Video photography / videography Books

Book Synopsis Enter the world of HBO's global television phenomenon Game of Thrones with The Photography of Game of Thrones – the definitive photographic collection from the set of the hit series. Trade Review‘A wonderful look into not just the characters, but the sheer artistry behind creating a series as epic as this one’Screen Rant ‘Everything about these books is, as you can probably guess, gorgeous’Winter is Coming ‘Game of Thrones’ singular attention to detail is painstakingly and lavishly chronicled in this trio of stunning coffee-table books from Insight Editions covering all eight seasons and focusing on, respectively, the museum-quality production art and designs from sketch to screen; still photos capturing the show’s most iconic and cinematic scenes along with intimate never-seen off-screen moments; and an in-depth look at the creation of the epic costumes across Westeros, from the sun-drenched denizens of Dorne to the Wildlings beyond the Wall’Yahoo

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Book SynopsisOver 200,000 sold! Adopted for use by over 700 college courses!Written by a working professional, here is the most user-friendly book available on the subject of film and video production; it reduces the shooting experience to its essence, making complicated concepts easy to grasp. Using simple clear language and more than 150 illustrations, the book explains: Exposure Lenses Composition Basic sequence Crossing the line Lighting Montages Sound Editing And much more! When you finish this book, you will know and understand how to shoot good pictures that will edit together seamlessly in post-production. With added chapters on sound and editing, this new edition of The Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video rounds out the education of any filmmaker.Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers.

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Book SynopsisBuild and create your own Roblox world with this updated, easy-to-use guide.Roblox, the largest user-generated online gaming platform that allows users to create and share their own game worlds and gaming creations, has taken the digital world by storm! With updated screenshots and instructions, The Ultimate Roblox Book, Updated Edition provides brand-new information on game changes and the latest features so you can make the most out of your Roblox game. With everything from instructions for playing the games to tips on creating your own worlds to the basics of coding, this updated guide gives you all the tools you need to get started.

