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Single-Camera Video Production 4th Edition
Single-camera Video Production, Fourth Edition clearly explains the technology and the equipment of video production and details step-by-step the professional-level techniques that can be applied to any type of production or budget. In addition, this manual will train you to integrate technique, equipment, and creative concerns within the production
process from preproduction planning through final editing. This new edition contains more in-depth information about the transition from analog to digital video production and includes the latest information on digital video and HD. It includes expanded coverage of nonlinear editing techniques and features a new organization that follows the actual shooting process more closely. Single-camera Video Production, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive yet succinct guide to single-camera video production. Written as part of the Focal Press Media Manual series, each page of this helpful guide covers a specific issue in video production and is accompanied by at least one illustration or diagram to further develop the your understanding of the topic. This book helps to learn about the latest changes to video production technology and the industry. It finds new information about digital production techniques and HD video production. It also helps to acquire the basic knowledge needed to plan, shoot, and edit most field and in-studio video productions.
Contents:
THE TECHNOLOGY:
The Importance of Technology
Limitation of Equipment
The Audio Signal
The Audio Signal: Amplitude
Measuring Audio
The Video Signal
The Scanning System
Synchronization
Color Video
Measuring Video
Digital Signal Standards
THE EQUIPMENT:
Background
The Image Source: Chips
Light Gathering: Optics and Focal Length
Focus and Aperture
Depth of Field
Viewfinder and Accessories
Camera Controls I
Camera Controls II
Camera Supports: Tripod
Other Camera Support Systems
Hand-Holding the Camera
Analog Video Recording
Digital Video Recording
Videotape Stock
Solid State Recording Media
Videocassette Recording Operation
Connectors, Plugs, and Jacks I: Power and Audio
Connectors, Plugs, and Jacks II: Video
Connectors, plugs, and Jacks III: Digital
Connector Panel: Consumer/Prosumer Model Recorders
Connector Panel: Professional Model Recorders
Connector Panel: Separate and Attached Units
Audio Cables and Connectors
Microphone Types
Microphone Pickup Patterns
Microphone Mounting
Audio Recording Considerations
Lighting Instruments
Controlling and Powering Light
Color Temperature
Measuring Light Intensity
THE PRODUCTION PROCESS: PREPRODUCTION
Preproduction Planning I
Preproduction Planning II
Single-column Format
Dual-column Script Format
Storyboards
Location Scouting
Site Survey and Planning
Organizing Equipment
THE PRODUCTION PROCESS: PRODUCTION
Production Stages and Setup
Lighting Preparation
Controlling Color Temperature
Controlling Light Intensity
Contract Range
Basic Three-Point Lighting
Complex Lighting
Creative Lighting
Sets and Properties
Setting Up Audio
Rehearsing and Preparing Talent
Shooting a Scene
Directing Talent
Shooting and Framing
Framing Principles I
Framing Principles II
Creating Movement I
Creating Movement II
Creating Z-Axis Movement
Graphic Forces
Shooting to Edit: The Third Movement
Three types of Continuity
Cover Shots
In-Camera Effects I
In-Camera Effects II
Continuity Records: Logging
Striking
THE PRODUCTION PROCESS: POSTPRODUCTION
The Editing Function
Editing System Components
Linear Editing Methods: Technical
Linear Editing Operating Methods
Nonlinear Editing: Technical
Nonlinear Editing: Operating Methods
Editing Steps
Creative Editing Methods
Conclusion
FURTHER READING
GLOSSARY
INDEX
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