Today's Video: Equipment, Setup and Production FROM THE PUBLISHER
Everything you need to build your video career!
There's never been a book like Today's Video. Quite simply, it's the only book that covers all aspects of video production, setup and equipment. It's an industrial-strength guide to building your real-world video career.
Today's Video delivers more than 700 pages of practical, step-by-step directions and insider's tips. It contains more than 1,200 easy-to-understand illustrations that show you exactly what to do, and how to do it. And it's completely up-to-date, with detailed coverage of the latest digital desktop and multimedia production technologies!
Today's Video teaches you the mechanics of equipment operation -- and the art of managing a production crew and performers. It walks you step-by-step from the basics through advanced editing techniques, electronic graphics, scriptwriting, copyright, videoconferencing, production budgeting, and beyond. Best of all, Today's Video makes it a pleasure to learn: Simple, crystal-clear explanations Small, easy-to-remember chunks of information No heavy math or useless theory A wonderfully detailed index makes it easy to find what you're looking for... And it's fun to read!
From DVD to home video, from special effects to maintenance, it's all here: a complete video career in abook! Whether you're already a video professional or looking to become one, Today's Video may be the most valuable book you'll ever buy.
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
An introductory guide to video production and techniques that focuses on the small-scale operations which form the majority of job opportunities in the field today. Provides complete production information and deals with both aesthetic and technical aspects. Coverage includes the workings of monitors and receivers, recorders, and cameras; camera techniques and positions; lighting; camera switches and special effects; videotape copying and editing; graphics; maintenance; planning and production techniques; and future television systems. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.