The ability to shoot quality video with a digital SLR camera has become a necessity for working photographers. And every new dSLR camera model being produced by the top manufacturers has video capabilities. This book will show experienced photographers how to use their dSLR camera to take quality video. Many photographers are intimidated by shooting video as it requires knowledge beyond their current skill set. "Photocine: Digital Filmmaking with dSLRs" covers every aspect of filmmaking with a dSLR, from coming up with the story concept, to how to block and film a scene, how to edit the footage, as well as tips and tricking from working Hollywood cinematographers.

Table of Contents

1. Welcome to the New Age of Photography, Welcome to Motion. 2. How do We Apply Big Budget Filmmaking to Shooting Video With Our SLRs. 3. How do Movies Tell Stories: An Introduction to the Three Act Story. 4. Putting a Story on Paper: The Treatment vs the Script. 5. What Kind of Motion Shoot Will You Be Asked to Do and How Do You Shoot It. 6. What do the Cameras Currently on the Market Offer for Motion. 7. What Kind of Accessories are Available for Giving your Micro Film Production that Hollywood Look. 8. Lighting for the Still Motion Camera. 9. Sound for the Still Motion Camera. 10. Directing Talent. 11. Editing your Footage. 12. Presenting your Masterpiece. 13. Tips from Hollywood. 14. Resources.