From Still to Motion

By James Ball, Robbie Carman, Matt Gottshalk, Richard Harrington

Copyright 2010
Dimensions: 8 X 9-1/8
Pages: 336
Edition: 1st

With the arrival of high-definition video-enabled DSLR cameras, photographers are faced with an opportunity for creativity and a competitive edge in their field unlike anything they’ve experienced before. Add to that the expanding demands from a video-hungry audience and it’s no longer a matter of if you are going to add video to your repertoire of skills, it’s when.

Here to guide you in a thorough exploration of the video-making process — from preproduction to post — and to ease your transition from still to motion are four veterans who speak the language of both photography and video fluently. With their clear, instructive approach, they quickly get you up to speed on everything from picking your gear, to properly lighting for motion, to using professional-level audio, color correction, and editing techniques, to media management and outputting, and much more.

Here are just a few highlights from this richly illustrated, completely interactive book and DVD:

• 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 timelapse 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.

The accompanying DVD contains over 6 hours of video training that delves deeper into each topic, as well as high-definition footage, hands-on project files, and templates to experiment with and follow along.

Table of Contents

PART I: 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

PART II: Cinematic Lighting

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

PART III: Gearing Up for Motion and Sound

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

PART IV: Post Production

Chapter 15: Media Management

Chapter 16: Editing Picture and Sound

Chapter 17: Color Grading

Chapter 18: Publishing Your Video

PART V: Advanced Techniques

Chapter 19: Stop Motion Photography

Chapter 20: Time-lapse Photography