e-Book Teach Yourself VISUALLY Digital Video, 2nd Edition

eBook Details:

    Paperback: 320 pages
    Publisher: Wiley Publishing, Visual Press; 2nd Edition (January 7, 2010)
    Language: English
    ISBN-10: 0470570970
    ISBN-13: 978-0470570975

eBook Description:

Tips and techniques for shooting and sharing superb digital videos

Never before has video been more popular-or more accessible to the
home videographer. Now you can create YouTube-worthy, professional-looking video, with the help of this richly illustrated guide. In a straightforward, simple, highly visual format, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Digital Video demystifies the secrets of great video. With colorful screenshots and illustrations plus step-by-step instructions, the book explains the features of your camera and their capabilities, and shows you how to go beyond “auto” to manually adjust the settings for just the effect you want.

    Know how to get the most out of your camera, whether it’s a high definition video recorder or a still camera with video capabilities
    Set exposure, white balance, and shutter speed to achieve optimum results for your subject
    Learn how to edit and enhance your video with after capture software. Share your work with friends, family, or professional colleagues on the Web, through YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, Google, Yahoo, Flicker, and other sites

Jam packed with hints and simple tips, this handy, full-color visual guide will give you the tools and techniques to create better homemade videos or make the jump from amateur to prosumer.

From the Back Cover

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Digital Video, 2nd Edition by Visual Press, Wiley Publishing

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do something – and skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you’ll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 115 digital video tasks. Each task-based spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running with digital video in no time.

You’ll learn how to:

    Understand your video camera
    Plan a video production
    Avoid audio problems in the field
    Shoot concerts and sports events
    Edit video and create soundtracks
    Create your own video Web site
    Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules
    Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
    Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task
    Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks

 

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