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100 simple secrets of shooting digital video that "everyone knows" but no one tells you. This is a "little book" for every first-time filmmaker's camera bag. It is filled with practical easy-to-read how-to information. As the complexity and resolution of modern digital video cameras increases, the line between professional and consumer features is increasingly blurred. With a modern "consumer camera" the owner faces "professional" decisions every time he shoots. This book simplifies these decisions, and shows the first-time filmmaker how to get the most out of these marvelous new cameras.

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  • Paperback: 181 pages
  • Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions (November 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1932907475
  • ISBN-13: 978-1932907476
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good Outline of Topics, Nothing More, June 22, 2009
The title is completely misleading. There are no secrets here. This book contains a good outline that can be used as a checklist of things to do, things to know, and things not to do. Each topic has from two sentences to a page of descriptive content. If you want to know the details of how to do anything recommended in the book, you will need to go to other sources. Its more like a detailed outline or summary for a course in digital video. It's not that it's bad, you just need to know what it is and what it isn't. Don't buy the book expecting to get details on any procedure.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Definite Must Read, December 10, 2008
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An excellent effort in creating a synopsis of digital video production. Having spent 30 years in a technical writing career, it is a pleasure to have simple straightforward technical information on any complex subject. Digital Video Secrets was a fast read and although I am not a professional in video, if I had this book a couple of years ago some of my projects would have been much better and I would have saved a lot of time. Tony Levelle has captured the essence of the digital video craft in a clean outline form and I enjoyed this book very much. Digital Video Secrets is going to live in my camera bag for a long time. Good work Tony! Thank you!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY clear and easy to follow...EXCELLENT resource, February 9, 2009
Accessible and easy to understand yet comprehensive. I'm a professional cameraman (documentaries) and I learned a few things. Good job! This book made me realize that I have spent WAY too much time learning things the hard way... this is the shortcut to shopping for video equipment and producing good work without the agony of trial and error.

PS: I saw an early version of the book and suggested a few changes, which Tony quickly implemented.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Straight to the point
Excellent book. It's mostly directed to independent, low-budget video producers, but there's lot of advice that home video users could use (just look for the cheap alternatives)... Read more
Published 27 days ago by Eugenio Betanho

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful guide!
This book was easy and fun to read and full of good advice and exercises.
Published 1 month ago by Kathleen A. Giessuebel

3.0 out of 5 stars Very, very basic stuff
The recommendations in this book are hardly secrets; the information is basic and for the absolute novice. I was really expecting a lot more. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Carl E. Feather

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Great Useful Tips!
This book is like having a mentor right on set with you relaying, step by step, insider secrets and key production tips which might otherwise take years to learn. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Straight from the hip, how to shoot video
As a new videographer and an old still photographer of 40 years, I searched extensively for a clear cut step by step guide to shooting video. Well, here it is! Read more
Published 4 months ago by R. F. Rynkowski

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful way to get started
I have never done any serious video, but now I have grandchildren and I would like to shoot some meaningful videos for family use. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book on the Basics of Making Videos
I will be honest with you. I really did not want to read this book. I had just completed my first low budget feature film (www.dstmovie. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Matthew Terry

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book For Short Film Maker
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well balanced, easy to read
Digital Video Secrets is a great book for both novices and experienced filmakers. The outlined, straightforward format is easy to read and understand. Read more
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