Producing Videos

Producing Videos has been called the 'bible' of video making. A bestseller over many years, it offers a comprehensive and user friendly guide to all aspects of video production - from the first chapter on using a camera (if it doesn't go in easily, don't force it) to the chapter on distribution (no matter what happens, always hold onto your master). All the elements of video production are covered: camera operation; scriptwriting; composition; budgeting; preproduction planning; lighting and sound recording; interview techniques; field production and studio shoots; digital editing; digital postproduction techniques; video streaming and other forms of online distribution. This edition has been fully revised and updated to cover developments in technology, promotion and distribution. It includes tips from over 120 experienced video teachers from around the world, and is illustrated with over 600 photographs and 200 diagrams. Producing Videos is the best handbook available for learning the basics of video making. It is an ideal guide for students, and for anyone who has a flip camera burning a hole in their pocket and aspirations to become the next hot new director. 'Whether you are a beginner or veteran filmmaker, Martha Mollison's Producing Videos serves as a comprehensive guide to all aspects of video production.' - Greg Walters, Portland Community College 'An invaluable resource for developing my students' video journalism skills.' - Kay Nankervis, Charles Sturt University

Martha Mollison has been a freelance video producer for over twenty-five years and has taught both in Australia and the US in universities, colleges, cable TV stations and community organisations. She is currently based in Portland, Oregon, USA.

Contents Acknowledgements ix Greeting xiii 1 The camera 2 Image control 3 Composition and framing 4 The camera' s view 5 Telling the story 6 Video formats 7 Video storage 8 Editing basics 9 Editing aesthetics 10 Editing more technical 11 Microphones 12 Having the right connections 13 Location sound 14 Sound postproduction 15 Safety on the set 16 Lighting 17 Using lighting equipment 18 Production options 19 Video for Empowerment 20 Scriptwriting 21 Doing short dramas 22 Budgeting 23 Preproduction 24 The location shoot 25 Studio layout and equipment 26 Studio roles 27 Studio procedures 28 Operating the vision mixer 29 Operating the studio audio mixer 30 Studio interviews 31 The HOT studio 32 Copyright 33 Distribution Glossary Index