Bessere Videos drehen

Captivating videos with the mobile or cam: from the idea to the finished edited film
Skilful use of technique, scene management, camera perspective, editing and effects
Lots of useful information on the legal situation and YouTube uploads

Multimedia expert Reinhard Nikschick shows you how to fully develop your creative potential for a video shoot and how to get to work in a structured and well-versed way. From the technical basics to shaping the idea and tricks of camera work to editing, you will learn everything you need to create a high-quality video.
Many tips on the special features of filming interviews or the subsequent audio editing will help you avoid typical mistakes right from the start. With a sense for the optimal scene arrangement and interesting effects, you will inspire your viewers for your video.
Helpful tips on the legal situation and uploading to YouTube round off the book.

From the contents:
Technical requirements for shooting a video
Image formats, image resolution, pixels
Generating ideas and turning them into interesting stories
Tools for a coherent video concept
Understanding camera shot sizes and their effect
Internalise proven scene sequence
Adopting different perspectives
Ideas on locations, props and clothing
Backing up data for filming: in the cloud or on the laptop
Video editing with the free editing programme Kdenlive
Special features of interviews and commentaries
Preparing audio for video
Improving videos with title text, image corrections and effects such as chroma key technique
Observe legal issues
Uploading videos to YouTube

Written for Windows, but also suitable for Mac and Linux users.