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Book Synopsis Jason R. Rich (www.jasonrich.com) is an accomplished author, journalist, and photographer, as well as an avid traveler. Some of his recently published books for Que include: iPad and iPhone Tips and Tricks, Sixth Edition, My Digital Photography for Seniors, My Digital Travel for Seniors, and My Digital Entertainment for Seniors. As a photographer, Jason's work appears with his articles in major daily newspapers, national magazines and online, as well as within his various books. He also works with professional actors, models, and recording artists to develop their portfolios and take their headshots. Jason also continues to pursue travel and animal photography. Through his work as an enrichment lecturer, he often offers digital photography workshops and classes aboard cruise shipsTable of Contents Chapter 1: Overview of the GoPro HERO Cameras 3 An Entirely New Shooting Experience .......................................................5 Understanding Digital Camera Resolution .............................................7 Choosing the Right GoPro Camera ................................................................9 The GoPro HERO Session ............................................................................12 The GoPro HERO5 Session .........................................................................14 The GoPro HERO5 Black ...............................................................................15 Getting the Best Results with a Mount....................................................18 Using GoPro Accessories .....................................................................................20 The GoPro Mobile Apps ...............................................................................20 The GoPro QUIK Desktop Software ...................................................22 Start Gathering Your GoPro Equipment ................................................23 Chapter 2: Getting Started with Your GoPro HERO5 Black 27 Ten Improvements to the HERO5 Black ..................................................27 What Comes with the HERO5 Black ..........................................................29 Choosing an FOV ........................................................30 Narrow ................................................................................31 Linear .................................................................................................31 Medium .....................................................................................32 Wide .....................................................................................................32 SuperView ..................................................................................................................32 Overview of the HERO5 Black’s Body ........................................................32 The Front of the Camera ...............................................................................33 The Back of the Camera ................................................................................35 The Right Side of the Camera ..................................................................36 The Left Side of the Camera ......................................................................37 The Top of the Camera ...................................................................................41 The Bottom of the Camera .........................................................................42 Exploring the LCD Status Screen ...................................................................42 Exploring the Camera’s Full-Color Touchscreen ..............................43 Setting Up the Camera for the First Time ..............................................46 Customizing Your HERO5 Black ..............................................................47 Using Voice Commands .......................................................................................51 Updating Your Camera’s Operating System ........................................53 Update Using the GoPro Capture Mobile App .........................53 Update Using the QUIK Desktop Software ..................................56 Update the Camera Manually ..................................................................58 Chapter 3: Getting Started with Your HERO5 Session or HERO Session 61 Pros and Cons of the HERO Session and HERO5 Session........62 Pros ..................................................................................................................................62 Cons .................................................................................................................................63 What Comes with the HERO Session and HERO5 Session .....64 Turning On or Off Your Camera ......................................................................66 Overview of the Camera’s Body .....................................................................67 The Front of the Camera ...............................................................................67 The Back of the Camera ................................................................................69 The Top of the Camera ...................................................................................70 The Bottom of the Camera .........................................................................71 The Right and Left Sides of the Camera .........................................74 Setting Up the Camera for the First Time ..............................................77 Set Up the Camera .............................................................................................78 Using Voice Commands .......................................................................................78 Turn on Voice Control .....................................................................................79 Viewing or Playing Back Your Content .....................................................79 Updating the Camera’s Operating System ...........................................80 Chapter 4: Overview of GoPro HERO Mounts 83 Using the Proper Housing ..................................................................................84 Use the GoPro Quick Release Buckle and Choosing the Best Mount for the Situation ........................................87 Planning Your Shots and Choosing the Best Equipment ........88 Attaching Mounts to Yourself or Your Equipment ................90 Accessories that Enhance Shot Stability ........................................91 Overview of GoPro Mounts ................................................................................92 Mounts Available from GoPro .................................................................93 Popular Third-Party Mount Options ............................................... 102 Finding and Purchasing Mounts and Accessories ..................... 106 Chapter 5: Must-Have GoPro Camera Accessories 109 Using The GoPro Smart Remote ............................................................... 110 The Anatomy of the Smart Remote ............................................... 110 Charge the Smart Remote ...................................................................... 111 Pair Your HERO5 Black Camera with the Smart Remote ............ 112 Pair Your HERO5 Session Camera with the Smart Remote .............. 114 Working with the Smart Remote ...................................................... 116 Using the REMO for Voice Control ........................................................... 118 Using a Quik Key to Transfer Your Content ...................................... 119 Hitting the Road with the Seeker ............................................................. 121 More Useful GoPro Accessories .................................................................. 122 The Floaty Won’t Let Your GoPro Sink .......................................... 122 Chapter 6: Choosing the Best Memory Cards 125 The Importance of Speed ............................................................................... 126 Storage Capacity ...................................................................................................... 128 Where to Shop for microSD Memory Cards .................................... 130 Inserting a Memory Card into Your GoPro Camera .................. 131 Insert a microSD Memory Card in the HERO5 Black ....... 131 Insert a microSD Memory Card in the HERO5 Session .....133 Format a microSD Memory Card That’s Inserted in the HERO5 Black.......... 134 Chapter 7: Keeping Your Batteries Charged 139 Estimating Battery Life ...................................................................................... 141 Using Compatible HERO5 Black Batteries ......................................... 142 Inserting a Battery in Your HERO5 Black ............................................ 143 Connecting Any GoPro Camera to an External Power Source ............... 145 Increasing Battery Life While Shooting ............................................... 146 Chapter 8: Controlling Your Camera 149 Analyzing Your Shooting Situation ......................................................... 149 Choosing How to Control Your Camera .............................................. 151 Voice Commands ............................................................................................ 152 The Smart Remote ......................................................................................... 152 The Capture Mobile App ......................................................................... 153 Preparing to Shoot ................................................................................................. 154 Adjusting Your Camera Mode, Shooting Mode, and Related Settings ............................................................................................... 155 Work with the HERO5 Black’s Touchscreen ............................. 156 Select Advanced Options on the HERO5 Black ................... 158 Adjust Settings on the HERO5 Session........................................ 159 Getting Acquainted with Your Camera’s ShootingModes and Settings ........ 162 Camera Modes ................................................................................................... 163 Understanding Advanced Shooting Features ............................... 169 Aspect Ratio ......................................................................................................... 170 Auto Low Light .................................................................................................. 170 Color ............................................................................................................................ 171 Exposure Control with Auto Exposure ......................................... 171 Exposure Control with Locked Exposure ................................... 172 Exposure Value Compensation (EV Comp) .............................. 172 GPS ............................................................................................................................... 172 ISO/ISO Minimum/ISO Maximum .................................................... 172 Manual Audio Control ................................................................................ 173 Protune ..................................................................................................................... 173 RAW Audio ............................................................................................................ 174 RAW Format ......................................................................................................... 175 Sharpness ............................................................................................................... 175 Video Stabilization ......................................................................................... 175 White Balance ..................................................................................................... 176 Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) ................................................................ 176 Chapter 9: Shooting High-Resolution Photos 179 Comparing GoPro Camera Models for Taking Pictures ......... 181 Working with Protune ....................................................................................... 183 Access the Protune Menu Using the HERO5 Black ........... 183 Adjusting White Balance .......................................................................... 187 Adjusting Color ................................................................................................. 188 Adjusting ISO Minimum and ISO Maximum .......................... 188 Adjusting Sharpness .................................................................................... 190 Adjusting EV Comp ....................................................................................... 191 Using the QuikCapture Feature .................................................................. 192 Setting Your HERO5 Black’s Default Mode ....................................... 192 Options for Viewing Your Photos .............................................................. 194 View Your Photos on the HERO5 Black’s Touchscreen .....195 Chapter 10: Strategies for Taking Professional-Quality Digital Pictures 199 Don’t Forget to Prepare ..................................................................................... 200 Choose an Interesting Subject .................................................................... 201 Shoot Action from a First- or Third-Person Perspective .......................... 203 Take Interesting Pictures of People ................................................ 205 Capture the Perfect Selfie........................................................................ 206 Photograph Animals and Pets ............................................................. 208 Capture a Fast-Moving Subject .......................................................... 209 Shoot Visually Interesting Objects................................................... 209 Take Vivid Underwater Photos .......................................................... 210 Set Your Camera to the Best Mode ........................................................ 211 Using Your Camera’s Time Lapse Photo Option .................. 212 Taking Advantage of WDR ...................................................................... 212 Use a Viewfinder with Your Camera When Taking Photos ...214 Select the Most Appropriate Mount ...................................................... 215 Purchase Mounts That Offer the Most Flexibility ............... 215 Pay Attention to Your Primary Light Source ................................... 216 Use the Rule of Thirds ........................................................................................ 217 Consider Your Shooting Angle .................................................................... 219 Properly Handle Low-Light Situations ................................................. 220 Pay Attention to the Surroundings ......................................................... 220 Edit Your Photos After They’ve Been Shot ........................................ 221 Chapter 11: Shooting HD Video 223 The Skill and Art of Videography .............................................................. 224 Comparison of GoPro Camera Models for Shooting Video ........................................................................................................................... 225 The GoPro HERO5 Black’s Shooting Modes ..................................... 228 Video Shooting Mode ................................................................................. 229 Video+Photo Shooting Mode .............................................................. 232 Looping Video Mode ................................................................................... 233 Time Lapse Video ............................................................................................ 233 Advanced Video Features ............................................................................... 234 The HiLight Tagging Function ..................................................................... 234 Add HiLights When Previewing Video on the HERO5 Black’s Screen........... 235 Create HiLight Tags Using the Capture App or Smart Remote ................. 236 Working with Protune ....................................................................................... 237 Adjusting White Balance .......................................................................... 238 Adjusting Color ................................................................................................. 239 Adjusting ISO Limit ........................................................................................ 239 Adjusting Shutter Speed .......................................................................... 240 Adjusting Sharpness .................................................................................... 240 Adjusting EV Comp ....................................................................................... 240 Adjusting Audio ............................................................................................... 240 Additional Options with the Capture Mobile App ........... 241 Switching Between Shooting Modes .................................................... 242 Control the Camera Using the Smart Remote ...................... 243 Stabilizing the Camera ...................................................................................... 245 Chapter 12: Capturing Sound and Using Artificial Light 247 Recording High-Quality Sound .................................................................. 248 Using the Camera’s Built-In Microphone ................................... 249 Connecting an External Microphone ............................................ 251 Adding Sound Effects and Music...................................................... 254 Achieving Good Lighting ................................................................................. 255 Setting Your Camera’s Lighting Options .................................... 256 Set Exposure Control (HERO5 Black) ............................................. 256 Using External Lighting Options ....................................................... 258 Choosing the Best Continuous Lighting Solution for Your Shooting Situation ................. 259 Chapter 13: Strategies for Shooting Awesome HD Video 263 Shooting Strategies ............................................................................................... 264 Planning Is Essential ..................................................................................... 265 Being Prepared ................................................................................................ 266 Choosing the Shooting Resolution ............................................... 268 Selecting the Best FPS Rate ................................................................... 271 Deciding Which FOV Option to Use ............................................... 272 Planning Your Shots ...................................................................................... 274 Using Lighting to Your Advantage .................................................. 276 Using Slow and Steady Movement ................................................. 277 Marking Your Best Shots ......................................................................... 278 Shoot Plenty of Raw Footage, Then Edit Later ..................... 278 Chapter 14: Discovering the GoPro QUIK Desktop Software 281 Understanding the Video Editor’s Role ............................................... 283 Overview of Video Editing ............................................................................. 284 Getting Started with the GoPro QUIK Desktop Software ... 286 Download and Install the Software ................................................ 286 Import Your Content into the QUIK Desktop Software ............ 289 Getting to Know the QUIK Desktop Software ...................... 294 Create a Mini-Video Production in Create Mode ............... 298 Add GPS Details to Action Scenes ................................................... 300 Getting to Know GoPro Studio’s Layout ............................................. 302 Transferring Raw Video Content to Your Computer ................ 304 Editing in GoPro Studio ..................................................................................... 305 Using the Editing Tools .............................................................................. 306 Enhancing Flawed Video Footage .................................................. 307 Using Sound ....................................................................................................... 308 Saving, Exporting, and Sharing Your Video Projects .............. 309 Video-Editing Tips ................................................................................................. 309 Focus On Your Intended Audience ................................................ 310 Take an Organized Approach to Editing .................................... 311 Use Shots That Will Keep Your Audience’s Attention ...... 311 Use Titles and Captions to Your Advantage .......................... 312 Don’t Expect Hollywood-Style Results Immediately ...... 313 Chapter 15: Using Mobile Devices with Your GoPro Camera 315 Getting to Know GoPro’s Mobile App Trio ........................................ 316 Installing the Apps on Your Mobile Device ..................................... 318 Install on an iPhone or iPad ................................................................... 318 Install on an Android Device ................................................................ 319 Pairing the Capture App with Your Camera .................................... 320 Pair the HERO5 Black with Capture ................................................ 322 Taking Control of Your Camera Using the Capture App ...... 326 The Camera Screen ........................................................................................ 328 The Media Screen ........................................................................................... 329 The Viewfinder Screen ................................................................................ 333 Overview of the QUIK Mobile App .......................................................... 339 Edit Videos Using the QUIK Mobile App .................................... 340 Acquainting Yourself with the Splice Mobile App ..................... 346 Chapter 16: Getting to Know the GoPro Plus Online Service 353 Getting to Know GoPro Plus ......................................................................... 354 Setting Up Your GoPro Plus Account ..................................................... 355 Create a GoPro Plus Account ................................................................ 356 Using the Auto Upload Feature with Your HERO5 Black Camera ....................................................................................................... 357 Set Up the Auto Upload Feature ....................................................... 358 Using GoPro Plus with Your HERO Session or HERO5 Session Camera ................................................................................................. 360 Accessing Stored Content from the QUIK Mobile App or QUIK Desktop Software ...................................................................... 361 Access Content from GoPro Plus Using the QUIK Mobile App.................................................................................................... 361 Access Content from GoPro Plus Using the QUIK Desktop Software .................................................................................... 364 Accessing GoPro Plus Content from Any Web Browser ........ 365 Chapter 17: Troubleshooting Camera-Related Problems and Overcoming Shooting Challenges 371 Troubleshooting Camera-Related Problems .................................. 372 The Camera Won’t Turn On .................................................................... 372 The Camera Is On, But Unresponsive ............................................ 373 The Touchscreen Does Not Respond ............................................ 375 The Camera Won’t Connect with the Capture App or Smart Remote ............... 375 The HERO5 Black’s Lens Fogs Up in a Super Suit ............... 376 The Status Screen Says No SD, Full, or SD ERR ..................... 376 The Temperature Icon Is Displayed ............................................... 378 Water Spots Have Formed on the Camera’s Lens .............. 378 Video Playback Is Choppy on the Computer ........................ 378 The Menus Are Different ......................................................................... 379 The Computer Doesn’t Recognize the Camera.................... 379 The Camera Is Physically Damaged ................................................ 379 Overcoming Common Shooting Mistakes ....................................... 381 Your Photos or Videos Are Overexposed ................................... 381 Video Is Too Shaky .......................................................................................... 381 The Camera Mount Doesn’t Maintain Its Position............. 382 When Shooting In Low Light, Photos or Video are Blurry or Underexposed ........ 382 Too Much Fish-Eye Effect ........................................................................ 382 The Colors Aren’t as Vibrant as They Should Be .................. 383 The Memory Card Fills Up Too Fast When I’m Shooting ...................................... 384 Recover Photos or Video Accidently Deleted from the MicroSD Memory Card ............................................................. 384 The Memory Card Is Full, but You Want to Keep Shooting .......................................................................................................... 385 The Audio Is Poor Quality ........................................................................ 385 Wind Noise Is Ruining the Audio ...................................................... 386 Finding Creative Inspiration .......................................................................... 388 Appendix A: Additional GoPro Resources 389 Chapter 18: Taking Flight with the GoPro Karma Drone (ONLINE) 9780789758309, TOC, 4/4/2017

