Getting a good home video is hit-or-miss. Plenty of times, they're dark and fuzzy and Aunt Myrna is washed out and Junior . . . do his eyes always look like that? This unique, accessible guide for living room and classroom provides step-by-step instructions with ten "assignments," plus ideas and information on everything from basic concepts to planning, shooting, and editing, Making Real-Life Videos frees the talents of anyone who has ever wanted to direct.\ • Perfect for anyone with a video...
Getting a good home video is hit-or-miss. Plenty of times, they're dark and fuzzy and Aunt Myrna is washed out and Junior . . . do his eyes always look like that? This unique, accessible guide for living room and classroom provides step-by-step instructions with ten "assignments," plus ideas and information on everything from basic concepts to planning, shooting, and editing, Making Real-Life Videos frees the talents of anyone who has ever wanted to direct.• Perfect for anyone with a video camera• Step-by-step "assignments" plus tips that will improve results at every level
Ch. 1What is video?3Ch. 2Documentary vs. "movie"13Ch. 3What is a documentary?24Ch. 4The treatment41Ch. 5The interview64Ch. 6Voiceover narration76Ch. 7Related media88Ch. 8Dramatizations102Ch. 9The theory of editing127Ch. 10The video camera149Ch. 11Editing techniques161Ch. 12A travelogue194Ch. 13A family tree198Ch. 14A day in the life202Ch. 15A memory205Ch. 16A present-day event210Ch. 17A personal narrative214Ch. 18A public service announcement219Ch. 20A social issue226Ch. 21A biography231