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Many of the newest DSLRs include HD video capability, and while the interest from the photography community was initially cool, we have seen a recent shift. Photographers are beginning to explore the video capabilities of their cameras and want to learn about the art and craft of creating high quality video.
This book takes photographers through video concepts, video features of their DSLRs, equipment needed to shoot video, to understanding the restrictions, problems, and pitfalls of shooting video with a DSLR. Learn how to capture and edit video footage, to achieve the unique "motion picture look" and effects not possible with standard digital video equipment. Examples, video clips, and other useful materials are on the DVD included with the book.
Photographers who are ready to give HD video a serious try, as well as videographers interested in exploring the possibilities of DSLRs for their work will find this book an indispensable source of technical know-how and inspiration.
Foreword 2
Basics 6
Video Formats and Resolution
Frame Rates and Refresh Rates 9
Data Formats and Data Compression 17
Storage Media 19
Image Sensor Size 22
Types of Sensor 28
Equipment 38
Types of Camera 39
Lenses 40
Using Video Lights and Reflectors 53
Tripods 55
Using Microphones 58
Other Useful Gadgets 59
Dedicated Video Accessories for DSLRs 65
Shooting Techniques 70
From Concept to Finished Film 71
Choosing Your Location 71
Selecting Focal Length 73
Aperture and Depth of Field 84
Distance Settings 85
Exposure and White Balance 87
Shutter Speeds 89
Tripod or Handheld? 90
Time-lapse Sequences 91
Stop Motion Sequences 93
SlowMotion 94
Video as an Extension of the Photographic Medium 95
Avoiding Errors 101
Ten Rules for Shooting Better Video 116
Legal Issues 119
Sound 122
Microphones 124
Microphone Technology 126
Microphone Accessories 129
Avoiding Background Noise 133
Dedicated Microphone Accessories for DSLRs 137
Four Basic Rules for Capturing Great Sound 137
Dubbing Sound 138
Editing and Post-Processing 140
Mac OS and Windows 143
Editing Software (iMovie & Co) 144
Preparing Your Material 146
Creating and Editing a Sequence 156
Using Photos in a Video Sequence 161
10 Rules for Producing Great Edits 162
Export Formats 164
Presenting Your Work 166
Online Presentation 167
Presenting Your Work on Your own Website 170
Hardware 171
Sound 179
Moving from Still Photography to Video 180
Entering the New World of Video 181
Telling Your Stories 182
Working without a Script 183
Editing 183
Important Technical Issue to Consider 183
Shooting Clips 187
Overall Workflow 194
Editing Basics 202
Creatjng Your own Look 221
Addinig Sound 222
Export Your Video 222
Post-Processing and Adding Effects 224
Showing Your videos 226
Conclusion 227
Useful Links 228
Index 230
Overview
Many of the newest DSLRs include HD video capability, and while the interest from the photography community was initially cool, we have seen a recent shift. Photographers are beginning to explore the video capabilities of their cameras and want to learn about the art and craft of creating high quality video.
This book takes photographers through video concepts, video features of their DSLRs, equipment needed to shoot video, to understanding the restrictions, problems, and ...