Photo Fusion E-Book

Jennifer Bebb

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 300

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2011

Beschreibung

A full-color reference-and-DVD package covers shooting andediting a successful multimedia project With the introduction of dSLRs with high definition videofunctionality, a new world of multimedia capture has been opened todigital photographers. This book shows you how to embrace theexciting new option of photo fusion, by incorporating digital videocontent with your photography. The author duo guides you through creating seamless multimediapresentations that maximize both still-frame and video photographyfunctions on your dSLR. From the setting up and shooting, todownloading, editing and presenting a multimedia project, this bookclearly explains how to move beyond stills into the exciting worldof multimedia creation. * Encourages you to embrace the exciting possibilities of photofusion in the field of wedding photography * Explains how to incorporate digital video content withphotography * Walks you through all of the necessary steps for shooting andediting a memorable multimedia creation * Details every aspect involved in setting up, shooting,downloading, editing, and presenting a multimedia project * Features more than 200 color images and an indispensible DVD ofinspiring examples Packed with more than 200 stunning images and featuring a45-minute DVD, Photo Fusion presents you with inspirationand instruction so you can create your own multimedia projects. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials arenot included as part of eBook file.

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Photo Fusion

Jennifer Bebb

Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Photo Fusion

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About the Author

Jennifer Bebb is a fun loving, life living, hate-getting-up-early, dream weaving, wife, mom, friend, daughter, sister, writer, photographer, storyteller and business person, Jennifer has certainly taken the idea that she can have it all to heart.

Together with her husband, Steve, she was thrust into the international spotlight in 2007 when American Photo named them as two of the top Wedding Photographers in the World. Traveling the globe together, the Bebbs work tirelessly to educate within their industry while keeping focussed on their most important roles as spouses and parent.

Based in Vancouver, Canada, the Bebbs quickly grasped the impact that Fusion would have on wedding photographers and spear headed a revolution in storytelling. Spurred on by their own wedding experience, and the raising of their children the Bebbs are quietly Fusion-ing their way into their clients’ hearts.

Credits

Acquisitions EditorCourtney Allen

Project EditorCarol Person

Technical EditorLonzell Watson

Copy EditorCarol Person

Editorial DirectorRobyn Siesky

Business ManagerAmy Knies

Senior Marketing ManagerSandy Smith

Vice President and Executive Group PublisherRichard Swadley

Vice President and Executive PublisherBarry Pruett

Media Development Project ManagerLaura Moss

Book DesignerErik Powers

Media Development Assistant Project ManagerJenny Swisher

Media Development Associate ProducerDoug Kuhn

Acknowledgments

I've often read this section in other publications and wondered at how many people an author will thank. Having never written a book before, I had no idea how many people were involved, how much collaboration there was with the team, or how all consuming this process can be. So, I humbly offer my own acknowledgments for those who helped make Photo Fusion a reality.

I must first thank Barry Pruitt who rocked my world with an e-mail asking me if I would be interested in writing a book. Thinking at first it was a joke, Barry quickly assured me that this was, in fact, a reality, and I am humbled that he reached out to me.

To Courtney Allen and Carol Person whose unflagging encouragement, gentle critiques, and shared sense of humor helped me keep moving forward. Our e-mail exchanges make me smile, even with deadlines looming. Though our relationship started as business, I believe we have become friends through this process and I only wish we could get together in person. Words don’t adequately express how much I appreciate the two of them and I hope to work with both of them again soon.

To Lonzell, my technical editor, thank you for helping me clarify the technical aspects of this book and for reminding me that we must always be open to learn something new, no matter how long we have been doing something.

To Erik who made the book truly beautiful, thank you for your appreciation of our art and for making Photo Fusion a truly extraordinary extension.

To my extended family, friends, colleagues, and clients: Thank you for sharing me with this project, for supporting me as I fulfilled this lifelong dream, and for understanding when I had to focus on this task. You are truly an amazing group of people and I am humbled to have you all in my life. Mom and Dad, you watched me grow up writing and though you may have wondered if it would ever get me anywhere ... here we are! Thank you for your support even when you thought I was crazy for the choices I was making. And Jackie and Trevor – the world’s best in-laws, you gave me your son and with that a lifetime of support and love. Thank you.

To my besties, you all know who you are, scattered throughout the world, thank you for always telling me the truth, for sharing bottles of wine and laughter, and for reminding me how important girl time is. I love you all.

A special thanks to our clients Alicia and Alex and Lindsey and JP for letting us use them as guinea pigs when we first started Fusion. And to Stef and Jim for reminding us why what we do is so very important.

Thank you, to all the people in the wedding photography, videography and Fusion-ography industry, for answering my questions, clarifying my research, and letting me put many of your products through their paces. I can’t thank you enough for your patience as I worked my way through this new landscape, both in writing this book, and in producing the first Fusion DVD in 2008. Many of you thought we were crazy for going down this road, and for a time I thought so too, but Fusion is a reality and I’m thankful for that. I learned some very hard lessons along the way, but we never strayed from our convictions that Fusion made sense. Thank you for helping me stay the course

The men in my life – my husband Steve and my sons Logan and Ethan – without the three of you my life would simply not make sense. Steve, my husband of over a decade, you are my constant support, encouraging me to reach beyond anything I ever dreamed for myself. Thank you for letting me take this on, for letting me write these words, and for collaborating with me in our life, family, and business. Until you are part of what I am doing, it isn’t truly a reality, and the “why” of my life is so clear with you in it. I know that you consider this book mine, but it is as much you as it is me, and I couldn’t ask for anyone better to share it with.

