Digital Media - How To
The following articles discuss a variety of issues related to digital media production. Topics range from basic introductory information to fairly complex and specific matters dealing with digital media hardware, software, production processes and techniques.
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- From Wikipedia.org - The term "podcasting" is a portmanteau of the words iPod and broadcasting. Although an iPod is currently the playback device of choice for many early adopters of podcasting, a portable music player is not required to take advantage of this method of content distribution. Podcasting is functionally similar to the use of timeshift-capable digital video recorders (DVRs), such as TiVo, which let users record and store television programs for later viewing.
Choosing a Digital Video Camera
- This is a fairly comple list of the basic components needed to set up a professional quality DV production package. Suggested items include: camera, tripod, microphones, lights, and more.
The Basics of Writing a Script
- The first, and arguably most important process in making any video is a shooting script (also known as a screenplay). The length and quality of your script will determine not only what type of video you make, and how long it is, but also it will invariably become the most highly scrutinized product you create for your video. (continue reading "Writing a Shooting Script").
- Whether it be for a talking head, product shot, or a landscape, understanding the quality and quantity of light will tremendously improve the quality of your video...Three-point lighting is the basic lighting set-up for a talking head shot we all learn in Video 101...it's a technique that, if done right, renders a nice, safe image of your subject. (continue reading "Lighting for Video").
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