Video shooter : mastering storytelling techniques / Barry Braverman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Braverman, Barry.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Video recordings--Production and direction.

Video recordings.

Digital cinematography.

Physical Description:

xiii, 329p. ; ‡b ill. (chiefly col).

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Taylor and Francis 2013

Summary:

Tired of the all the digital filmmaking guidebooks that give you only the nuts and bolts of how to use a camera? The third edition of Video Shooter takes the how-to knowledge a step further by showing you how to craft a story in your video. Barry Braverman is an experienced shooter and filmmaker whose is highly regarded in the field. This book covers everything from framing a shot, to lighting, to the type of camera (and tripod) you should use, and perhaps most importantly--how to translate the use of all this equipment and techniques into a story. The author is a veteran cinematic storyteller, and he shares practiced film-style techniques for use on your own DV cam. Humorous and opinionated, the author provides anecdotes and full-color illustrations that help you to learn the tricks of the trade. He gets right to the point of what you need to know to get good shots-and on a budget. New to this edition: * more up-to-date techniques involving HD technology * more coverage on the multi-skillset required of today's filmmakers (who are asked to act simultaneously as Director, Director of Photography, Cinematographer, Sound Recordists, etc.) *Website including craft tips, equipment review/blogs, and a teacher's corner to support use of the book in film studies/digital media class (includes student work completed in class using the text)

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Shooter's Point of View Chapter 2 Let Me Tell You a Story Chapter 3 The Video Storyteller Chapter 4 The Storyteller's Box Chapter 5 The DSLR Story Chapter 6 Your Window on the World Chapter 7 The 3D Shooter 7 Chapter 8 Story Command and Control Chapter 9 Tweaking Your Story's Look Chapter 10 Making Light of Your Story Chapter 11 Supporting Your Story Chapter 12 Listening to Your Story Chapter 13 Going with the Flow Afterword There Is No Best Button

Notes:

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780240825229 : (ebk : EbookCentral)

9780240825229

9781136058868

9781136058851

OCLC:

867854346