To Logan and Ethan, the heart and soul of my life, I could not imagine a world where I was not your mother, and I am grateful every day that you are my children. Without the two of you, the sun would not shine as brightly, the birds would not sing as sweetly, and my dreams would not hold as much meaning. My greatest hope is that in following my own dreams, I have encouraged both of you to follow your dreams and to live your life’s passion with humility, grace, and integrity. Thank you for sharing me with this project, for encouraging me with cheers every time a chapter was finished, and for letting me love you both.

A special thanks to our clients Alicia and Alex and Lindsey and JP for letting us use them as guinea pigs when we first started Fusion. And to Stef and Jim for reminding us why what we do is so very important.

Thank you, to all the people in the wedding photography, videography and Fusion-ography industry, for answering my questions, clarifying my research, and letting me put many of your products through their paces. I can’t thank you enough for your patience as I worked my way through this new landscape, both in writing this book, and in producing the first Fusion DVD in 2008. Many of you thought we were crazy for going down this road, and for a time I thought so too, but Fusion is a reality and I’m thankful for that. I learned some very hard lessons along the way, but we never strayed from our convictions that Fusion made sense. Thank you for helping me stay the course

The men in my life – my husband Steve and my sons Logan and Ethan – without the three of you my life would simply not make sense. Steve, my husband of over a decade, you are my constant support, encouraging me to reach beyond anything I ever dreamed for myself. Thank you for letting me take this on, for letting me write these words, and for collaborating with me in our life, family, and business. Until you are part of what I am doing, it isn’t truly a reality, and the “why” of my life is so clear with you in it. I know that you consider this book mine, but it is as much you as it is me, and I couldn’t ask for anyone better to share it with.

To Logan and Ethan, the heart and soul of my life, I could not imagine a world where I was not your mother, and I am grateful every day that you are my children. Without the two of you, the sun would not shine as brightly, the birds would not sing as sweetly, and my dreams would not hold as much meaning. My greatest hope is that in following my own dreams, I have encouraged both of you to follow your dreams and to live your life’s passion with humility, grace, and integrity. Thank you for sharing me with this project, for encouraging me with cheers every time a chapter was finished, and for letting me love you both.

To my boys, without whom life

Table of Content

Introduction

Fusion: What is it Exactly?Why Fusion?Selling FusionAbout this Book

Part 1 Different Types of Fusion

Chapter 1 Stills + AudioThe Value of Audio CoverageStill PhotographyBlending Audio and StillsChapter 2 Stills + Audio + VideoAdding Video to Stills + AudioJust the Basics: Vows and SpeechesGetting More Advanced: Vows, Speeches, and More

Part 2 The Equipment You Need

Chapter 3 The CamerasCanon 5K MKIICanon 7D and 1D MKIVNikon D3SNikon D300sNon-HDSLR (Camcorder) OptionsChapter 4 Sound RecordingBoom MicrophonesLavaliere (Lapel) MicrophonesOther Audio Systems and Redundant Back UpsChapter 5 Hardware and SoftwareHardwareSoftwareChapter 6 LightNatural and Available LightSunlightRoom LightSupplemental Light for VideoChapter 7 Equipment You Might NeedTripods and MonopodsLenses, Filters, and Follow FocusBits and Pieces That Come in Handy

Part 3 Making Fusion

Chapter 8 Wedding Day Set UpChecking Your EquipmentMaking a PlanHow to Set Up for the Ceremony and ReceptionAdvancedWhen You Need More Than a Non-HDSLRTroubleshootingChapter 9 Filming a Wedding DayWhen and Where to FilmThe Basics: Vows and SpeechesAdvanced: Adding More CoverageTripod, Monopod, or Stabilizer: Where and When to UseTeam vs. Single Photographer CoverageChapter 10 Fusion and Other PhotographyFamilies and ChildrenEngagement SessionsInterview Tips and TricksSelling Engagement Fusion

Part 4 Editing Fusion

Chapter 11 From Camera to ComputerDownloading and StorageDownloading Tape and Non-HDSLR CamerasGetting the Audio Files into Workable FormatChapter 12 iMovie 09Getting StartedImporting FootageUsing the iLive Applications TogetherWorking with Native Video FilesPlacing Stills and Video into the TimelineTrimming VideoAdding Audio (Vows and Speeches)Choosing MusicExporting to DVDChapter 13 ProShow ProducerGetting StartedPlacing Stills and Video into the TimelineAdding Audio (Vows and Speeches)Choosing MusicExporting to Devices and Web SitesExporting for DVD

Part 5 Sharing Fusion

Chapter 14 Fusion OnlineWhere to Upload FusionBuilding a Custom Site to Host FusionEmbedding Fusion “Shorts” in Your Blog or Web SiteChapter 15 Fusion to OrderSelling FusionPricing FusionFusion Products

Appendix A Checklist of Equipment

Appendix B About the DVD

EULA

Index

Introduction

Wedding photography is a fast growing industry where the barrier to entry often seems no greater than a decent camera and a Web site. So often we hear seasoned veterans of the film age, and newer photographers alike, complaining about the rash of competition in their area, and the standardization that has come to wedding photography. So, the need to set yourself apart as a wedding photographer has never been greater.