TechTV's Guide to Creating Digital Video Like a Pro

TechTV's Guide to Creating Digital Video Like a Pro 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 equipment fits their needs from camcorder to computer; how best to shoot their videos; what software to use and how to use it; best output options; and the future of digital video editing. The book is packed with real-world projects for the reader to practice. The CD contains actual footage from techniques used in the book, and footage from the book's projects for readers to see what their finished products should resemble.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

I. DIGITAL VIDEO: THE BEAUTY OF ZEROS AND ONES.

1. The History of Video: From Analog to Digital.
2. Digital Video Basics.
3. The Future of Digital Video.

II. HARDWARE: CAMCORDERS AND COMPUTERS.

4. Digital Camcorder Basics.
5. Choosing the Right Camcorder.
6. Camcorder Accessories.
7. Shopping Tips.
8. Camcorder Maintenance.
9. Computer Hardware Basics.
10. Upgrading or Choosing a New Computer System.
11. Computer Setup and Maintenance.
Project 1. Researching Your Camcorder Purchase Online.
Project 2. Researching Your Camcorder Purchase Locally.
Project 3. Checking a Retailer's Reputation.
Project 4. Getting Familiar with Online Support Resources.

III. SHOOTING VIDEO: CAPTURING THE BEST QUALITY FOOTAGE.

12. The Limits of Auto Mode: When and How to Go Manual.
13. A Primer on Lighting.
14. Camcorder Sound.
Project 5. Mastering Low-Light Environments.
Project 6. Mastering Brightly Lit Environments.
Project 7. Mastering Fast Action Video.
Project 8. Selective Focus/Exposure.

IV. EDITING VIDEO: TURNING YOUR FOOTAGE INTO A MOVIE.

15. Advanced Primer on Video/Filmmaking: The Science Behind the Art of Capturing Good Footage.
16. Consumer and Prosumer Video Editing Software Options.
17. Consumer Video Editing Basics.
18. Basic Overview of Adobe Premiere.
19. Basic Editing in Adobe Premiere.
20. Advanced Movie Output and Distribution Options.
21. Advanced Video and Sound Editing Techniques.
22. Advanced Special Effects.
23. On Being a Filmmaker.
Project 9. Controlling Your Camcorder Via Your Computer.
Project 10. Making a Short Movie.
Project 11. Encoding a Movie in Multiple Formats.
Appendix A. A Tour of TechTV.
Index.

《TechTV's Guide to Creating Digital Video Like a Pro》是對於任何對數位影片領域感興趣的人來說，都是一本終極指南。讀者將學習到數位影片是什麼，以及它如何不同於並超越類比影片；從攝影機到電腦，什麼樣的數位設備適合他們的需求；如何最佳地拍攝影片；使用什麼軟體以及如何使用它；最佳的輸出選項；以及數位影片編輯的未來。這本書充滿了讓讀者實踐的真實案例。附帶的光碟包含了書中使用的技巧的實際影片素材，以及讀者可以看到他們完成作品應該是什麼樣子的案例影片。

目錄：
導言
第一部分：數位影片：零和一的美麗
1. 影片的歷史：從類比到數位
2. 數位影片基礎知識
3. 數位影片的未來

第二部分：硬體：攝影機和電腦
4. 數位攝影機基礎知識
5. 選擇合適的攝影機
6. 攝影機配件
7. 購物提示
8. 攝影機維護
9. 電腦硬體基礎知識
10. 升級或選擇新的電腦系統
11. 電腦設置和維護
案例1：在線研究購買攝影機
案例2：本地研究購買攝影機
案例3：檢查零售商的信譽
案例4：熟悉在線支援資源

第三部分：拍攝影片：捕捉最佳品質的影片素材
12. 自動模式的限制：何時以及如何切換到手動模式
13. 照明入門
14. 攝影機音效
案例5：掌握低光環境
案例6：掌握明亮環境
案例7：掌握快速動作影片
案例8：選擇性對焦/曝光

第四部分：編輯影片：將素材製作成電影
15. 影片/電影製作的進階入門：捕捉優質素材的科學背後的藝術
16. 消費者和專業級影片編輯軟體選擇
17. 消費者級影片編輯基礎知識
18. Adobe Premiere基礎概述
19. Adobe Premiere基本編輯
20. 高級電影輸出和分發選項
21. 高級影片和音效編輯技巧
22. 高級特效
23. 成為一名電影製片人
案例9：通過電腦控制攝影機
案例10：製作一部短片
案例11：將電影編碼為多種格式
附錄A：TechTV之旅
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