Digital Video Production Cookbook : 100 Professional Techniques for Independent and Amateur Filmmakers (Cookbooks (O'Reilly)) (ISBN 0596100310) Book Reviews 1-9 Sorted By Most Recent, at VeryWellSaid.com

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I call it this because although it looked great: heavy stock glossy pages & pictures-under closer examination I was disappointed-perhaps after 12 yrs of "event" video i know more than i thought- staring out with lighting vs. equipment set me back right away-a separate more in depth section on actual software use would have helped too-I'm pretty good at imovie BUT not FCP or Avid- I assume those that are are already familiar with the basics & tech tricks-I would have sent it back since I was looking for more indie film info but will probably find it helpful for a community school class I'm giving-beginners new & advanced WILL find this book helpful though.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-11-19 03:31:48 EST)

01-14-08

(NA)

Not bad

Not bad, but I have read better. It does have a lot of good pictures of the effects they are teaching and all in all this book is not bad, there are just so many others that I feel are better. Check out The "DV Rebel Guide" by Stu something or other or "101 Digital Video hacks", both I feel are better than this.
Enjoy!

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-09-21 07:02:02 EST)

09-13-07

(NA)

Very easy to read book with good info

I read through the book which was very informative, form ohh so thats how and TV never really was the same after. I have also tested out good part of it and got good resuslts. I would recommend it highly

(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-15 02:47:11 EST)

09-03-07

1\1

Take a pass on this one

There are a view techniques described in this book that might come in handy someday, but the descriptions are not particularly thorough. The bottom line: this will make a good coffee table book but don't expect to learn too much.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-14 11:10:56 EST)

08-01-07

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Creative ideas for any video project

I was looking for a video book that shows methods of filming ideas. Just searching I ended up with very complex cinephotographer books that contained tons of detail but too complex for casual person like myself. Just happended to stumbled across this book and was really surprised at the clear writing style and easy to understand images. For making a simple film project with no budget I thought this was the perfect book.

If you are looking to improve your video skills or making a large student project, I would highly recommend this book. For the film student or professional these tips might be already covered in school. Many of the project require nothing special, just a standard video camera and basic editing software. This is a nice change from other books that almost require Adobe After Effects to produce a good special effect.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and will keep this in my video bag to spark any ideas I might need during filming.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-14 11:10:56 EST)

03-25-06

2\3

EXCELLENT BOOK

very practical way of showing how to do multimedia effects at minimal or no cost. Good illustrations & straight to the point. very clear bullet points under the photos, No boring bulcky paragraphs.

I recomment this book, it's Excellent.

(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-14 11:10:56 EST)

01-08-06

1\1

A whole lot of fun

This books make you want to go goof around with a video camera. Though I'm not a "filmmaker", I did find a lot of useful tips and techniques to make the family videos a little less boring. A few of the effects depend on software - and knowing how to use it. Though I don't believe it says what software specifically, from the examples it is clearly Final Cut on a Mac.

Anyway, lots of fun and pretty useful - even if you're not a "filmmaker".

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-01-17 14:59:26 EST)

01-08-06

1\1

You need this book if you're serious about DV filmmaking

This book is fantastic.

I am recommending it in the appendix of the second edition of my own book, "$30 Film School."

I'm going to say:

"Digital Video Production Cookbook has everything else that you need to know about filmmaking that isn't in the book you're holding in your hands right now. Digital Video Production Cookbook covers high-end Hollywood tricks, especially lighting, in a way that you can do them on a low budget or even no budget. And the models in all the photos are really cute too."

--Michael W. Dean

(Review Data Last Updated: 2006-01-17 14:59:26 EST)

12-09-05

2\2

I love this book