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JVC GZ-HD7 Production and Post-production Handbook

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Join Apple's iMovie 08 Video Editing Revolution

 

The 132-page Guide covers editing DV, HDV, and AVCHD with iMovie 08. The cost of the book is only $19.95.

Editing DV and HDV with iMovie 08

Appendix A: Editing GZ-HD7 TOD Files

Appendix B: A Bit About MPEG-2

Appendix C: A Bit About HDV

Appendix D: A Bit About H.264

Appendix E: Choosing a Flat-panel Display

To see in more detail what the DVC Guide to iMovie 08 Editing offers you, scan the Table of Contents at the knowledge-download.com site where the eBook is available for download:

http://www.knowledge-download.com/iMovie_08_Guide/

 


 

The Handbook is designed to meet the needs of prosumers and professionals who are currently shooting with one of the DV formats. It is not an “HDV for Dummies” book that simply expands upon the often poorly written camcorder manuals. It is a comprehensive introduction to HDV technology, HDV shooting, HDV post-production, and distribution.

The first four chapters introduce the technology you will be using when you shoot and edit 1080i HDV.

Chapter 1:    Introduction to Digital Video and Audio

Chapter 2:    All About MPEG-2

Chapter 3:    All About HDV

Chapter 4:    Image Capture Technology

With an understanding of MPEG-2 and HD technology, Chapters 5, 6, and 7 introduce the skills necessary for working with the V1 and FX7 camcorders.

Chapter 5:    Introduction to the HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7

Chapter 6:    HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7 Setup

Chapter 7:    HVR-V1 and HDR-FX7 Shooting Guide

Chapter 8 covers HDV editing workflows. Each workflow provides a solution to the problems created by the inordinate computational power required to work with HD MPEG-2.

Chapter 8:    Native HDV Editing Workflows

Chapter 9 covers HDV editing workflows. Each workflow provides a solution to the problems created by the inordinate computational power required to work with HD MPEG-2.

Chapter 9:    Intermediate Codec Editing

The V1’s ability to shoot both interlace and progressive video provides a wide selection of production possibilities. Chapter 10 covers this topic.

Chapter 10:   1080 HDV to HD Movie Files, High-definition DVDs, and Film

Appendix A:  Compute Power for Editing HDV

Appendix B:  Analog Audio Connections

Appendix C:  Incorporate Legacy Video

Appendix D:  Choosing a Flat-panel Display

Appendix E:  Sony HD Formats

The cost of the book is only $39.95. The eBook is available for download from knowledge-download.com:

www.knowledge-download.com/V1-FX7

The 296-page eBook can be purchased using PayPal, eCheck, and credit cards from American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Eurcard, JCB, Mastercard, and Visa.

All types of payment are processed securely through ClickBank. ClickBank will charge any necessary state tax. Naturally, there is no shipping or handling charge.

To learn more about the book, click here.


 

The Handbook is designed to meet the needs of prosumers and professionals who are currently shooting with one of the DV formats. It is not an “HDV for Dummies” book that simply expands upon the often poorly written camcorder manuals. Rather, it is a comprehensive introduction to ProHD technology, HD shooting, HD post-production, and distribution on HD videotape, DVDs, high definition DVD, and 35mm film.

The eBook is available for download from knowledge-download.com:

www.knowledge-download.com/JVCHDV/index.html.

The 230-page eBook costs only $39.95 and can be purchased using PayPal, eCheck, and credit cards from American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Eurcard, JCB, Mastercard, and Visa. All types of payment are processed securely through ClickBank.

The first four chapters introduce the JVC ProHD family.

Chapter 1:     All About ProHD

Chapter 2:     Introduction to the JVC ProHD Family

Chapter 3:     ProHD Family Shooting Guide

Chapter 4:     ProHD Family Image Control Options

Chapter 5 introduces you to the ways you can connect a member of the ProHD Family to your editing system.

Chapter 5:     ProHD Family Set-up and Connections

Chapter 6 covers ProHD editing workflows. Each workflow provides a solution to the problems created by the inordinate computational power required to work with HD MPEG-2.

Chapter 6:     ProHD Editing Workflows

The six Appendices provide additional information on computers, working with audio, plus supplementary information on HDTV.

Appendix A:   Introduction to Digital Video and Audio

Appendix B:   Analog Audio Connections

Appendix C:   Image Capture Technology

Appendix D:   Incorporate Legacy Video

Appendix E:   720 to HD Movies, Blu-ray, and Film

Appendix F:   Choosing a Flat-panel Display

To learn more about the book, click here.

 

Comments below are for the first edition of the Handbook.

Anybody got Steve's book yet?

If anybody has bought it, it would be interesting to hear a review.

 

 

I purchased Steve's book and would certainly recommend it. it was well worth the money.

My HD100 arrived a week after I purchased the book and it certainly help me

"jump start" my knowledgebase and capability of the camera and HD in general.

That was 3 weeks ago, without the book I would still be on week 1.

I don't think you can go wrong, especially at his price point.

 

 

I'm reading it now myself and it also is helping me out.

 

 

For the price, the book represents a good value for anyone interested in current HDV Technology

 

 

Sure, you could probably find all the information on the internet, but when you buy Steve's book, what you are basically paying for is someones expertise in not only research and collating information but putting that information into some sort of meaningful order.

I have two other really good books one on DV and one on HDV; so why did I buy Steve’s book? Because it fills in a lot of blank spaces for me.

If you want a book that will increase your knowledge on the subject to a greater or lesser extent no matter who you are, then in my opinion Steve's book is a damn site better than many I've seen.

 

P.S. I like my comfort zone (I think everyone does) but I know that to push myself out of it now and again is always rewarding.

 


 

Sony HVR-Z1 and HDR-FX1 Handbook:

HDV Technology, Production, and Post-Production

New York, NY, September 1, 2005—Digital Video Consulting, today announced the release of the Sony HVR-Z1 and HDR-FX1 Handbook: HDV Technology, Production, and Post-Production. Written by digital video expert Steve Mullen, the handbook enables both professionals and prosumers to unlock the full potential of Sony’s powerful new high-definition HDV camcorders.

The eBook is available for download from knowledge-download.com:

www.knowledge-download.com/SonyHDV/index.html.