VISUAL STORYTELLING: VIDEOGRAPHY AND POST PRODUCTION IN THE DIGITAL AGE combines a thorough exploration of essential storytelling concepts with detailed instruction in practical technical skills. Without limiting its focus to a particular range of equipment, applications, or technology, this engaging text covers the key concepts, aesthetics, and techniques of single-camera field production and post production. It includes an abundance of unique images, useful learning tools, and real-life stories and suggestions from working experts. The accompanying DVD illustrates and expands on text concepts, with relevant video and audio footage for editing exercises.

Table of Contents

Part I: PREPRODUCTION. 1. Visual Storytelling. 2. Preproduction. 3. Legal and Ethical Issues. Part II: SHOOTING/ACQUISITION. 4. From Light to Electrical Energy: Creating and Storing Media. 5. Composition. 6. Audio in the Field. 7. Lighting in the Field. Part III: POST PRODUCTION. 8. The Aesthetics of Editing. 9. Post Production. 10. The Sound Track. 11. Graphics and Effects. 12. Output. Glossary/Bibliography/Index.