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Book SynopsisThe 'Masters of Photography' series is a new approach to photography how-to. Each volume is dedicated to the work of one key photographer who, through a series of bite-sized lessons and ideas, tells you everything you always wanted to know about their approach to taking photographs. From their influences, ideas and experiences, to tech tips and best shots.The series begins with Joel Meyerowitz, who will teach you, among other essentials: how to use a camera to reclaim the streets as your own, why you need to watch the world always with a sense of possibility, how to set your subjects at ease, and the importance of being playful and of finding a lens that suits your personality.Praise for Joel Meyerowitz's retrospective, Where I Find Myself:"So let me say it plainly: Joel Meyerowitz's Where I Find Myself is a compelling, wonderful, deeply pleasing collection of an essential photographer's work. [it] is a necessary book. Necessary because of its size and scope. Necessary because of the way it holds the aesthetic of the artist in the air." LensCulture"More than just a career retrospective, Meyerowitz's book is a personal celebration of photography as an art form." Publishers Weekly"After over half a century of making pictures, Meyerowitz is noted as one of the most influential photographers living today. A new book titled Joel Meyerowitz's Where I Find Myself brings together his tremendous archive to create a portrait of not only America during the 20th and early 21st centuries, but also a prolific artist with a lifetime of groundbreaking work." BuzzFeed"Joel Meyerowitz's Where I Find Myself is a pièce de résistance, a masterful feat of publishing that sets the bar as high as it can possibly reach. The photographer's magnum opus opens in the present day, with his most recent body of work and unfolds in reverse chronological order, leading us through a spellbinding life in photography that is simply unparalleled." Feature Shoot"After 40 years Meyerowitz continues to entice and enthrall with a consistency of vision that reshapes subject matter in his own light. If you are a fan of Meyerowitz's work and especially of Cape Light, this lifetime retrospective will be a treasured addition." New York Journal of Books

