ABSTRACT

Tired of the all the Digital Filmmaking guidebooks that give you only the nuts and bolts of how to use a camera? Video Shooter 2e takes that how-to knowledge and takes it a step further by showing you how to craft a story in your video. Barry Braverman is a highly experienced shooter whose name is gold in the field. This book covers everything from framing a shot, to lighting, to the type of camera (and tripod) one should use, and perhaps most importantly--how to translate the use of all this equipment and techniques into a story.

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 filmmmakers (who are asked to act simulataneously 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 1|14 pages

The Shooter’s Point of View

chapter 2|34 pages

The Video Storyteller

chapter 3|24 pages

The Storyteller’s Box

chapter 4|18 pages

The World in High Defi nition

chapter 5|34 pages

Command and Control

chapter 6|38 pages

Tweaking Your Story’s Image

chapter 7|22 pages

Going with the Flow

chapter 8|28 pages

Your Window on the World

chapter 9|32 pages

Making Light of Your Story

chapter 10|12 pages

The Audio Story

chapter 11|20 pages

Supporting Your Story