ABSTRACT

Producing Videos has been called the 'bible' of video making. A bestseller over many years, it offers a comprehensive and user friendly guide to all aspects of video production - from the first chapter on using a camera (if it doesn't go in easily, don't force it) to the chapter on distribution (no matter what happens, always hold onto your master).

All the elements of video production are covered: camera operation; scriptwriting; composition; budgeting; preproduction planning; lighting and sound recording; interview techniques; field production and studio shoots; digital editing; digital postproduction techniques; video streaming and other forms of online distribution.

This edition has been fully revised and updated to cover developments in technology, promotion and distribution. It includes tips from over 120 experienced video teachers from around the world, and is illustrated with over 600 photographs and 200 diagrams.

Producing Videos is the best handbook available for learning the basics of video making. It is an ideal guide for students, and for anyone who has a flip camera burning a hole in their pocket and aspirations to become the next hot new director.

'Whether you are a beginner or veteran filmmaker, Martha Mollison's Producing Videos serves as a comprehensive guide to all aspects of video production.' - Greg Walters, Portland Community College

'An invaluable resource for developing my students' video journalism skills.' - Kay Nankervis, Charles Sturt University

chapter 1|27 pages

The Camera

chapter 2|21 pages

Image Control

chapter 3|15 pages

Composition and Framing

chapter 4|22 pages

The Camera’s View

chapter 5|11 pages

Telling the Story

chapter 6|11 pages

Video Formats

chapter 8|25 pages

Editing Basics

chapter 9|11 pages

Editing Concepts

chapter 10|15 pages

Editing: Getting More Technical

chapter 11|14 pages

Microphones

chapter 12|11 pages

Having the Right Connections

chapter 13|23 pages

Location Sound

chapter 14|15 pages

Sound Postproduction

chapter 15|15 pages

Safety on the Set

chapter 16|24 pages

Lighting

chapter 17|24 pages

Using Lighting Equipment

chapter 18|14 pages

Production Options

chapter 19|11 pages

Video for Empowerment

chapter 20|14 pages

Scriptwriting

chapter 21|13 pages

Doing Short Dramas

chapter 22|8 pages

Budgeting

chapter 23|28 pages

Preproduction

chapter 24|21 pages

The Location Shoot

chapter 25|18 pages

Studio Layout and Equipment

chapter 26|11 pages

Studio Roles

chapter 27|18 pages

Studio Procedures

chapter 28|13 pages

Operating the Vision Mixer

chapter 29|17 pages

Operating the Studio Audio Mixer

chapter 30|18 pages

Studio Interviews

chapter 32|10 pages

Copyright

chapter 33|14 pages

Distribution