Synopses & Reviews
The advent of the inclusion of high-definition video capabilities in SLR cameras has resulted in a radical leap forward for the photography industry. This simple innovation is bringing photographers to the gates of Hollywood with the potential to create influential commercials and short films without having to secure a studio movie deal. This book offers photographers the definitive guide to confidently move forward into this awesome new genre as they retool their skill set to meet the industry demand for DSLR video, From the technical aspects of setting up your camera, to getting the right gear, to learning to write a treatment, this book is here to demystify DSLR filmmaking. The book includes interviews with some of Hollywood's best-known names, such as cinematographer Gale Tattersall, writer Craig Titley, Executive Producer Greg Yaitanes of TV's House M.D., and rock-and-roll photographer Greg Watermann, as well as tips from Shane Hurlbut, ASC. Welcome to filmmaking for photographers, and anyone else who wants to shoot DSLR video.
Synopsis
The ability to shoot quality video with a digital SLR camera has become a necessity for working photographers. And every new dSLR camera model being produced by the top manufacturers has video capabilities. This book will show experienced photographers how to use their dSLR camera to take quality video. Many photographers are intimidated by shooting video as it requires knowledge beyond their current skill set. Photocine: Digital Filmmaking with dSLRs covers every aspect of filmmaking with a dSLR, from coming up with the story concept, to how to block and film a scene, how to edit the footage, as well as tips and tricking from working Hollywood cinematographers.
About the Author
Lou Lesko is a fashion photographer and commercial director based in Los Angeles, CA. He started his career by accident in San Francisco shooting model tests.
In 1989 USC accidently graduated him with a double major in English.
Flush with head full of collegiate knowledge and very little clue about the real world - blind luck, good timing and a bad hangover contributed to Lou landing an assignment as photo journalist in Russia. After two years as journalist, he was well traveled and broke. Fresh with his travel experiences Lou moved back to California 1992 in pursuit of more fashion and commercial work.
He eventually settled in Los Angeles. And just when he thought he couldn't eat another bite of a cheap burrito, Lou caught a break with a regional Countrywide Mortgage ad that went national. Lou broke new ground with his directorial debut of a breast cancer awareness public service announcement in 2000. Lurking around in the TV circles, he made a few TV appearances shooting pictures which included a featured story on his behind the scenes style that was shown on NBC.
Lou is the owner of Blinkbid, estimating software for creative professionals. Currently he finds himself being asked to be contributing writer about the industry he loves. Which has become a wonderful way justify his school loans.
-----Michael Britt began his career as s still photographer on movie sets. After purchasing his first Apple computer in 1995 he discovered a passion for digital photography and soon became a consultant to professional photographers converting to digital. This lead to the creation of AlternaStock, which he founded with Tom Stratton of PhotoCine News, a stock photography website that offered access to alternative lifestyle images. From there Michael became a partner in Image Mechanics and began writing and speaking on digital imaging workflow and archiving, speaking at events such as PDN On the Road and Imaging USA. He also consulted on products such as Apple Aperture and Adobe Light Room. Michael is a certified digital photography expert for the State of California Community College system where he was instrumental in developing a Digital Tech program for Cypress College.
Table of Contents
1. Welcome to the New Age of Photography, Welcome to Motion. 2. How do We Apply Big Budget Filmmaking to Shooting Video With Our SLRs. 3. How do Movies Tell Stories: An Introduction to the Three Act Story. 4. Putting a Story on Paper: The Treatment vs the Script. 5. What Kind of Motion Shoot Will You Be Asked to Do and How Do You Shoot It. 6. What do the Cameras Currently on the Market Offer for Motion. 7. What Kind of Accessories are Available for Giving your Micro Film Production that Hollywood Look. 8. Lighting for the Still Motion Camera. 9. Sound for the Still Motion Camera. 10. Directing Talent. 11. Editing your Footage. 12. Presenting your Masterpiece. 13. Tips from Hollywood. 14. Resources.