by Deras Flynn (Author)
TechTV's Digital Video 101 is the ultimate guide for anyone interested in the field of digital video. Readers learn what digital video is and how it differs from and surpasses analog video; what kind of digital camcorder fits their needs (one chip vs three chip, compact vs. medium sized, etc.); what kind of computer fits their needs (turnkey, custom built, major PC brand, etc.); how best to shoot their videos (shutter speed, lighting, progressive vs. interlaced, etc.); what software to use and how to use it; best output options (video email, web video, Video CD, VHS); shopping tips, and the future of digital video editing. The book is packed with real-world projects for the reader to practice.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 504
Edition: 1
Publisher: QUE TechTV's Digital Video 101 is the ultimate guide for anyone interested in the field of digital video. Readers learn what digital video is and how it differs from and surpasses analog video; what kind of digital camcorder fits their needs (one chip vs three chip, compact vs. medium sized, etc.); what kind of computer fits their needs (turnkey, custom built, major PC brand, etc.); how best to shoot their videos (shutter speed, lighting, progressive vs. interlaced, etc.); what software to use and how to use it; best output options (video email, web video, Video CD, VHS); shopping tips, and the future of digital video editing. The book is packed with real-world projects for the reader to practice.
Published: 16 Apr 2002
ISBN 10: 0789726564
ISBN 13: 9780789726568
Book Overview:
Deras Flynn has been a freelance videographer and amateur filmmaker for more than 10 years. He has followed the evolution of video and computer technology, with a keen interest on the closing gap between professional and consumer quality. He began editing video on computers in 1995. He is the founder of the tech webzine Multimedian.com (http://www.multimedian.com), which covers all facets of multimedia production on a computer.