HDV Filmmaking

Ready to move from DV into the HDV realm? High-definition video, or HDV, is the latest technology to answer the demand for better-quality video images. Indeed, this format has greatly improved the overall quality of digital video, but capturing, editing, and outputting HDV can be tricky. That's where "HDV Filmmaking" comes into play. As one of the first books on the subject of HDV, this useful reference will take you through the entire spectrum of HDV production and post-production, from choosing a high-definition video format and an HDV camcorder, to acquiring and editing HDV, to working with advanced HDV effects and delivering your finished product. You'll start by learning the basics about high-definition formats and then quickly move into more advanced topics, such as how to install and configure an HDV editing system, how to color-correct video, how to edit and mix audio, and how to use 3D images and animations in your work. Interviews with professional filmmakers and other artists help round out this comprehensive reference. Whether you are a professional in the film industry or a film student interested in the latest technologies and techniques, "HDV Filmmaking" is your guide to the exciting world of high-definition video.