Shooting Digital

This book is the complete guide to digital filmmaking by the owner and chief engineer of DVfilm Digital Transfers.

Everything from selecting a camera to promoting and marketing your finished film is covered in this comprehensive guide, written specifically for those who wish to shoot with digital cameras and project their movie on 35mm film. The author, Marcus Van Bavel, is an electrical engineer with over 25 years experience in digital imaging. he has also produced and directed two feature films.

Publisher: Dominion Pictures Press, Austin ,. Texas

Published date: 2005

Country of origin: USA

Subject area: Shooting DV for transfer to 35mmm for exhibition

price: $35 + shipping

TOPICS IN THE BOOK

• Why Digital?
• Selecting a Camera
• Lighting for Digital
• Camera Support
• Framing and Frame Rates
• Shooting Film for Digital Sound Recording
• Computer Editing
• Titles and Color Correction
• Preparing the Master Tape
• The DVX100 and XL-2
• The Sony HDR-FX1/Z1U
• Links and Resources
• Film Transfer Methods
• Film Festivals
• Distribution Budgets and Contracts
• Specifications for Transfer

A 220-page guide to shooting digital films, written by Marcus van Bavel, DVFilm's chief engineer. Everything you need to know including selecting a camera, lighting, recording sound, editing, preparing for film transfer, promotion, marketing and distribution is found in this book. It is updated and printed several times a year and contains the latest information. The new edition contains two entire chapters on how to use the new 24P and HDV cameras: the Panasonic DVX100A, the Canon XL-2, and the Sony HDR-FX1.

REVIEWS OF THE BOOK BY DV FILMMAKERS

"I highly recommend Shooting Digital... as van Bavel is a filmmaker himself, the book contains invaluable real-world tips and insights purely professional 'video geeks' may not have encountered."

-- Kevin West

"If you're planning a DV feature or short film, I can't recommend van Bavel's book enough. I haven't seen anything comparable on the market. There's enough technical "meat" to enlighten the battle-hardened, veteran production techie, as well as tips and anecdotes that will aid and entertain the novice. It's all here from shooting to editing; don't leave your pre-production meeting without it."

-- David Boone

"Shooting Digital is the ideal reference for new DV filmmakers, packing years of experience into one thorough, concise and unpretentious book. My overwhelming reaction as I read it cover to cover was to wish I'd had it in my hands a year ago!"

--Marcy Garriott Producer/Director of Documentary SPLIT DECISION

"I just finished your book, Shooting Digital, last night, and wanted you to know how valuable I found it. I have been researching Digital Filmaking for the last six months, and nothing ---- no website, no book, no video --- comes anywhere near being as comprehensive, informative, or helpful. I cannot recommend your book more highly. And at $35, I feel as though I have either ripped you off, or perhaps just taken advantage of your saintly nature and generous act of charity."

--Brian Dalton Lazy Eye Pictures