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Book SynopsisThis fully revised and updated fourth edition of Motion Picture and Video Lighting explores the technical, aesthetic, and practical aspects of lighting for film and video. It covers not only how to light, but also why. The process of lighting is emphasized, as well as practical techniques and visual storytelling with light.Written by experienced filmmaker, film school teacher, and author Blain Brown, this book emphasizes how the image, the mood, and the visual impact of a film are, to a great extent, determined by the skill and sensitivity of the director of photography in using lighting. It provides an indispensable, highly illustrated, and comprehensive guide to making every scene look its best.This new edition has been expanded to provide further guidance at the introductory level for students, those just starting their careers, and people already working in the business who want to move up.Topics include: Lighting Sources LEDs The Lighting Process Lighting Basics Controlling Light Lighting Scenes A Lighting Playbook Storytelling With Light Electricity and Distribution Gripology Set Operations Technical Issues A robust accompanying companion website also includes video tutorials and other resources for students and professionals alike, including lighting demonstrations, basic methods of lighting, using diffusion, color control, and other topics.Table of Contents1. Evolution of Lighting 2. Equipment 3. Fundamentals 4. Lighting Scenes 5. Light & Storytelling 6. Exposure 7. Using Color 8. Controlling Light 9. Power & Distro 10. Gripology 11. Effects 12. Set Operations 13. Appendix

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Book SynopsisRC is an award-winning photographer, podcast host, educator, and the author of 15 best-selling books on photography, video, Photoshop, Lightroom, and HDR. He is an assistant teaching professor of visual communications at the Newhouse School for Visual Communications at Syracuse University. As an Adobe Certified Instructor in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Lightroom, RC has over 27 years of experience creating content in creative, information technology, and e-commerce industries and spends his days developing creative content for corporate clients, educational institutions, and students looking to take their creative vision further. As a Photoshop and Lightroom expert, RC also worked with Adobe to write the Adobe Certified Expert exam for Photoshop CS6, Lightroom 4, and Lightroom 5. He has written the Lightroom and Photoshop books for the Adobe Press Classroom in a Book series. RC is a highly sought-after public speaker, presenting to corporations and creative studTable of ContentsCHAPTER 1 The Elements of Story CHAPTER 2 How to Structure Your Story CHAPTER 3 Previsualizing Your Idea CHAPTER 4 Working with Sound CHAPTER 5 Working with Video CHAPTER 6 The Importance of Dialogue CHAPTER 7 Everything in Its Place CHAPTER 8 Assembling Your Story in Adobe Premiere Pro CHAPTER 9 Basic Edits: Sharpening Your Point in Premiere Pro CHAPTER 10 Editing: Beyond the Basics CHAPTER 11 Mobile Journalism Project CHAPTER 12 Sharing Your Video Online CHAPTER 13 Project: Card Game

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Book SynopsisIn recent decades, we have witnessed an explosion in the number of visual images we encounter, as our lives have become increasingly saturated with screens. From Google Images to Instagram, video games to installation art, this transformation is confusing, liberating and worrying all at once, since observing the new visuality of culture is not the same as understanding it. Nicholas Mirzoeff is a leading figure in the field of visual culture, which aims to make sense of this extraordinary explosion of visual experiences. As Mirzoeff reminds us, this is not the first visual revolution; the 19th century saw the invention of film, photography and x-rays, and the development of maps, microscopes and telescopes made the 17th century an era of visual discovery. But the sheer quantity of images produced on the internet today has no parallels. In the first book to define visual culture for the general reader, Mirzoeff draws on art history, theory and everyday experience to prTrade ReviewA dizzying and delightful book * New Scientist *Deploying a blend of semiotics, sociology, and art history, Mirzoeff shows us how to interpret everything from old masters to selfies, from Rashomon to a map of the Mississippi. Mirzoeff says he owes much of his approach to John Berger, and this is evident in the way he argues how inevitably political visual images are... Mirzoeff draws on theorists such as Benjamin, Foucault, and Deleuze, but thankfully is much clearer and easier to read than any of those writers * Independent on Sunday *In our fluid world, we need reminding how strange our visual culture has become. Artist John Berger did that job for the 1970s with his classic book Ways of Seeing; now Nicholas Mirzoeff teaches us how to "read" an astronaut's 2012 space-walk selfie - and how to decode military photos smothered with labels that claim to show weapons we cannot in fact see -- New Scientist 'Books of the Year'

