Updated Jan 26/12
101 Top Tips For DSLR Video
By Adam Juniper & David Newton - $39 - in stock
The new generation of dSLR cameras include high-definition (HD) video, and this
is opening up a whole new realm of creative possibilities to photographers. Even
if you’re a novice, the tips and techniques in this practical guide will
soon have you planning, shooting, and editing movies in HD, like the filmmaker
you always thought you could be! Learn how to shoot a music video, ways to get
a steady shot without a tripod, and much more.
*Explains how to shoot high-definition (HD) video using new-generation
dSLR cameras
* Shows how to plan, shoot, and edit movies
* Provides a broad range of tips and techniques, some known only to professional
movie-makers, and others specific to dSLRs
* Covers a variety of topics, such as ways to get a steady shot without
a tripod, how to shoot a music video, and why a clapper-board is important
* Presents information in a series of tips and chapters that makes it easy
to drop into sections of the book for specific information
If you’re digital dSLR can capture HD video, then this book will help you explore new ways to use your camera and find new creative paths for yourself.
Photocine: Digital Filmmaking with DSLRs
$29 - in stock
The advent of the inclusion of high-definition video capabilities in SLR cameras has resulted in a radical leap forward for the photography industry. This simple innovation is bringing photographers to the gates of Hollywood with the potential to create influential commercials and short films without having to secure a studio movie deal. This book offers photographers the definitive guide to confidently move forward into this awesome new genre as they retool their skill set to meet the industry demand for DSLR video, From the technical aspects of setting up your camera, to getting the right gear, to learning to write a treatment, this book is here to demystify DSLR filmmaking. The book includes interviews with some of Hollywood's best-known names, such as cinematographer Gale Tattersall, writer Craig Titley, Executive Producer Greg Yaitanes of TV's House M.D., and rock-and-roll photographer Greg Watermann, as well as tips from Shane Hurlbut, ASC. Welcome to filmmaking for photographers, and anyone else who wants to shoot DSLR video.
The DSLR Filmmaker's Handbook: Real-World Production Techniques
$39 - in stock
They look like standard digital cameras for taking still photos, but the
video and filmmaking capabilities of today's DSLR cameras can take you
to Hollywood. If you want to create independent films and full-length HD
videos with your DSLR camera, this detailed guide is where you need to
start. Packed with professional movie-making secrets, solid technical advice,
and practical timesavers, this unique book offers real-world solutions
for all aspects of DSLR filmmaking, including:
Choosing the best camera, lenses, and accessories for your shoot
Working with still lenses vs. cinema lenses
Using your gear in the field
Lighting your scene with studio or available light
Setting up your camera to achieve the visual look you desire
Evaluating color on set, color grade in post, and creating a "look" for
your final project
Deciding whether it's better to record sound on your own or hire a pro
Rigging and moving your camera for car chases or action shots
Shooting under water
Understand outdoor lighting conditions before you shoot
Choose and use the
best equipment for your film's needs
Choose the optimal settings for everything
from web video to theater presentation
DSLR Cinema: Crafting the Film Look with Video
By Kurt Lancaster - $39 - in stock
Video-capable DSLR cameras give filmmakers a quality previously impossible without
high-end cinema cameras. Exploring the cinematic quality and features offered
by hybrid DSLRs, this book empowers the filmmaker to craft visually stunning
images inexpensively. Learn to think more like a cinematographer than a videographer,
whether shooting for a feature, short fiction, documentary, video journalism,
or even a wedding. DSLR Cinema offers insight into different shooting styles,
real-world tips and techniques, and advice on postproduction workflow as it guides
you in crafting a film-like look. Case studies feature an international cast
of cutting edge DSLR shooters today, including Philip Bloom (England), Bernardo
Uzeda (Brazil), Rii Schroer (Germany), Jeremy Ian Thomas (United States), Shane
Hurlbut, ASC (United States), and Po Chan (Hong Kong). Their films are examined
in detail, exploring how each exemplifies great storytelling, exceptional visual
character, and how you can push the limits of your DSLR.
From Still to Motion: A photographer's guide to creating video
with your DSLR
$42 - special order
Here are just a few highlights from this richly illustrated, completely interactive
book and DVD:
-Explores the entire spectrum of video for DSLR camera owners, with recommendations
on gear, planning, lighting, lenses, audio, editing, color correcting, exporting,
media management, and more.
-Covers a wide variety of shooting styles, including indoor, outdoor, studio,
portrait, event, and available light.
-Addresses technical challenges associated with DSLR video, such as camera movement,
multiple camera coverage, low-light videography, and synchronized sound.
-Explores additional creative techniques such as stop motion and timelapse photography
in depth.
-Includes a real-world example of a music video and promo package throughout
the book to demonstrate concepts in action, with additional profiles of photography
experts in nature, sports, commercial, and weddings and events.
-The accompanying DVD contains over 6 hours of video training that delves deeper
into each topic, as well as high-definition footage, hands-on project files,
and templates to experiment with and follow along.
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