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The
EDCF Guide to Digital Cinema Production by
Lars Svanberg (Paperback - 2004)
"The EDCF Guide
to Digital Cinema Production" provides film professionals in European
cinema a complete analysis of technical concerns and new techniques for
HD production and how to transition from analog to digital acquisition.
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Digital
Cinema: The Revolution in Cinematography, Post-Production & Distribution
by
Brian McKernan
(Paperback - 2005)
Brian McKernan,
founding editor of Digital Cinema Magazine, provides an up-to-date
look at how new digital technologies are reshaping the movie industry. The
book also includes insights on the cost vs. quality controversy, the impact
of digital cinema on creative freedom, and the integration of film and digital
from such leading filmmakers as George Lucas, Robert Rodriguez and Michael
Ballhaus, ASC.
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Audio
Post Production for Television and Film, Third Edition: An introduction
to technology and techniques by
Hilary Wyatt and Tim Amyes (Paperback - 2004)
This helpful guide provides
a comprehensive overview of the sound post-production process in both film
and television and includes HD sound production techniques. The book is
well- organized and contains numerous illustrations and helpful workflow
diagrams.
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Creating
Digital Content: Video Production for Web, Broadcast, and Cinema
by John
Rice and Brian McKernan (Paperback - 2001)
Written by two industry
experts, this book is an outstanding wealth of information that helps to
shed light on the digital revolution, while providing an in-depth examination
of the many digital formats available, post-production techniques and new
business models for profiting in a digital content creation environment.
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The
Guide to High Definition Video Production: Preparing for a Widescreen World
by Clay Gordon
(Paperback - 1996)
Written by two industry
experts, this book is an outstanding wealth of information that helps to
shed light on the digital revolution, while providing an in-depth examination
of the many digital formats available, post-production techniques and new
business models for profiting in a digital content creation environment.
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Video
Shooter: Storytelling with DV, HD, and HDV Cameras by
Barry Braverman (Paperback - 2006)
Barry Braverman, a veteran
DP, explains how to make the most out of the strengths and limitations of
DV and HDV formats. The book is geared to novices and intermediates and
includes a companion DVD with tutlorials, demo footage and technical information,
including a comparative filter study.
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High
Definition and 24p Cinematography by
Paul Wheeler (Paperback - 2003)
This thorough reference
takes the mystery out of 24p cinematography and focuses on five specific
shooting formats: 24P, 25P, 30P, 50i and 60i. In addition, the book covers
recording, editing options, delivery methods and financial comparisons.
An excellent resource geared toward Cinematographers, Producers, Directors
and camera crews.
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Producing
24p Video: Covers the Canon XL2 and the Panasonic DVX-100a by
John Skidgel (Paperback - 2005)
An introductory "crash
course" in 24p video production. Ideal for film students and professional
videographers alike, this book includes techniques, examples, tips and case
studies to get you up to speed on the increasingly popular 24p production
format.
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Video
Editing: A Postproduction Primer, Fourth Edition by
Steven E. Browne (Paperback - 2002)
The fourth edition of
"Video Editing" examines the conceptual and practical aspects
of the newest trends in post-production, including the new DTV formats and
HDTV challenges. This informative guide offers numerous tips and tricks
of the editing trade and thoroughly analyzes the editing process from SD
to HD.
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Film
& Video Budgets by
Deke Simon and Michael Wiese (Paperback - 2006)
"Film and Video
Budgets" has been the essential handbook for beginning and professional
filmmakers for over 20 years, offering techniques for preparing all kinds
of budgets through examples and detailed explanations. Includes updated
and revised budgets for today's digital production and high definition markets.
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The
Avid Handbook : Intermediate Techniques, Strategies, and Survival Information
for Avid Editing Systems, 4th Edition by
Steve Bayes (Paperback - 2003)
Written by a former senior
designer for Avid®
with years of training experience, "The Avid® Handbook"
is the most comprehensive book available on non-linear editing with Avid®
systems. Covering Avid Media Composer®, Symphony®, Xpress™,
Xpress Pro™ and Xpress DV™, this handbook teaches the necessary
techniques to become a better, more creative editor on any Avid® system.
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Digital
Moviemaking: All the Skills, Techniques and Moxie You'll Need to Turn Your
Passion Into a Career (The Filmmaker's Guide to the 21st Century)
by Scott Billups
(Paperback - 2003)
Writer/Director/Producer
Scott Billups,
offers a practical guide to new digital filmmakers and covers the latest
cameras, formats and techniques along with comparative pros and cons..."all
the skills, techniques and moxie you'll need to turn your passion into a
career."
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High-Definition
Television: A Global Perspective by
Michel Dupagne and Peter Benjamin Seel (Hardcover - 1997)
"High-Definition
Television" is an indispensable resource for understanding the
future of television broadcasting and the evolution of HDTV from the 1960s
to the present day. This book looks at the history, the technology, the
people and the politics behind HDTV's long-awaited arrival.
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Final
Cut ProŽ 5, The Essentials Hosted
by Brian Maffitt (DVD-R - 2006)
Visual effects guru,
Brian Maffitt helps you get up to speed on the leading Mac-based video editing
application during this video series produced in HD. It's easy to fine tune
your skills by accessing the same video clips used by Brian in the lessons
to give you hands on experience with the new techniques.