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Book SynopsisAnthony Q. Artis is a 30-year veteran of the fi lm and TV industry whose features and TV shows have screened at the Tribeca Film Festival and the IFP Market, as well as on MTV and the Independent Film Channel. Anthony works professionally as a producer, director, and cinematographer at MightyAntMedia.com and has taught video production at New York University for two decades now. He is the author of the bestselling Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide (2014), The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide (2011), and numerous fi lmmaking courses on LinkedInLearning.com .Accessible and comprehensive, this book is a great introduction on how to make movies and video projects with limited resources, time, or experience. Artis will teach readers the âœDown and Dirtyâ filmmaking mindset, which forces fi lmmakers to be creative with their resources, do more with less, and result in a better, faster, and less expensive product.Drawing on more than 30 yeTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1: COMPOSITION AND SCREEN GRAMMARCHAPTER 2: WHAT IT LOOK LIKE—CAMERAS AND IMAGE CONTROLCHAPTER 3: LENSOLOGYCHAPTER 4: SMARTPHONE FILMMAKING 101CHAPTER 5: LISTEN UP – AUDIO EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUESCHAPTER 6: GET YOUR SHINE ON – LIGHTING ESSENTIALSCHAPTER 7: PRODUCING AND OTHER TIPSCHAPTER 8: VIDEO PROJECT CASE STUDIES

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA crucial contribution to the study of how educational cinema was created, adopted, and disseminated, as well as how it came to serve a range of different political agendas in the early part of the 20th century. -- Leonora Masini * Canadian Journal of Film Studies *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction / Marina Dahlquist and Joel Frykholm1. Platforms for Learning / Jan Olsson2. The Kinoreformbewegung in Germany: Creating an Infrastructure for Pedagogical Screenings / Sabine Lenk and Frank Kessler3. One Family: The Movement of Educational Film in Britain and its Empire / Tom Rice4. Far and Close: The Gemeentelijke Schoolbioscoop in Rotterdam / Floris Paalman5. Partners in Screen Education: Philanthropic Organizations and the Film Industry / Marina Dahlquist6. The Best Teachers and the Best Preachers: Film, University Extension, and the Project of Assimilation in Alberta, 1917-1936 / Zoë Druick7. "A Casual Glance Reveals a Perfect Mine of Treasures": George Kleine's Catalogue of Educational Motion Pictures (1910) / Oliver Gaycken8. George Kleine and the Institutional Film Exchange: An Experiment in Nontheatrical Film Distribution, 1921–1929 / Joel Frykholm9. Ford Films and Ford Viewers: Examining "Nontheatrical" Films in the Theaters and Beyond / Katy Peplin10. Institutionalizing Educational Cinema in the United States during the Early 1920s / Gregory A. Waller

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA crucial contribution to the study of how educational cinema was created, adopted, and disseminated, as well as how it came to serve a range of different political agendas in the early part of the 20th century. -- Leonora Masini * Canadian Journal of Film Studies *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction / Marina Dahlquist and Joel Frykholm1. Platforms for Learning / Jan Olsson2. The Kinoreformbewegung in Germany: Creating an Infrastructure for Pedagogical Screenings / Sabine Lenk and Frank Kessler3. One Family: The Movement of Educational Film in Britain and its Empire / Tom Rice4. Far and Close: The Gemeentelijke Schoolbioscoop in Rotterdam / Floris Paalman5. Partners in Screen Education: Philanthropic Organizations and the Film Industry / Marina Dahlquist6. The Best Teachers and the Best Preachers: Film, University Extension, and the Project of Assimilation in Alberta, 1917-1936 / Zoë Druick7. "A Casual Glance Reveals a Perfect Mine of Treasures": George Kleine's Catalogue of Educational Motion Pictures (1910) / Oliver Gaycken8. George Kleine and the Institutional Film Exchange: An Experiment in Nontheatrical Film Distribution, 1921–1929 / Joel Frykholm9. Ford Films and Ford Viewers: Examining "Nontheatrical" Films in the Theaters and Beyond / Katy Peplin10. Institutionalizing Educational Cinema in the United States during the Early 1920s / Gregory A. Waller

