ABSTRACT

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)

chapter |12 pages

The Shooter's Point of View

chapter |14 pages

Let Me Tell You a Story

chapter |31 pages

The Video Storyteller

chapter |44 pages

The Storyteller's Box

chapter |15 pages

The DSLR Story

chapter |21 pages

Your Window on the World

chapter |31 pages

The 3D Shooter 7

chapter |37 pages

Story Command and Control

chapter |27 pages

Tweaking Your Story's Look

chapter |28 pages

Making Light of Your Story

chapter |13 pages

Supporting Your Story

chapter |13 pages

Listening to Your Story

chapter |17 pages

Going with the Flow

chapter |7 pages

Afterword

There Is No Best Button