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With the shift from film to digital, today's filmmakers are empowered by an arsenal of powerful, creative options with which to tell their story, but often accompanying those options is a lack of clarity of how best to employ them. This book breaks down and demystifies those tools and workflows so you not only understand how to use each and when, but also why, and how these decisions can empower your storytelling.
Using non-technical jargon, authors Scott Arundale and Tashi Trieu guide you through everything you need to know before you start shooting. Starting with a look at the latest digital cameras, the authors move onto cover:
* Preproduction- what camera is best for telling your story and why, budgeting
* Production- on-set data management, dailies, green screen, digital cinematography
* Postproduction- RAW vs. compressed footage, editing, visual effects, color correction, and distribution
The book features cutting-edge discussion about the role of the digital imaging technician (DIT), how you can best use the Cloud, motion graphics, sound design, and much more. Case studies show you these solutions being applied in real-world situations.
List of contents
Part 1: Retrospective on Traditional Filmmaking
Part 2: The Digital Film Frontier
Part 3: Best Practices for Production
Part 4: Editing and Post Production
Part 5: Visual Effects and Titles
Part 6: Sound Design and Final Mastering
Part 7: Restoration and Archiving
Part 8: Budgeting and Scheduling for Post
Part 9: Case Studies
Part X: Glossary, Additional Charts
About the author
Scott Arundale is an Assistant Professor at Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts with over twenty years' experience as editor and producer of filmed entertainment in Hollywood. He is both an Apple Certified Trainer in Final Cut Pro and Avid Certified Trainer for Media Composer. Scott is an associate member of the American Cinema Editors (ACE), University of Film and Video Association (UFVA), and the Digital Cinema Society (DCS).
Tashi Trieu attended Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, and received a BFA in Film Production, with an emphasis in cinematography and digital post-production. Tashi works as a freelance digital intermediate colorist and Smoke/Flame artist and has served as a digital workflow consultant on commercials and feature films.
Summary
With the shift from film to digital, today’s filmmakers are empowered by an arsenal of powerful, creative options with which to tell their story. Modern Post examines and demystifies these tools and workflows and demonstrates how these decisions can empower your storytelling.
Using non-technical language, authors Scott Arundale and Tashi Trieu guide you through everything you should consider before you start shooting. They begin with a look to past methodologies starting with traditional film techniques and how they impact current trends. Next they offer a look at the latest generation of digital camera and capture systems. The authors move on to cover:
* Preproduction- what camera is best for telling your story and why, budgeting for post
* Production- on-set data management, dailies, green screen, digital cinematography
* Postproduction- RAW vs. compressed footage, editing, visual effects, color correction, sound and deliverables including DCP creation
The book features cutting-edge discussion about the role of the digital imaging technician (DIT), how you can best use the Cloud, motion graphics, sound design, and much more. Case studies show you these solutions being applied in real-world situations, and the companion website features videos of techniques discussed in the book, as well as timely updates about technological changes in the landscape. www.focalpress.com/cw/arundale