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Book SynopsisDanish filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg's film Festen ("The Celebration") was the first film from the Dogme 95 stable. Adhering to Dogme's cinematic purity, Festen was a commercial and critical success, winning the Jury Prize at Cannes in 1998. This study examines the history and context of the film.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction Part I. Festen and Film History 1. Dogma 95 and Danish Cinema 2. The Auteur and Cinema History 3. Dogma 95 and the Death of Film Part II. Festen’s bodies 4. The Handheld Camera 5. The Hotel 6. Sense Memory and the Haptic Part III. Festen’s ghosts 7. The Story of Allan 8. Festen from Screen to Stage 9. Media and Time Appendix A. Dogma 95 Manifesto and Vow of Chastity Appendix B. Festen: Data Appendix C. Thomas Vinterberg: An Annotated Filmography Notes Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisWritten both for students and working professionals, this book walks readers step-by-step through the foundations of color grading for projects of any size, from music videos and commercials to full-length features.In this clear, practical, and software-agnostic guide, author Charles Haine introduces readers to the technical and artistic side of color grading and color correction. Color Grading 101 balances technical chapters like color-matching, mastering, and compression with artistic chapters like contrast/affinity, aesthetic trends, and building a color plan. The book also includes more business-focused chapters detailing best practices and expert advice on working with clients, managing a team, working with VFX, and building a business. An accompanying eResource offers downloadable footage and project files to help readers work through the exercises and examples in the book.This book serves as a perfect introduction for aspiring colorists as wTrade Review"Color Grading 101 is an easy introduction to color grading for new and aspiring colorists. It is full of excellent advice for embarking on a career as a colorist and I recommend it to anyone who wants to know more about the responsibilities and craft of our profession."—Kevin Shaw, President of Colorist Society International"Color correction is often the most misunderstood stage of the filmmaking process. It can be daunting, confusing, and even in some cases, completely forgotten. This reputation often derives from its traditionally over-complicated explanation and arduous approach by its masters. In Color Grading 101, author Charles Haine walks readers through this crucial post production process in a way that is grounded, universal, and personable. Whereas most books on the subject matter are geared solely towards aspiring colorists, this work is intended to serve a multitude of crew members on all levels."—Matthew J. Pellowski, Film and Television Director and Showrunner"Everything you wanted to know about color grading but were potentially afraid to ask! A great ‘101,’ helping anybody interested in color grading to get to grips with an often-misunderstood area. Written with panache and a ‘no-nonsense’ style!"—Charlie Watts, Avid Certified Instructor; Principal Lecturer and Course Leader, School of Film, Media and Communication, University of PortsmouthTable of ContentsIntroduction: "Why Doesn’t My Footage Look as Good as Other People’s?"Overview: What is Color Grading, Exactly?Tech 1: Hardware, Software, MonitoringArt 1: The Story as GuideQuiz 1Tech 2: Codecs and PipelineArt 2: Color PlanQuiz 2Practice 1Tech 3: Basic Primary Grading Art 3: Basics of Additive ColorQuiz 3 Practice 2Tech 4: MatchingArt 4: History and GenresQuiz 4Practice 3Tech 5: Curves, Shapes, and KeysArt 5: Protecting Skin TonesQuiz 5Practice 4Tech 6: Tracking and KeyframingArt 6: Clients and Decision MakingQuiz 6 Practice 5Tech 7: Plugins, Noise Correction, and Heavy ProcessingArt 7: CommercialsQuiz 7Practice 6Tech 8: Mattes, Alpha, Composites, and CleanupArt 8: Music VideosQuiz 8Practice 7Tech 9: LUTs and TransformsArt 9: Portfolio BuildingQuiz 9Practice 8Tech 10: Onset Workflow, Panels, Dailies and Online/Conform Art 10: Building a BusinessQuiz 10Practice 9ConclusionIndex

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Book SynopsisNightscape is one of the world's most exciting and inspirational online creators. His YouTube videos have received over thirty million views. He has over a million followers.Table of ContentsIntroduction - i: Introduction Section - ii: Before the craziness begins Section - iii: Top of the world Unit - 1: Ground Level - Starting Out Chapter - 1: In the beginning Chapter - 2: Risk Chapter - 3: Fail, get up, fail harder Chapter - 4: Avoid comfort zones Chapter - 5: Dancing with concrete Chapter - 6: Expand your possibilities Chapter - 7: Luck Chapter - 8: The city is a playground Unit - 2: Rooftoops - Finding My Way Chapter - 9: Getting higher Chapter - 10: Find something you love more than sleep Chapter - 11: Why art? Chapter - 12: No rehersals Chapter - 13: In love with the city Chapter - 14: Don't be ashamed of passion Chapter - 15: Fear Chapter - 16: Respect Chapter - 17: Life in the penthouse Unit - 3: Rooftops - Spreading My Wings Chapter - 18: Up in the clouds Chapter - 19: Perspective Chapter - 20: Outlaws Chapter - 21: Believe Chapter - 22: Opinions Chapter - 23: Your passion might no be someone else's Chapter - 24: Balfron Tower Chapter - 25: Petticoat Tower Chapter - 26: A bridge, Startford Chapter - 27: Residential building, Elephant and Castle Chapter - 28: Barbican Estate Unit - 4: Skyscrapers Chapter - 29: The City within the city Chapter - 30: Rebels Chapter - 31: London Stadium Chapter - 32: The Sidemen Tower Chapter - 33: Humber Bridge Chapter - 34: One Canada Square Unit - 5: Seeing the World Chapter - 35: Jakarta Chapter - 36: Santorini Chapter - 37: Make it challenging Chapter - 38: Dubai Chapter - 39: Shanghai Unit - 6: Behind the Scenes Chapter - 40: Kit Chapter - 41: Editing Chapter - 42: What's next?

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWhat is a family, really? Is it defined by blood, or by love, or by some other measure? Do we have the right to declare who is in our family, and who is not? These questions might seem ever so slightly esoteric, but they get right to the point of The Language of Family. The book brings together stories, poems and essays from 20 contributors. Their work helps remind us of the rich diversity found in British Columbia, and embodied in the families that live here. Odds are, it will shake the readers concept of what a family is. A family can be what we make it. A family can be what was made for us. A family can cross borders, cross gender lines and stereotypes, and cross any and all racial divides. The concept of family varies with all of us. This book opens the door to new thinking, and encourages us to step through. Times Colonist, August 2017Table of ContentsPreface; Embracing the Family; Family Tree; Family; In the Name of Education; The Legacy of SPOTA; At Our Best; Fathers and Sons; The Language of Family; River Relations; Queer as Family; Museum Collecting with Families; The Watchmakers Coast; A Moment by a Cherry Tree; Stewards of the Land through Many Generations; A Quiet Connection; A Sense of Belonging; Voices of our Ancestors; A Story of Being Odd and Finding Ones Bashert; All of the Related People; Generations; Contributors; Endnotes; Index.

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Book SynopsisMost people do not realize it, but Chicago is home to many diverse, artistic, fascinating, and architecturally and historically important fountains. In this attractive volume, Greg Borzo reveals more than one hundred outdoor public fountains of Chicago with noteworthy, amusing, or surprising stories about these gems. Complementing Borzo's text are around one hundred fine art colour photos.

