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DIGITAL VIDEO BASICS
Your Guide to Making Great Movies.

140 pages of great information from a Grammy and Emmy winning artist and author, Douglas Spotted Eagle. Written in a style that any age group can relate to, this book has become part of several school programs around the world, as well as being bundled with various software products.

Now it's available to YOU in this second edition.

MSRP $19.99

This guidebook will help you discover how to: 

Get the most out of your camcorder by learning how to adjust your camera's color balance and settings so your memories are guaranteed to look totally pro. Discover how to frame each shot so your viewers will only see what you intend them to see.

Achieve better audio from your camcorder's microphone and learn how to use external microphones to ensure your favorite moments can be heard loud and clear.  

Read Sample pages: (pdf format) Image composition Microphones Lighting Audio editing

Put an end to poorly lit videos by discovering how to light dark scenes correctly. You'll identify how to take advantage of natural light sources, improve poor light environments, and fill in dark areas of your shot.  

Take advantage of cost-saving tips while improving your shooting skills. Professional  'trade-secrets' are easy--especially when you use everyday items around the house. You'll even learn how to make your own accessories to help you shoot better. 

Improve your movies with video-editing software. Professionals use software to make their movies look like Hollywood productions. You can too by learning how video-editing software can trim unwanted parts of your video, add special effects and transitions, create opening titles, and much, much more. It's easy and it's fun. 

Decipher Digital Video jargon.  Video formats and industry standards can get confusing. Learn everything you need to know to get the movies your friends and family will want to watch. You'll learn how to choose the best hardware for your camera and computer and how to fit it within your budget.

Save your memories to VHS tape, DVD or the Web. It's easier than you think . And, you'll even learn how to covert your old VHS footage to time-preserving DVD.

 

 

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