at this point in Quicktime history.