Shooting Action Sports
Encyclopedia
Shooting Action Sports is a full-color illustrated how-to
book published in January, 2008 by Focal Press
, an imprint of Elsevier
Publishing, NY, NY
. Written by former pro-athlete and American filmmaker Todd Grossman. Shooting Action Sports: The Ultimate Guide to Extreme Filmmaking, is a soup to nuts
bible for all levels of filmmakers. This book features tips and tricks from a wide range of shoots around the globe; from Vans skateboard and snowboard events to behind-the-scenes shoots on Rob Cohen
's action blockbuster, xXx
, starring Vin Diesel
.
This full-color illustrated guide takes you through all aspects of video production, focusing on action sports. From planning and preparation to editing and postproduction, you'll get a solid understanding of the changing technology, camera techniques, and basic to more-advanced shooting principles that can be applied to almost every scenario you encounter. The countless examples of camera tricks and techniques used at major events apply to any kind of shoot.
Equally as important, you're encouraged to go beyond merely recording the scene and learn how to think like a professional cameraman. Predicting and anticipating is perhaps the greatest talent a cameraman can acquire. It means keeping both eyes open and see not only what is happening around your frame, but also what is about to happen in it. Master the techniques and tools of the trade so anyone can create compelling and creative work.
Includes tips on how to:
Originally published as a 272 page, paperback book
; 7.44" x 9.69", it was released on January 11, 2008 in the electronic format for the Amazon Kindle
.
How-to
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book published in January, 2008 by Focal Press
Focal Press
Focal Press is a publisher of media technology books and it is an imprint of Elsevier. It was founded in 1938 by Andor Kraszna-Krausz, a Hungarian photographer who immigrated to England in 1937 and eventually published over 1,200 books on photography....
, an imprint of Elsevier
Elsevier
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Publishing, NY, NY
New York City
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. Written by former pro-athlete and American filmmaker Todd Grossman. Shooting Action Sports: The Ultimate Guide to Extreme Filmmaking, is a soup to nuts
Soup to nuts
"Soup to nuts" is an American English idiom conveying the meaning of "from beginning to end". It is derived from the description of a full course dinner, in which courses progress from soup to a dessert of nuts...
bible for all levels of filmmakers. This book features tips and tricks from a wide range of shoots around the globe; from Vans skateboard and snowboard events to behind-the-scenes shoots on Rob Cohen
Rob Cohen
Robert "Rob" Cohen is an American film director, producer and writer.-Early life:Cohen was born in Cornwall, New York. He was raised and spent his childhood in the Town of Newburgh and graduated from Newburgh Free Academy in 1967...
's action blockbuster, xXx
XXX
XXX may refer to:* The number 30 in Roman numerals* The year 30 AD* Games of the XXX Olympiad, the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England* Super Bowl XXX, held on January 28, 1996* A mark indicating "extra strong"* Alcoholic beverages...
, starring Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel is an American actor, writer, director and producer. He became known in the early 2000s, appearing in several successful Hollywood films, including The Fast and the Furious and xXx...
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This full-color illustrated guide takes you through all aspects of video production, focusing on action sports. From planning and preparation to editing and postproduction, you'll get a solid understanding of the changing technology, camera techniques, and basic to more-advanced shooting principles that can be applied to almost every scenario you encounter. The countless examples of camera tricks and techniques used at major events apply to any kind of shoot.
Equally as important, you're encouraged to go beyond merely recording the scene and learn how to think like a professional cameraman. Predicting and anticipating is perhaps the greatest talent a cameraman can acquire. It means keeping both eyes open and see not only what is happening around your frame, but also what is about to happen in it. Master the techniques and tools of the trade so anyone can create compelling and creative work.
Includes tips on how to:
- Choose a format
- Develop your own style
- Plan for a successful project, including funding and distribution
- Capture the shot in any environment
- Shooting tips and techniques for skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding, surfing, freestyle BMX, and more
- Written by a former pro athlete who has experience on both sides of the camera
- Loads of full-color illustrations to demonstrate techniques; includes valuable tips and techniques found nowhere else
- Valuable information on the business side: how to get distribution and what it takes to make it in the industry
Originally published as a 272 page, paperback book
Paperback
Paperback, softback or softcover describe and refer to a book by the nature of its binding. The covers of such books are usually made of paper or paperboard, and are usually held together with glue rather than stitches or staples...
; 7.44" x 9.69", it was released on January 11, 2008 in the electronic format for the Amazon Kindle
Amazon Kindle
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External links
- Focal Press http://www.focalpress.com/Book.aspx?id=2522
- Amazon: book overview http://www.amazon.com/dp/0240809564