How
to Do Everything with Online Video
Reviewed by Dr. Eric Flescher
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Authors: Andrew Shalat
website:
www.osborn.com
McGraw-
Hill: Osborne
http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?cat=112&isbn=0071496432
Released: November 19, 2007
Pages: 270
$25 USD $15 CND
ISBN 10: 0071496432
ISBN13: 978-0-07-149643-8
Strengths: Nice index and the glossary is well done. Online
downloads and more can be gleaned and used from the book’s website area.
Inside the front cover shows 25 online video operations to perform in the
book. Screenshots are readable and of ample size for understanding the
visuals and tutorials.
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Weaknesses: Black and white screenshots, photos etc are of
ample size. There are a few in-depth notes pertaining to different sections
but I would have liked to have seen more. If you need more in-depth
information to the editor of your choice etc. , you might want to explore
about book after using this one.
Novice/Intermediate
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Introduction
Starting, producing and posted online video is all the
rage since the online Youtube made the process easier. While this online
application has made the process easier, many still have questions about
various parts of the process. The book “How to Do Everything with Online Video”
answers many of these questions and more.
The author has written for Macworld, other magazines
and has a weekly podcast and radio show. he has brought his experience and
background for the writing of an easy to read but in-depth guide to online
video. The white on black screenshots are integrated within the instruction.
All of them are large enough to read and decipher what you need to know.
The introduction starts off the book and there are 12
solidly written chapters within the 256 pages. This chapters demonstrated how
to create professionally quality looking videos, editing and preparing then for
posted and sharing the videos. Shooting and editing tips , found in Chapter 1
and 2 get your started with hardware, software and assist with tips, techniques
and working with video in several ways. You also learn how to embed and upload
videos.
What I found new was learning about launching and
using Vodcasts (Chapter 3 at pages 112-121) these can be listed in iTunes and
can be downloaded to a video enabled iPod(/MP3 player which in essence combines
online/ off-line video creation. “Googling” your tags with Google and discover
markets, are found in Chapter 4 (pages 128- 132). This is well down and includes
nice illustrations.
Nice techniques and tips also follow. In Chapter 6 and
7, “Tell a Story” is well done and includes best ways to tell a story,
storyboarding and more. In Chapter 8 learning how to be a director of films and
techniques are here and includes a “short but sweet” synopsis for using videos
with the “rules of thirds” (which is normally reserved for use of photography).
Chapter 9 and 10 focuses on movie and power editing
and the communication through websites, blogs, podcasts are covered. Tutorials
and information for popular PC (including Adobe Premier Pro) as well as Mac
editing software are also provided. These are covered in a very nice, concise
and well done introductory fashion. It is up to you whether you may want to
find another book related to the software editor (in this book) of your choice,
to utilize and find a more in-depth series of tutorials (if you need more
assistance).
What is nice is that this author has also included
chapters which include ample information about Final Cut Express HD. I was
impressed that the author included information about the new iMovie 08 which
does a great introduction.
Finally,
Chapter 12 includes some nice rules to remember, web resources, listing of
sharing sites as well as more software options. There is no glossary related
to terms but the index is well done.
Conclusion
This is a good book for starting your online video
learning especially for novice video makers or even intermediates (especially
those Mac users who want to learn about Final Cut, iMovie 8). Very solidly
written and informative there is much in this book to begin your video
adventures.
The author does a nice job of highlighting different
PC and Mac editors and even includes the latest iMovie 08. If you don’t want to
use the Adobe editor you might have to search for another one. The author also
breaks up the tutorials into little numbered sections instead of long winded
sets of information. These are integrated with illustrations and screenshots
which makes for easy reading and browsing. The price is right, the book covers
a range of topics and information. Get started with your Online endeavors. It
might not help you with everything you need to know about online videos, but it
is a great way to get started and progress for the foreseeable future.