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Basics of Video Production (Second Edition)

Des Lyver & Graham Swainson (1999, Focal Press, 225 Wildwood Ave, Woburn, MA 01801-2041, 150pp., $20)

Whether you are a newcomer to video or an experienced producer, you will benefit by reading the latest from Des Lyver and Graham Swainson. The two have teamed up to update their popular Basics of Video Production in this second edition release.
The book assumes little prior knowledge, yet explains both studio and field production procedures and techniques in ways that will benefit even seasoned videographers. Written in an approachable manner, the tips and techniques are easy to understand and apply. The book covers the whole spectrum of video production, introducing the reader to the various roles on a production team, with detailed explanations of each position. Techniques covered include the basics of studio and location sound, lighting, camera work, directing, makeup and scripting. In addition, the book discusses various types of editing options, defining and explaining such things as timecode, insert and assemble edits and online vs. offline editing. The update includes a section on digital video and nonlinear editing. If you are looking for one book that covers all the basics of video production, look no further.

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Selling to Corporations: A Producers Guide to Selling Video, CD-ROM and Web Sites

Peter Simmons (1999, Peter Simmons, OneWorldVideo.com, 978-373-2227, 56 minutes, $50)

Selling to Corporations contains a wealth of information to help you sell your video or CD-ROM. In this 56-minute video, Peter Simmons outlines what you need to know to develop a corporate image, compile a database of potential customers, how to talk to clients on the telephone and how to write a proposal.

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