BACKGROUND

Mastering the mechanics (and, art) of making videos will bring a lot of satisfaction and enjoyment into your life. However, be aware that a lot of time and skill will be required to produce a video you can be proud of. In recognition of this effort and steep learning curve, newbies should start out by making a short video (less than 15 min.) of some very special event or occasion. This way, when the video is composed, tweaked, polished and rendered (finished!), the project will be especially meaningful and the time spent well worth it.

TOPICS

1. Hardware

• Camcorders

What to buy

Accessories

How to use

• Digital Still Cameras

What to buy

Accessories

How to use

• Computers

Desktops

Laptops

Age, Condition, and Configuration

Additional Hardware

• Projectors

• CD/DVD's

• CD/DVD Burners

• DVD Players

• A/V Connections and Cables

• Televisions

• Other Hardware

2. Video Clips and Software

• Capturing

• Editing

• Special Effects

• Utilities

• Converting VHS Tape

• Converting Movie film

• Forums

3. Audio Clips and Software

4. Photos and Software

• Capturing

• Editing

• Panoramas

• Special Effects

• Utilities

• Forums

5. Making Videos and Movies

6. Web Hosting (see main article)

7. Networking in the Home

8. References

• Books

Microsoft Windows Movie Maker Handbook, Birney, 2000

Desktop DVD Authoring, Dixon, 2003

Producing Great Sound for Digital Video, 2nd Ed., Rose, 2003

Compression for Great Digital Video, Waggoner, 2002

Windows Media 9 Series by Example, Johnson 2003

Making a Movie with Windows XP, Ozer, 2005

• Print Magazines

Video Maker

Camcorder & Computer Video

• Web Sites and Magazines

Carl Farley's multimedia web page

Rodger Marion's web page

Steve Kennedy's HAL-PC Multimedia/MIDI SIG

Jim Thompson's "Making Movies" blog (Hou Chron)

DigitalVideo.com

InternetVideomag.com

Google search for "video magazine"

Google search for "computer video magazine"

HAL-PC Clear Lake General Computer SIG

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