From Still to Motion: A Photographer's Guide to Creating Video with your DSLR from New Riders is designed to guide photographers who want to add video shooting to their repertoire. Created by four industry veterans who are well versed in both still photography and video, this guide eases your transition by taking you on a thorough exploration of the video-making process, from preproduction to post. Topics covered range from choosing gear, to lighting for motion, as well as professional audio, editing, color correction, media management, and delivery. You will find a link in the last few pages of your eBook that directs you to the media files and templates from which you can draw experience.

James Ball is a director of photography and camera operator who's work ranges from feature length documentary projects to dramatic features and corporate video. He is joined by Robbie Carman, who specializes in workflow consulting and color grading for broadcast television, as well as a being a certified trainer in FCP, DVD Studio Pro, Motion and Color. Matt Gottshalk specializes in cinema-style HD production and post, and has 20 years of experience and expertise in motion graphic design and editing on both Avid and Final Cut Pro. Rounding out the authors is Richard Harrington who is a certified instructor for Apple and Adobe, and regular contributor to industry blogs and magazines.He is a member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals Instructor Dream Team, chairs conferences for the National Association of Broadcasters, and has written and co-written a number of books including After Effects for Flash/Flash for After Effects, Understanding Adobe Photoshop, Photoshop for Video, and Video Made on a Mac.

Authors: James Ball, Richard Harrington    Authors: Matt Gottshalk, Robbie Carman    Electronic Download    Publisher: New Riders    Date Published: April 2, 2010

Part 1: A New Way to Tell Stories

• Chapter 1: So You Want to Make Movies? An Evolution of an Art Form
• Chapter 2: Sequential Images: It's No Longer Just About the Shot
• Chapter 3: Before You Roll: Planning for the Shoot
• Chapter 4: Understanding Video: A Crash Course in Picture and Sound

• Chapter 5: Playing with the Light: Bringing Your Subject to Life
• Chapter 6: Using What You Got: Making the Most of Available Light
• PROFILE: Bob Krist
• Chapter 7: Budget Lighting: Make it Good, Fast, and Cheap
• Chapter 8: Compact Lighting: Compact and Lightweight Solutions
• PROFILE: Syl Arena

• Chapter 9: Camera Body: What to Choose When It's Video You Want
• Chapter 10: Selecting Lenses: Cinema Has Different Demands On Your Glass
• PROFILE: Chelsea Nicole
• Chapter 11: Basic Camera Support: Get a Steady Shot
• Chapter 12: Advanced Camera Support: Putting the Camera Into Motion
• PROFILE: James Longley
• Chapter 13: Audio is Half the Story: Great Sound is Essential
• Chapter 14: Field Storage: Capture Securely

• Chapter 15: Media Management
• Chapter 16: Editing Picture and Sound
• Chapter 17: Color Grading
• Chapter 18: Publishing Your Video

• Chapter 19: Stop Motion Photography
• Chapter 20: Time-lapse Photography

Explores the entire spectrum of video for DSLR camera owners, with recommendations on gear, planning, lighting, lenses, audio, editing, color correcting, exporting, media management, and more

Covers a wide variety of shooting styles, including indoor, outdoor, studio, portrait, event, and available light

Addresses technical challenges associated with DSLR video, such as camera movement, multiple camera coverage, low-light videography, and synchronized sound

Explores additional creative techniques such as stop motion and time lapse photography in depth

Includes a real-world example of a music video and promo package throughout the book to demonstrate concepts in action, with additional profiles of photography experts in nature, sports, commercial, and weddings and events

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