Tricky Video

In this era of YouTube, funny viral videos are the creative outlet of zillions of kids around the world. Everyone wants to get in on the act — but how, without spending beaucoup bucks on fancy computer editing programs or courting disaster with dangerous stunts? Enter Klutz. Tricky Video is a clever collection of easy-to-achieve video tricks, gags, and gimmicks you can do with your home video camera. If you can tell the ""pause"" button from the ""record"" button, you can master these special effects. Turns out you dont need to go high tech to be a master moviemaker. The book comes with a Hollywood-style slate (or clapper) to mark the start of every scene. Simple step-by-step sequences show young directors how to make people disappear. How to stage a painless fight scene. How to become a cartoon. How to lose your head. In short, how to be a video genius.