Working with HDV: Shoot, Edit, and Deliver Your High Definition Video [Paperback]

Chuck Gloman (Author), Mark J. Pescatore (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 12, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0240808886 | ISBN-13: 978-0240808888 | Edition: 1

Over the past few years, HDV has burst onto the professional video production landscape and is changing the world of high-definition acquisition. Are you ready to make the transition to HDV? Let this book, with its clear, unbiased overview of HDV, be your guide. More than a catalog of HDV products, this book provides you with perspective on the driving forces behind high-definition, technical information about digital video technologies that's easy to follow, and real-world tips for getting the most out of your HDV investment. The book also includes a tear-out focusing chart, HDV resource guide, and detailed glossary for quick reference, making it a timely and valuable resource for video professionals and students.

Working with HDV provides the answers to some of the big questions surrounding this exciting format:
- Why has HDV become so popular so quickly?
- Is HDV right for your next project?
- What are your HDV camcorder/equipment options?
- How does HDV differ from other video formats?
- Why is shooting with HDV similar to shooting with a film camera?
- How will you manage your HDV post production workflow?
- Does HDV make good business sense for your operation?
- What are the alternatives to HDV on the market?

Don't get left behind as HDV momentum continues to build--get up and running quickly with this handy guide that demystifies what to use and how to use it.

* Includes a handy tear-out focus chart
* Learn to shoot professional-quality HDV on a budget with this guide!
* Go beyond manufacturer hype and learn what HDV can really do for you

Editorial Reviews

Review

"HD acquisition technology has changed dramatically over the past few years. Without accurate and honest analysis of these changes, huge mistakes artistically, technically and most importantly, financially will be made. Chuck and Mark have dramatically lessoned your exposure (no pun intended) to disaster by writing this book."
- Randall P. Dark, Co-founder and President, HD Vision Studios

"This is not just a thoughtful and much needed book for HDV; it provides excellent information about digital video technologies as a whole, including some historical perspective and technical discussions that are made surprisingly simple to understand by the writers. This text is an excellent basic primer for any producer or student entering the brave new world of high definition digital production."
- Connie Book, Associate Professor and Department Chair, Elon University School of Communications

"Written by two authors with loads of hands-on experience and rigorously tech edited, this book aims to demystify the technology and techniques of working with HDV so that people can get the most out of the format. This book is written at a level accessible to beginners and is heavily illustrated with stills, charts, and photos. The whole process, from project planning to distribution on DVD, is covered." - internetvideomag.com October, 2006

One of the book's strengths, we think, is the authors' ability to put everything into context, whether it's the development of the first 3-CCD chip camera, or the discussion centered on CMOS. We also like inclusion of real world experiences in the form of video projects they've actually shot.-Theano Nikitas, Camcorder & Computer Video, Ventura, CA, Feb 2007

Book Description

The DV revolution is over and the HDV revolution is on!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (October 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240808886
• ISBN-13: 978-0240808888
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,089,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone using HDV Needs to Know...., November 16, 2006

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Maura Smith "filmmaker" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Working with HDV: Shoot, Edit, and Deliver Your High Definition Video (Paperback)

I am a filmmaker. I have recently begun shooting in HDV format. It was a struggle to find any good technical support especially in the editing phase. I paid for support from both Avid and Final Cut Pro, a hefty $900 each. Avid was of NO help. If I had had access to this$34.95 book, I would have avoided all those expenditures. When I was purchasing my first HD camera, I was at the mercy of the salesman at Rostrum Camera and the internet. Nobody seemed to know. Cameras were being recommended soley on the cost. I remember asking the saleman a simple question and I was told, after I bought the Sony HVR-ZIU camera, that he hadn't a clue about the camera.

I am so grateful that all of my questions can clearly be answered by referrring to Working with HDV.

This will soon become the Bible of HDV shooting.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great - non- technical, January 8, 2007

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Chuck Gloman (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Working with HDV: Shoot, Edit, and Deliver Your High Definition Video (Paperback)

Working with HDV is an excellent resource for non-technical people like me who want to learn new technologies without having to be an engineer. Written in easy to understand language, I gained a wealth of information and learned how important focus real is (I like the free focus chart included). I recommend this book for anyone considering HDV as an upgrade or beginners starting out in the industry.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed review, December 4, 2007

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Lee Glover "leelg" (Boise, ID) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Working with HDV: Shoot, Edit, and Deliver Your High Definition Video (Paperback)

I am just starting to explore using HDV and purchasing some equipment. The book "Working with HDV" was a great introduction to HDV but the overal quality of the book was very mixed. The author did seem very knowledgeable about the subject matter and parts of the writing were excellent. The first few chapters which provide a historical perspective and overview of HDV was really excellent with the right balance of technical detail. the middle portion on HDV production techniques was marginally useful as it did not go into enough detail to be really helpful. The last portion on post production and delivery was awful. It seemed like the deadline was approaching and the last few chapters were just thrown together. It was just a bunch of disjointed information on various options without any flow to it whatsoever. Some sections seemed incomplete and without any clear purpose in the text (e.g. some of the case studies). Maybe it was because there are so many software and hardware products on the market it was not possible to go into any detail. One of the problems was several terms were used which were not defined unlike the first chapters which explained everything thoroughly. There were also a fair number of editing mistakes which I found a bit annyoing (example: page 59 second paragraph last sentence should read "384-Kbps").

Overall I found the book useful and the first few chapters alone were worth the cost...but barely.