Producing 24pP Video demystifies the emerging standards of film and video production and discusses the 24p video film format to help novice and experienced filmmakers alike learn how to better use the newly available DV cameras. Since the 24p frame rate closely approximates the look and feel of film, it is the speed of choice whenever a "cinematic" look is desired. 24p video also offers certain compression options that are advantageous to web and wireless delivery. This full-color book discusses the special techniques required by 24p productions - all the way through the production, from preproduction planning through post and output. Each chapter includes techniques, examples, tips, and case studies. The field techniques section features real-world setups presented as demonstrations or as tutorials. Case studies present profiles of people producing 24p projects, and the DVD includes step-by-step instructions that illustrate how to work with 24p material in NLE, compositor, DVD authoring, and audio applications.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has earned a reputation as one of the first choices for photographers who want an advanced camera they can carry around with them to capture great images without the complication and weight of a DSLR or other large camera. With features such as a very fast lens with an aperture of f/1.4, excellent image quality, and a solid array of burst-shooting capabilities, this compact camera has attracted an enthusiastic following in the photography community. However, the camera does not come with a detailed printed manual for reference, making it difficult for users to find answers to questions about the use of the camera's many controls, menus, and features. With the release of this guide book to the LX7, White Knight Press has provided users with a comprehensive guide to all operations of this sophisticated camera. Using a patient, tutorial-like approach, the book provides guidance to beginning and intermediate photographers not only about how to accomplish things with the LX7, but when and why to use the camera's many controls, menus options, and other features. The book does not assume specialized knowledge by the reader as it explains topics such as autofocus, manual focus, depth of field, aperture priority, shutter priority, exposure compensation, white balance, and ISO sensitivity. The book also provides details about the camera's numerous menu options for playback, setup, and customizing the operation of the various buttons and other controls. The book contains more than 400 photographs, almost all in full color, which illustrate the LX7's controls, shooting screens, and menus. The photographs also provide examples of the various types of photographs that can be taken using the many creative settings of the camera, including the Creative Control settings, which let the photographer alter the color processing and other aspects of images; the Scene shooting mode, with settings that are optimized for various subjects, including landscapes, portraits, and action shots; the Photo Style menu option, which provides the ability to customize the appearance of images; and the camera's strong array of features for continuous shooting and shooting in dim lighting. In addition, the book goes beyond the bounds of everyday photography, and provides introductions to more advanced topics such as infrared photography, street photography, astrophotography, and macro photography. The book also includes a full discussion of the video recording abilities of the LX7, which can shoot high-definition (HD) video with stereo sound, and which offers manual control of exposure and focus during movie recording. In three appendices, the book provides information about accessories available for the camera, including cases, external flash units, and filter adapters, and includes a list of web sites and other resources for further information. Also, the book includes a detailed appendix with helpful "quick tips" that give particular insights into how to take advantage of the camera's features in the most efficient ways possible.

Photographer's Guide to the Panasonic Lumix LX5: Getting the Most from Panasonic's Advanced Digital Camera is the third book in a series by Alexander S. White. His previous guides to the Leica D-Lux 4 and Panasonic Lumix LX3 were extremely well received by enthusiasts searching for comprehensive books that explain the features and operation of some of the most sophisticated compact digital cameras being sold today. The current book is a detailed resource, illustrated by more than 150 color photographs, that covers all operations, menus, and controls of the Panasonic Lumix LX5, the newest in a line of highly sophisticated, yet very portable cameras that are equipped with full manual controls as well as advanced digital technology. The book provides detailed guidance to beginning, intermediate, and more experienced photographers in plain English. The photographs illustrate the camera's menus and controls, and provide examples of many of the camera's shooting modes and special effects. For those who find the documentation provided by the camera's manufacturer to be hard to read and difficult to understand, this book fills an information gap and serves as a single source of information to let the photographer derive the maximum benefit from his or her Panasonic Lumix LX5 camera.

Photographer's Guide to the Panasonic Lumix LX3: Getting the Most from Panasonic's Versatile Digital Camera is a follow-up to the author's well-received guide to a very similar camera, the Leica D-Lux 4. This new guidebook covers all features and operations of the LX3, one of the most highly esteemed compact digital cameras of recent years. In 232 pages, with numerous color photographs and illustrations, the book explains in plain language how to achieve the best possible results taking pictures with the automatic or manual controls of the LX3. Although much of the information in this book is similar to that in the earlier book about the Leica D-Lux 4 camera, this new volume is updated to include several new features that were added to both cameras when their internal firmware (operating system) was upgraded to version 2.0. These new features include white balance bracketing, 1:1 aspect ratio, lens resume, and several others. Therefore, the book will be useful to users of the latest versions of both the Panasonic Lumix LX3 and the Leica D-Lux 4.

Diplomarbeit aus dem Jahr 2007 im Fachbereich Medien / Kommunikation - Medienokonomie, -management, Note: 1,3, Fachhochschule Koln (Medientechnik, Medien- und Phototechnik), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Inhaltsangabe: Einleitung: Wahrend sich die Ausstrahlung von HDTV bei den meisten Sendern noch in der Testphase befindet, hat sich die Herstellung von HD-Sendungen hingegen schon weitreichender etabliert. Insbesondere Dokumentationen und Sportereignisse, aber auch Serien und TV-Spielfilme werden zunehmend in HD produziert. Dies liegt zum grossen Teil daran, dass eine internationale Verwertung von Produktionen fast nur noch in HD-Auflosung moglich ist. Lander wie Japan, USA, China, Brasilien und Australien sind fortgeschrittener in der Distribution von hochauflosenden Inhalten, weshalb diese kaum noch Produktionen in Standardauflosung ankaufen. Abgesehen davon wollen hiesige Sender und Produktionsfirmen HD-Archive aufbauen, aus denen sie sich fur kommende Ausstrahlungen bedienen konnen. Des Weiteren ist die Bildqualitat eines hochauflosenden Videosignals, das auf SD konvertiert wurde, hochwertiger als die einer Aufnahme in niedrigerer Auflosung. Neben der Migration nach HD geht die Tendenz bei Herstellern, Rundfunkanstalten und Produktionsfirmen mehr und mehr zur IT-gestutzten, bandlosen Videoaufzeichnung und Weiterverarbeitung. So gibt es im Consumer-Bereich von allen namhaften Herstellern HD-Camcorder, die mit bandloser Aufnahme arbeiten. Entweder wird hier auf interne Festplatten, SD-Speicherkarten oder auf DVD aufgezeichnet. Im professionellen Broadcast-Bereich mussen grossere Datenmengen in moglichst geringer Kompression aufgenommen werden. Fur diesen Bereich stehen andere Speichermedien zur Verfugung. Bekannt sind - neben der Ausspielung auf externe Festplatten - das P2-System von Panasonic und die so genannte Professional Disk des Sony XDCAM HD Systems. Als Vorteile einer bandlosen digitalen Produktion gelten die schnellere, effizientere Produktion und den Zugr