Beginner - Advanced Level Users.
Includes CD-ROM.
New video technology makes it possible to produce Hollywood-quality features, documentaries, training films, and a variety of other productions at a fraction of the cost of traditional film production. To master these digital tools for production, producers need to understand how to integrate these technologies with the traditional filmmakers' resources.
This comprehensive book contains everything you need to know about digital hardware, software, scripting, production, postproduction, and editing. It guides novice filmmakers through the entire production process, while helping experienced filmmakers discover how digital video differs from what they already know. Its not just about video on your desktop, its about using your desktop to create productions that can be distributed on the web, home video, broadcast television, projection or video, including NTSC, PAL or DTV.
Features of the book:
- Covers Digital Filmmaking from scripting to production and release
- Teaches you how to set up your own workstation explaining all hardware and software concerns
- Includes an in-depth analysis and comparison of the various digital video formats and cameras
- Provides detailed explanation of how to transfer digital video to film, including sample QuickTime movies of transferred footage
- Covers Windows and Macintosh platform issues
- CD-ROM including sample production to use in the learning process; demos of leading products; and other supporting files for the information covered in the book
