Web video : making it great, getting it noticed

Bourne, Jennie 1951- (Author). Burstein, Dave, 1951- (Added Author).

Summary: Provides step-by-step instructions for creating, producing, and editing video for the World Wide Web.

Item details

ISBN: 9780321552969 (pbk.)
ISBN: 0321552962 (pbk.)
Physical Description: print
xiv, 321 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Berkeley, CA : Peachpit Press, c2009.

Contents / Notes

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 307-310) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- ch. 1. Making great web video -- Things change fast on the Web -- Keeping your viewers in mind -- What makes web video different -- You can't always control what your audience will see -- Producing for a Web-savvy audience -- Production values and goals -- Building a team to make better video -- Use what you know -- Start with a great idea -- Plan for success -- Managing your production -- Ask questions -- Plan your shots -- Check out the location -- A budget shapes and defines your project -- Put it all together -- Project : 15 minutes to your video online -- ch. 2. Shooting for the Web -- Making video work on the Web -- The gear you'll need -- Prosumer cameras -- Get the most out of the camera you have -- Use a tripod -- Capturing good-quality audio for Web video -- Microphones you'll need -- Cables and connectors -- Headphones -- Tape -- Portable hard drives -- Techniques for better Web video -- Take your camera off autopilot -- White balance -- Auto focus -- Auto exposure -- Viewfinder settings to monitor exposure -- Image stabilization -- Audio limiter -- Frame your shots for visual interest -- Get help when you need it -- Don't count on fixing it in post -- Keep editing in mind while you shoot -- Before you go out to shoot -- Transporting your equipment -- Project : Shoot an interview with B-roll --