Desktop Digital Video

A guide to using a computer and camcorder to edit and create videos and special effects. It introduces the essentials of video engineering, examines the hardware involved, then explores the variety of different software applications and how to utilise them practically.

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A guide to using a computer and camcorder to edit and create videos and special effects. It is designed for people who have a good understanding of personal computers and who want to learn how video (and digital video) fit into the bigger picture. The book introduces you to the essentials of video engineering, and to the intricacies and intimacies of digital technology. It examines the hardware involved, then explores the variety of different software applications and how to utilise them practically.