Paperback: 400 pages
Publisher: Focal Press; 1 edition (November 21, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0240814878
ISBN-13: 978-0240814872
Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 1 x 10.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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What a delight! I am overjoyed to have discovered that the Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide is vastly different than (and equally riveting as) the Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide. Although there are occasional parallels, the Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide offers unique material pertaining to any repeated topic. For instance, the lighting set-up diagrams are revisited, but with new structures not previously outlined in the Documentary Guide.Artis's book starts by covering a wide spectrum of illustrations, including digital file charts (p. 27), camera guides (with relatively current models listed) (pp. 7-19), gain range charts complete with illustrative photos (pp. 33-34), peaking diagrams (p. 39), focal length diagrams and illustrations (pp. 46-47), and much more. Artis' even dedicates discussion on green screening techniques (with additional coverage on chromate green screening).Later in the book, Artis dedicates an entire chapter to audio, covering various microphones, boom operation, wireless microphones, mixers, and the digital audio sweet spot. He even diagrams different audio set-ups dependent on (1) one or more types of mics available for the shoot and (2) the number of subjects (people) in the take.The highlights of the book were threefold for me: first, the book focused chapter by chapter on various freelance projects, including promotional/marketing videos, wedding videography, live event videography, and music videos. These discussions oftentimes came with any of the following: example outlines, example script formats, illustrative storyboards, lighting and audio tips, project details, detailed budgets, and numerous other tools and tips.
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