Most home camcorders are now digital, and it's easy to transfer footage to your PC for editing by using a Firewire cable or other device. When researching a camcorder or video editing program to buy, go to Amazon.com and do a search for the product. Their customer reviews are priceless. (I know of an editing program that was released in 2006 to much fanfare, but it turned out to be a disaster. Subsequent versions have been fixed.) When considering a new software program for video editing, make sure your computer meets or exceeds the System Requirements.
Recommended Links:Videohelp.com - A great resource for video and editing software and advice.
Videoguys.com - A great site for building a video editing computer.
AlanGordon.com - Professional film and video production equipment.
July 2006 marked the 20-year anniversary of the publication of the first MUSIC VIDEO 101, and I'd like to thank all of my customers for making it a worldwide success! The original price was $25. In 1993, I published a new version for $10. In 2001, I began e-book sales for $5... and now, it's FREE! Make the most of your video posting experience on YouTube. Click HERE to open and save a copy of MUSIC VIDEO 101. Adobe Reader 5.0 or later required.
Incidentally, January 2006 marked the 5-year anniversary of e-Book sales for Music Video 101. It was also the 20-year anniversary of my first computer purchase - an Atari 520ST - for the purpose of writing and desktop publishing the original version.The Music Video 101 e-Book includes all text,
graphics and photos from the 1993 paperback booklet. The paperback version is no longer available.
Here's what they've had to say about Music Video 101:
"MUSIC VIDEO 101 is the best how-to manual that anyone making videos can use."
Anne Leighton, Managing Editor
Hit Parader magazine, June 1994 issue
Video View Column, Page 114
"A how-to manual for beginners and anyone looking to produce a demo-quality video, Music Video 101 is basic but thorough, and as user-friendly as any aspiring videomaker could want."
Lorena Alexander, Executive Editor
Guitar magazine, February 1995 issue
Street Noise Column, Page 12
"Aspiring video makers seeking a production primer may want to explore 'Music Video 101- Home Camcorder Production'..."
Deborah Russell, Music Video Editor
Billboard magazine, April 30, 1994 issue
The Eye Column, Page 50
Music Video 101 was featured in the New Products/Updates section of the November 1994 issue of Video Toaster User computer magazine. It was listed in the November 1994 issue of the Vertical File Index (H.W. Wilson Company, Bronx NY) which goes out to libraries nationwide.
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Music Video 101 was originally published in 1986. It was
written about in USA Today (Today's Tip-Off, Life
section, 10/2/86), and Billboard magazine (9/13/86). And condensed
excerpts appeared in the May/June 1988 issue of Videomaker magazine.
Now, those who have access to a home video camcorder can create their own music TV entertainment! Music Video 101 shows how to create demo music videos for musical groups, without editing. Or have fun with friends and a favorite song. It's ideal for students who wish to pursue professional film/TV production as a career. The e-Book includes equipment photos from Sony, Panasonic, JVC and NewTek (Video Toaster).
In 1988, Bad Medicine by Bon Jovi was shot with home camcorders. The camcorders were distributed at a concert and the fans shot the music video! The video footage was transferred to broadcast videotape and edited with broadcast equipment. Professional musicians can learn how to do the same with Music Video 101.
Dwelle is a former music video Class Projects instructor for the Music Business Institute in Atlanta GA (1984-85). He graduated from MBI in April 1981. (MBI was purchased by The Art Institutes.)
MUSIC VIDEO 101 includes:
CHAPTER 1: THE LEAST EXPENSIVE METHOD - The Difference Between Film And Video; Major Music Video Costs; Home Camcorder Connection; The 7 Requirements For The Least Expensive Method; Camcorder Audio Input; Rental Options; Earphone Jack; Pickup Tubes; Fade Options; Credits; Auto/Manual Focus Control; Zoom; Iris Control; Care Of Tape Stock; Hand-Held And Tripod Camcorder Operation; Static Shot; Camera Moves; Pan And Tilt; Practice Tips; Shaky Cam; Lighting; Auto/Manual White Balance; Shoot Location Options; Instrument/Lip Sync Practice Tips For Performers; Clothing; Master Audio; Audio Playback; Special Audio Cables; Two Options For Shooting The Least Expensive Music Video Without Editing; Producer And Director Defined.
CHAPTER 2: PRE-PRODUCTION PLANNING FOR SHOOTING AND EDITING - How To Find An Editing Facility; The Easiest Approach; Editing Visuals In Sync With Vocals And Music; "Source Footage" And "Take" Defined; Reference Audio; Audio For Scenes Before And/Or After The Song; Stereo Master Audio; Countdown; Reference Audio Playback; Audio Playback Operator; Production Assistants; Extras; More Shoot Locations; Extra Lighting; Camera Mounts; Snap Zoom; Lens Filters; Phrases A Director Uses During A Shoot; Continuity; Renting An Industrial Camcorder; Cable TV Public Access Option; Equipment Photos; Diagram For Taping A Choir Performance.
CHAPTER 3: SCRIPTWRITING AND STORYBOARDS - Beat Sheet Storyboard; Blank Beat Sheet Form; Shot Descriptions; Scene Descriptions; Camera Angles; Cut; Fade; Headroom; Take; Cutaway Shots; Overhead Maps For Shooting; Planning Shots; Beat Sheet Example; Take Sheet; Slate; After The Shoot; Checklist For The Shoot; Blank Take Sheet Form.
CHAPTER 4: BASIC EDITING - Video-Only Insert Edits; Cuts-Only Editing; Frames Per Second (FPS); Control Track; Crystal Black; Slate; Credits; Elements Appearing On The Master Videotape; Audio-Only Insert Edit; Safety Master; Video-Only Insert Edit; In Point; Preroll; Editing With The Cuts- Only System; Equipment Photos; Pausing A VCR; Freeze-Frame; Editing Random Shots Without Syncing Visuals To Vocals And Music; Editing In Sync With Vocals And Music; Digital Displays On The Edit Controller; Programming The In Points and Out Points; Preview; VCR Slipping; Editing Off The Downbeat; Making The First Edit In Sync With Vocals And Music; Fading From Black; Time Estimates; Editing Checklist; Computer Special Effects; The Least Expensive Broadcast Editing Options; "Ballpark" Cost Estimates; Tape Stock; Dissolve; A/B Roll; Mix; Time Code; Recommended Reading.
Timothy's credits include:
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Camera Operator (1 of 2) and Associate Producer for Storm
Inside My Head
by Fortnox, Epic Records. For Group 7 Productions, Atlanta
MTV Light rotation, January 1983
Other credits include: Camera Operator for NBC Sports, Behind The Scenes at the 1996 Summer Olympics, July 18 - August 5; Camera Operator for the NFL's Super Bowl Channel on the SportSouth cable network, January 26-30, 1994, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta; Camera Operator (1 of 5) for La Toya Jackson's Step Up Workout home video (April 1993, for WATL Fox 36 Atlanta); occasional freelance Camera Operator for WCW - World Championship Wrestling on WTBS, Atlanta (1991-93, 1996); and Audio Mixer for a TV commercial shoot with Aerosmith (April 1988, for Video Tape Associates, Atlanta).
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