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Chris Kenworthy has written, produced and directed several hours of drama and comedy, along with many hours of commercial video, TV pilots, music videos, experimental projects and short films. He's also produced and directed over 300 visual FX shots.
In 2006 Chris directed the web-based Australian UFO Wave, which attracted many millions of viewers. His short film, Some Dreams Come True, spent a year on the international festival circuit and won a few awards. As a screenwriter he has contributed to the development of several TV shows.
Chris was born in the North of England, but has lived in Australia for over a decade. He is married with two daughters.
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- Series: Cookbooks (O'Reilly)
- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: O'Reilly Media (November 30, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0596100310
- ISBN-13: 978-0596100315
- Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.3 x 9.1 inches
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Advances in computer video and moviemaking software has mad it very easy to make a bad movie. Software like iMovie, Avid Free and others allow easy input of video camera footage into a program which can edit both video and sound clips, overlay clips, and add transitions, titles, sound effects, graphics, credits and more.
All of this technology however does not guarantee a watchable or quality product. There still is no substitute for compelling narrative writing, acting, dialogue, purposeful editing, and soundtrack selections.
Nevertheless, there are plenty of amateur directors and producers who want to create their own films for personal, family, or group enjoyment. This is where a book like "Digital Video Production Cookbook" fills a need. This is a volume of about one hundred professional- level techniques to help independent and amateur filmmakers improve their movie's quality. Almost anyone with basic competence using a digital video camera and video editing software can use these techniques to improve their movie products.
The author is a writer, producer and director of award- winning independent films, as well as a contributor to computer arts publications. This is a book for beginning or novice filmmakers on low or no- cost, easy to implement, production techniques to enhance your personal creations. These are techniques about lighting effects, camera illusions, visual effects, night shooting, make- up effects, weather and sound effects, and more, all designed to enhance the visual and dramatic impact of your shots. Most of these techniques are used to help you tell your story.
The difference between ordinary and compelling video is often lighting, camera motion, or an unusual effect.
Indie filmmaker Chris Kenworthy has compiled 100 great professional tips.
The techniques are grouped into sections. Each technique is described in one or two pages, with text and six or seven photos illustrating how to set up the effect.
Although the format does not permit going into much detail,
the techniques are well presented and easy to understand.
Some are pretty straightforward, such as using a light card
to decrease shadows on faces, selective focus, and framing
a subject dramatically. Others are ways to simulate a complex
shot with basic equipment, such as various kinds of night-for-
day shooting and faking rain, snow, and desert sun. There
are several hints on using camera motion to make scenes
more interesting.
The section on make-up describes how to make your actors appear sick, injured, or dead.
Many of the effects are techniques for use on a set, but
there are some computer editing tricks: passing through walls
and keyholes, using a bluescreen to simulate a moving
background for a parked car, and making ‘picture-in-picture
video’ appear to be showing on a television or computer monitor.
This book is aimed primarily at videographers who want to create
dramatic productions, music videos, and commercials,
where striking shots help hold viewer interest.
All of us, however, can improve our videos by following the techniques on proper lighting and camera movement.