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Book SynopsisThis text explores the state of video art and activism, practice and theory. It comprises original articles by a variety of video artists, filmmakers and critical theorists, covering topics such as video pedagogy, emerging technologies, video porn and lesbian representation.Table of ContentsThe politics of video memory - electronic erasures and inscriptions, Marita Sturken; qualifying the quotidian - artist's video and the production of social space, Christine Tamblyn; the image of art in video, Maureen Turim; video - the access medium, Tetsuo Kogawa; looking through video - the psychology of video and film, John Belton; videor, Jacques Derrida; video confessions, Michael Renov; the electronic corpse - notes for an alternative language of history and amnesia, Erika Suderburg; Lynn Hershman - the subject of autobiography, David E. James; longing for real life, Rosanna Albertini; the images of the world, Raymond Bellour; dweller on the threshold, Bill Horrigan; operative assumptions, Gregg Bordowitz; tongues untied, Marlon Riggs; sex lies with videotape - abbreviated histories of Canadian video sex, Sara Diamond; talking heads, body politic - the plural self of Chicano experimental video, Chon Noriega; new visions/new Chinas - video - art documentation, and the Chinese modernity in question, Berenice Reynaud; taking aim - the video technology of cultural resistance, Monica Frota; video - the politics of culture and community, Ron Burnett; fetal tissue - reproductive rights and activist amateur video, Patricia R. Zimmermann; female transgression, Laura Kipnis; Julie Zando's primal scenes and lesbian representation, Judith Mayne; wedding video and its generation, James M. Moran; vision after television - technocultural convergence, hypermedia and the new media arts field, Michael Nash.

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Book SynopsisThis seminal text, now in its thirteenth edition, provides a comprehensive and accessible overview of the operations underlying video production.It provides thorough coverage of the theory and techniques readers need to know, balancing complexity with practical how-to information about detailed subjects in a concise, conversational style. The book has been updated to incorporate recent changes in the video production pipelineemphasizing digital video, non-linear video production, streaming platforms, mobile production, and do-it-yourself videowhile maintaining the foundational, nuanced, teamwork-based approach that has made the book popular.Chapters include key takeaways, review questions, on-set exercises, and QR codes, and a comprehensive glossary defines all the key production terms discussed. An accompanying eResource includes downloadable versions of the forms and paperwork used in the book, in addition to links to further online resources.

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Book SynopsisMany of the historic houses in and around the town of Victoria, Texas, were built between 1875 and 1910 by immigrant owners. From 1973 to 1975, with the support of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, Rick Gardner traveled throughout the region, taking photographs of these historic homes. Gardner relied on his own instincts and guidance from knowledgeable locals as to where he should aim his lens. This book is an appreciative glimpse at what these vernacular houses looked like a century after their construction. Gardner has teamed up with Victoria historian and preservationist Gary Dunnam to present these rich images along with brief historical sketches of the houses and, where possible, the persons who occupied them when they were newly constructed. The result is an understated and elegant suggestion of what life may have been like for the merchants, bankers, agriculturalists, and others who built and lived in these homes during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Designed to appeal to those with a love for old houses and especially for the preservation of historic structures, All the Houses Were Painted White offers its readers a stately appreciation of these homes and their place in the South Texas landscape. It is also a tribute to the architects, owners, and anonymous craftspeople who built the houses-to their vision, skill, ingenuity, imagination, creativity, and endurance.

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Book SynopsisNeon Nevada takes readers and viewers on a literal and pictorial journey not only along the old Las Vegas Strip, but also down quiet two-lane rural roads punctuated occasionally with neon signs, those glistening beacons of civilization against the desert night sky. Because the neon resurgence has resulted in an institutionalization and appreciation of Nevada neon unlikely to fade, it is time for this updated statewide neon survey to complete the four-decade project – first published by the Press in 1994.Trade Review"This is not merely a coffee table book. It's an immersive journey through time, a celebration of art, culture, and nostalgia. Whether you're a history buff, an admirer of stunning photography, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of a bygone era, this book is a must-have. It provides a rare glimpse into a captivating part of Nevada's history, preserving the legacy of these iconic neon signs for generations to come."—Nick Vedros, president, the LUMI Neon Museum"The illuminating pages of Neon Nevada are back in print! Our well-traveled, dog-eared copy went with us on our first epic neon road trip and will sit side-by-side on the shelf with this beautiful new edition. Two copies recommended: one for your neon library, and one for your next Nevada road trip."—Randall Ann Homan and Al Barna, coauthors of Saving Neon and San Francisco Neon: Survivors and Lost Icons "Neon Nevada captures the energy and vitality of neon—one of the . . . most effective forms of advertising. The book is a testament to the largely unknown sign designers and tube benders who have made and continue to make Nevada's magnificent commercial landscape all aglitter!"—Alan Goldman, Blue Plate Productions, producer of the documentary film, "Glowing in the Dark" "Neon Nevada takes hits the jackpot, taking readers on a hellbent ride. . . . Through their vivid images and narratives, the authors bring the beauty and stories behind this fascinating slice of Americana to life." —Douglas Towne, editor, Society for Commercial Archeology JournalTable of Contents Chapter One: Electric Jewels of the Nevada Desert Chapter Two: Few Neon Reflections Splash at the Lake while Carson Glows Chapter Three: The Biggest Little City in the World Chapter Four: Neon in the Cow Counties Chapter Five: Wandering the Neon Desert from Wendover Will to Cactus Pete Chapter Six: Light on the Loneliest Road in America Chapter Seven: New Flare in the South Chapter Eight: Las Vegas! Chapter Nine: The Tube-bending Craft Chapter Ten: Museum Pieces Chapter Eleven: A Date with Vegas Vickie Chapter Twelve: A Tour with the Young Brothers and a Hello to Paul's Signs Star Bender Epilogue: The Future for Neon in Nevada Acknowledgements Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisA journey through a variety of tools and technologies from vlogging to drone cinematography to considerations of time, editing and sound design, Material Media-Making in the Digital Age offers professionals, scholars and students alike the chance to re-think how they engage with new media technology, about media and its place in the world. 17 b/w illus.

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Book SynopsisJananne Al-Ani's haunting, delicately honed work in video and photography is distinguished by its evocative portraits and its intimate and compelling narratives. The first monographic survey of Al-Ani's work, this publication highlights video installations from 1996 onwards, while also referencing a selection of earlier photographic pieces. Produced to accompany the exhibition of Al-Ani's The Visit' at Tate Britain in 2005, the book features newly commissioned essays by Claire Doherty and Angela Weight, alongside an interview with the artist by Richard Hylton.Published by Film and Video Umbrella. Funded by Arts Council England, with additional support from University of the Arts, London.

