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Summary: Outstanding DV Resource
Review: This is not a typical book in its field. Two qualities of Long & Schenk's Digital Filmmaking Handbook make it stand out.First, it takes the topic further than any other I have seen, all the way from low-budget production such as a small training department might engage in to theatrical release feature films. This breadth is not achieved at the expense of quality or thoroughness, as the book has exceptionally helpful content on all the topics it covers. Second, the organization and style of the book are exceptionally clear, readable, and delightful. The authors kept the goal of communicating key information clearly in mind during the writing of this book to an unusual extent and effect. Unlike some technical books which are deadly dull and others which use attempted humor in such broad strokes as to be distracting, Long and Schenk's carefully used, precise and delicate wit adds meaning as well as interest.
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Summary: Outstanding DV Resource
Review: This is not a typical book in its field. Two qualities of Long & Schenk's Digital Filmmaking Handbook make it stand out. First, it takes the topic further than any other I have seen, all the way from low-budget production such as a small training department might engage in to theatrical release feature films. This breadth is not achieved at the expense of quality or thoroughness, as the book has exceptionally helpful content on all the topics it covers. Second, the organization and style of the book are exceptionally clear, readable, and delightful. The authors kept the goal of communicating key information clearly in mind during the writing of this book to an unusual extent and effect. Unlike some technical books which are deadly dull and others which use attempted humor in such broad strokes as to be distracting, Long and Schenk's carefully used, precise and delicate wit adds meaning as well as interest.
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Summary: Over 100 essays on the nuts & bolts of making digital movies
Review: Written by writer, producer, and videographer Ben Long in collaboration with freelance producer and film video editor Sonja Schenk, and now in an thoroughly updated and enhanced second edition, The Digital Filmmaking Handbook is an invaluable introduction and guide to the art of digital filmmaking. Writing, shooting, lighting, editing, delivery, technical considerations such as color correction, rotoscoping, compositing, and much more are covered in this exhaustive and meticulous manual for digital filmmakers of all experience levels. An included DVD contains media files for the book's tutorials, including over 100 essays on the nuts and bolts of making digital movies, and demo software for the Macintosh and Windows. The Digital Filmmaking Handbook is very highly recommended for anyone with an interest or inspiration in the exciting venue of digital films.
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Summary: A goldmine of information
Review: You know if those Blair Witch guys had read this book it may have helped avoid that horrible home-made look. But seriously this book takes you from the very beginning of filmmaking, those first shakey steps, and gives you all the info to make your own Blair Witch (only better). Although this book looks at the digital filmmaking process, there is tons of really useful info on all aspects of making a movie. The most useful bits have been the nitty gritty aspects of what formats to use for different jobs. NTSC, PAL and HDTV are all covered, along with the different types of tape formats. But the best thing about this book is that it has all the answers. You want to know how to present a script, pitch it, storyboard it, shoot it, edit it and release it, it is all here. It is a goldmine for any aspiring filmmaker, not just film-school hopefuls, but anybody.
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Summary: A goldmine of information
Review: You know if those Blair Witch guys had read this book it may have helped avoid that horrible home-made look. But seriously this book takes you from the very beginning of filmmaking, those first shakey steps, and gives you all the info to make your own Blair Witch (only better). Although this book looks at the digital filmmaking process, there is tons of really useful info on all aspects of making a movie. The most useful bits have been the nitty gritty aspects of what formats to use for different jobs. NTSC, PAL and HDTV are all covered, along with the different types of tape formats. But the best thing about this book is that it has all the answers. You want to know how to present a script, pitch it, storyboard it, shoot it, edit it and release it, it is all here. It is a goldmine for any aspiring filmmaker, not just film-school hopefuls, but anybody.
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