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Book SynopsisKeith Partridge is probably the world’s most experienced and famous practitioner of a rare trade. His filming has recorded expeditions all over the world in some of its most beautiful and hostile environments. The Adventure Game is the story of his life told through several expeditions ranging from the deep caves of Papua New Guinea to the summit of Mount Everest – Keith’s photography speaks for itself! His story is equally exciting though, with characters we all recognise from film and television. His activities are not restricted to any one field such as mountaineering but include caving, polar travel and, with film and television references which will be familiar to many people. All this he has expressed in a great story. The Adventure Game is a brilliant read as well as a beautiful object.Trade Review'Exciting and inspirational. A superb cameraman and stills photographer Keith has travelled a long way from the dusty confines of BBC House. Nothing ventured, nothing gained as they say and Keith has ventured it all.' Joe Simpson, author of Touching the Void 'Keith Partridge is to my mind the greatest adventure cameraman in the world.' Steve Backshouse, television presenter and naturalist 'Whether you are filming sunrise on the summit of Everest, Gallician fishermen dancing with death in the Atlantic surf or historical reconstructions on the Matterhorn, Keith is your man.' Stephen Venables

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Book SynopsisThe sea is spread and cleaved and furled is an interdisciplinary book and film-work by poet and visual artist Ahren Warner. It is a sequence of lyric poems, a narrative, voice-over and compendium of notes-to-the-self. Written and filmed across thirteen countries, from the Greek Islands to South East Asia to the Black Sea, the Balkans and the Baltic, it is at once a travelogue and an exploration of stagnating memory, of mental fracturing and its corollary: the exuberant performance of the self. It is both a love poem, an intermedia obsession with *cats*, and the personal and philosophical exploration of alienation, moving from Andrew Marvell to Cardi B, from Foucault and Back to the Future to the inane and repetitive close reading of Drake. The sea is spread and cleaved and furled is a poem and a film about the veneer of dialogue, narcissism and pleasure, about contemporary economies of capital, human movement and desire, and the resistance of the sensible or affective world to language itself.

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Book SynopsisUpon entering the White House in 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt faced an ailing economy in the throes of the Great Depression and rushed to transform the country through recovery programs and legislative reform. By 1934, he began to send professional photographers to the state of West Virginia to document living conditions and the effects of his New Deal programs. The photographs from the Farm Security Administration Project not only introduced ""America to Americans"", exposing a continued need for government intervention, but also captured powerful images of life in rural and small town America.New Deal Photographs of West Virginia, 1934-1943 presents images of the state's northern and southern coalfields, the subsistence homestead projects of Arthurdale, Eleanor, and Tygart Valley, and various communities from Charleston to Clarksburg and Parkersburg to Elkins. With over one hundred and fifty images by ten FSA photographers, including Walker Evans, Marion Post Wolcott, Arthur Rothstein, and Ben Shahn, this collection is a remarkable proclamation of hardship, hope, endurance, and, above all, community. These photographs provide a glimpse into the everyday lives of West Virginians during the Great Depression and beyond.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever watched Douglas Gordon cook? Do you know Harun Farocki’s favourite dal? Would you like to nibble straight from the pot with Keren Cytter or recreate Agnieszka Polska’s pirogi with trumpets of death? Cookbooks are a dime a dozen. And there’s even a certain tradition of artists’ cookbooks. But there is only the one Videoart at Midnight Artists’ Cookbook: 80 of the most renown video artists of our time reveal their favourite recipes. Some simple, others elaborate, yet all to be recreated. And the best thing about this book is that each and every single recipe tells its own personal story. Artists Monira Al Qadiri, Ulf Aminde, Julieta Aranda, Marc Aschenbrenner, Ed Atkins, Yael Bartana, Lucy Beech, Bigert & Bergström, John Bock, Pauline Boudry & Renate Lorenz, Erik Bünger, Martin Brand, Ulu Braun, Klaus vom Bruch, Filipa César, Creischer & Siekmann, Keren Cytter, Chto Delat, Christoph Draeger, Antje Engelmann, Shahram Entekhabi, Köken Ergun, Theo Eshetu, Simon Faithfull, Christian Falsnaes, Harun Farocki, Omer Fast, Fischer & el Sani, Dani Gal, Delia Gonzalez, Douglas Gordon, Andy Graydon, Assaf Gruber, Mathilde ter Heijne, Isabell Heimerdinger, Benjamin Heisenberg, Kerstin Honeit, Christian Jankowski, Anja Kirschner, Knut Klaßen, Korpys/Löffler, Zhenhua Li, Joep van Liefland, Melissa Logan, Dafna Maimon, Antje Majewski, Melanie Manchot, Lynne Marsh, Bjørn Melhus, Almagul Menlibayeva, Ari Benjamin Meyers, Eléonore de Montesquiou, Matthias Müller, Bettina Nürnberg & Dirk Peuker, Marcel Odenbach, Stefan Panhans, Mario Pfeifer, Agnieszka Polska, Ulrich Polster, Mario Rizzi, Julian Rosefeldt, Willem de Rooij, Safy Sniper, Anri Sala, Erik Schmidt, Sandra Schäfer, Amie Siegel, Pola Sieverding, Martin Skauen, Jan-Peter E.R. Sonntag, Vibeke Tandberg, Rebecca Ann Tess, Guido van der Werve, Gernot Wieland, Ming Wong, Ina Wudtke, Shingo Yoshida, Katarina Zdjelar, Stefan Zeyen, Tobias Zielony

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Book SynopsisVideo is a part of everyday life, comparable to driving a car or taking a shower. It is nearly omnipresent, available on demand and attached to nearby anything, anywhere. Online Video became something vital and independent. With all the video created by the cameras around us, constantly uploading, sharing, linking, and relating, a blue ocean is covering our planet, an ocean of video. What might look as bluish noise and dust from the far outside, might embed beautiful and fascinating living scapes of moving images, objects constantly changing, re-arranging, assembling, evolving, collapsing, but never disappearing, a real cinema. Andreas Treske describes and theorizes these objects formerly named video, their forms, behaviours and properties.

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